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14 families displaced by 2022 floods in Breathitt County recently received free homes

Fourteen families who suffered through the deadly eastern Kentucky flooding in 2022 were gifted homes to call their own and a neighborhood surrounded by friends and family who have been through the same trauma.

New committee in downtown Morehead works to increase Main Street foot traffic

Downtown Morehead Inc., or DMI, has formed a new committee to enhance collaboration between businesses in the city.

A family fun and fundraising festival in Olive Hill is coming up in October

Organizers said the festival is a place where local vendors and artisans can set up and fundraise for the community.

Rowan County Veterans Museum celebrates facility updates

The Rowan County Veterans Museum showcased its grand reopening with a multi-day celebration in downtown Morehead over the weekend.

Warm fall season may be in the cards for the Commonwealth

With a dry August and warmer-than-normal temperatures heading into the fall, National Weather Service officials said increased fire hazards are possible in the Commonwealth.

September 7th shooting in Laurel County brings to light several issues in the Commonwealth

State leaders are calling for more proactive measures following the interstate shooting in Laurel County on September 7.

Law enforcement and school officials urge parents to discuss threats with students

The Kentucky Department of Education and the Kentucky State Police released a joint statement about the threats sent to schools in the state last week.

Rowan County Christmas asks for gifts and donations now for the 2024 holiday season

Although Christmas is still months away, organizers of Rowan County Christmas are already collecting gifts.

Morehead State football hopes to add another win early in the season during Family Weekend

The MSU Football Eagles are preparing for this Saturday’s bout when they take on the Kentucky Christian University Knights at home.

1st-6th graders in and around Morehead can now sign up for youth basketball

Parks and Recreation officials will be accepting players from Rowan and surrounding counties through the month of September.