Meet Jensik, the newest member of the Winchester Police Department.

Many of central and eastern Kentucky’s bluegrass favorites will come together this Saturday, November 2, at Meadowgreen Appalachian Music Park at Pickin’ for Styx, a benefit for beloved bluegrass superfan Allen “Styx” Hicks. Known throughout Kentucky and beyond for his front-row presence and concert photography and videos, Hicks has been fighting adenocarcinoma over the past year, and the folks at Meadowgreen have planned a full day of music to raise money for his medical expenses.

According to lexwrecks on Tuesday, multiple fire crews responded to the area of Athens Boonesboro Road near the Blue Grass Christian Camp on Tuesday afternoon.

BETHEL, Ky. (WKYT) - A longtime resident of Bath County has been responding to emergency calls and saving lives for almost 20 years. His work ethic proves age is only just a number. Hurschell Rawlings is believed to be the oldest working EMT in the state of Kentucky. His coworkers...

SALYERSVILLE — Magoffin County is set to host Estill County for its final home game in the 2024 high school football season on Friday, Oct. 25. The Hornets and Engineers will meet in a Class 3A, District 8 matchup. Magoffin County notched a Class 3A, District 8 win over...

DETROIT, Mich. (WWJ) -- Police say a 13-year-old Michigan boy who was last seen on Sunday was found safe in Kentucky on Monday. The boy's father, 58-year-old Christopher Allan Brown, was taken into custody after a traffic stop by the Berea Police Department, according to River Rouge police. He is currently awaiting charges from the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.

Reports show more people opting out of organ donation programs after Kentucky hospital incident

The 14th Region Volleyball Tournament semifinals took place at Powell County High School in Stanton last night. In game one the Letcher County Central Lady Cougars played an awesome game but lost in 5 sets to Wolfe County 3-2. The set scores were 19-25,26-24,15-25,25-18 and 15-4. So the LCC girls...

Professor David Porter sued his former employer, Berea College, for employment discrimination, retaliation, and breach of contract, and he sued his former colleague, Professor F. Tyler Sergent, for defamation, portrayal in a false light, and retaliation…. In describing the facts for purposes of summary judgment, we view the record...

BEREA, Ky. (WKYT) - It’s pretty common for local law enforcement agencies to help each other out when one needs assistance, but on Monday, Berea police got to help another department several hours outside their jurisdiction. River Rouge Police out of Michigan were looking for a vehicle being driven...

On Saturday, Oct. 26, Former President Michael Benson had his portrait revealed in Keen Johnson. This is a part of a series of paintings showcasing former presidents of EKU, givings students a chance to remember presidents of the past.

RICHMOND, Ky. – "The School of Opportunity" is a moniker brandished by Eastern Kentucky University highlighting the opportunities that exist on the Campus Beautiful and far beyond to prospective students. A mantra that is at the foundation of the institution providing opportunity to those who seek it. It is...

Each year, October 31 is filled with youth dressed up in costumes trick-or-treating for Halloween.  On Saturday, Oct. 26, Legacy Grove Park hosted a group of pets dressed up for the holiday spirit.  The 3rd-annual Howl-o-Ween Dog Costume Contest featured approximately 40-50 furry friends wearing various outfits.  “I thought today went very fantastic. I think […] The post Howl-o-Ween Costume Contest brings out the dogs appeared first on Winchester Sun.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Election day is less than a week away and you may notice your phone filling up with text messages urging you to donate to a political candidate or even check your voter registration status. Experts warn that many of these could be scams, trying to steal...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – On the cusp of the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament, seven Eastern Kentucky University women's soccer student-athletes combined for nine ASUN postseason awards, announced by the league office from its headquarters on Wednesday afternoon. Ella Grode and Chiara Premoli were named Second Team All-ASUN, the first postseason...

Almost 12 million in matching dollars are going to 19 education and training providers, in partnership with regional medical employers. It’s the first allocation in a targeted state effort to boost healthcare workforce numbers.

RICHMOND, Ky. – Former Eastern Kentucky University women's basketball player Antwainette Walker becomes the 13th Colonel since 2008 to sign a professional basketball contract overseas. She is set to join BK Gotizont Minsk in the Belarusian Premier League, announced by her agent on Wednesday afternoon. BK Gorizont Minsk is...

RICHMOND, Ky. – — Game promotions for the men's basketball non-conference games in November and December have been announced. EKU will play four games at the Seabury Center on the campus of Berea College while construction continues on the renovation of Baptist Health Arena. The first phase of the Baptist Health Arena renovation will be completed prior to the first Atlantic Sun Conference home game on Jan. 9 against North Florida.

This past weekend, the Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) Volleyball team defeated two conference opponents, Jacksonville University (JU) and University of North Florida (UNF). Their winning streak is now six games. The Colonels were able to sweep JU 3-0 on Friday, Oct. 25, and had to fight for a reverse sweep against UNF on Sunday, Oct. 27, eventually winning 3-2.

Last Friday was the GEO Scramble. This event has become an Eastern Kentucky University Homecoming tradition for me. It is a tribute to my friend, Tom Giacchini, who played on the EKU golf team and was the volunteer men’s and women’s golf coach for many years. For many...