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Local 11-year-old not backing down in battle against cancer
When you hear local 11-year-old Kaia's story, you might take pause and think she's a real life super hero. She's been battling her arch nemesis—terminal cancer—since 2020 and she's currently …
Willis Anthony Curtis
Local arrested; allegedly engaged in sexual discussions with 13-year-old decoy
A Jeffersonville man was arrested Saturday for allegedly soliciting  a 13-year-old girl for sexual acts, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. Willis Anthony Curtis, 50, was …
Arionne Harris
Judge denies bond review in murder case, says suspect remains potential danger to public
The suspect in a fatal hit-and-run Sept. 29 pleaded not guilty Monday to charges of murder and leaving the scene of an accident/failure to render aid with death or serious physical injury during …
From left, Jerry Lansdale; his son, Shannon Lansdale; and Allen “Buck” Prewitt say they are fed up waiting for activity with the Aarons Run bridge that has been out since July of 2025. Shannon Lansdale and John Judy both have farms separated by the bridge. They travel several extra miles a day to get to their farms on the other side of the bridge.
Residents say bridge on Aarons Run has been closed too long
Shannon Lansdale says he has to travel an extra 12 miles every time he wants to access the other side of his farm. That’s because a bridge is out on Aarons Run Road. It’s been out for more …
Kendall Daugherty
Trial dates set in attempted murder case
A judge has set jury trial dates for a man charged in a 2024 attempted murder case. At a court hearing Oct. 9, Circuit Judge David Barber scheduled Kendall Daugherty 24, of Lexington, to go on …
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Obituaries
Jane Kellar Stockdale, 75
Jane Kellar Stockdale, 75, of Mt. Sterling, died Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at Mt. Sterling Health and Rehabilitation. Born Sept. 28, 1951, in Middletown, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late …
Onley Christopher Marcum, 59
Onley Christopher Marcum, 59, of Stanton, died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Lexington. Born Nov. 23, 1966, in Irvine, he was the son of the late Onley Earl and Alweena Ratliff Marcum.   He …
Christopher Nathan Lewis, 24
Christopher Nathan Lewis, 24, went to be with the Lord Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Mt. Sterling. Born Oct. 5, 2001, in Louisville, he was the son of Jonathan Lewis and Connie Adams Lewis. He …
Billy Ray Shoemaker, 86
Billy Ray Shoemaker, 86, of Jeffersonville, died Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, at his home. Born Jan. 14, 1940, in Mt. Sterling, he was the son of the late Walter Scott and Audie Mae Vice Shoemaker. …
Mary Buchanan, 79
Mary Buchanan, 79, died Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Born March 10, 1947, in the mountains of Frenchburg, she was the daughter of Waverly and Delta Buchanan. …
Opinion
Mention data centers and you're likely concerned about increasing electric bills, water consumption, noise, and whether these facilities truly benefit the communities where they're built. Those …
Well that old saying must be true, the rich really do keep getting richer because Elon Musk has now become the world’s very first trillionaire. You heard that right folks, a trillionaire, that’s …
I know there have been questions and concerns regarding Rumpke’s proposed expansion of the Montgomery County landfill. I would like to address some of those questions and appreciate this space to …
Your right to know what your public officials are saying and doing was recently gutted by the Kentucky supreme court.   Overturning a lower court decision, in a 4 to 2 ruling on …
Nolan Group Media Offers Career Opportunities Across the Region For many hardworking individuals across southeastern and south-central Kentucky, long hours, unpredictable schedules, and weekend …

Thanks to local legislators for support on HB368

Governments work for us. When we voice our concerns and our lawmakers listen, they deserve praise! We editorialized recently about our strong opposition to House Bill 368, which relates to …

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How a smarter home can help families reclaim their time
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6 Ways to Create a More Sustainable Bathroom
(Feature Impact) Conserving water, energy and resources is key to running an environmentally friendly household, and one of the best places to start is your bathroom. As one of the most frequently used rooms in the house, it's a small space that makes a big difference. Every flush, shower, twist of the tap and restock of restroom essentials is an opportunity to manage your ecological footprint.