Eastern Kentucky is made up of hills and “hollers,” or narrow valleys cut by streams. But the steep slopes are prone to landslides, leaving the valleys vulnerable to flash flooding.

For nearly 200 years, the Fugate family – known as the “Blue Fugates” – passed their blue skin on for generations as they ...

Does a Democrat stand a chance in Eastern Kentucky’s deep red 5th Congressional District? This Prestonsburg attorney thinks ...

P RESTONSBURG, KY (WOWK) — After devastating storms ravaged Kentucky last week, the Country Hills Veterinary Hospital is working to help everyone impacted, whether they walk on two legs or four.

Head of the East Kentucky Patriots, Roger Ford, brought Here & Now through the hills and hollers. Ford explains how residents in this region are mourning a wealthy pride from past generations. Part 4.

Pro-Trump activist Roger Ford in his hometown of Fords Branch, Kentucky. (Scott Tong/Here & Now) This story is part of our series Asking Appalachia: Coal, Trump and the politics of eastern ...

Eastern Kentucky animal hospital collecting supplies for displaced pets following tornado. ... Country Hills is partnering with Corbin Animal Clinic to collect needed items for pets.

In the hills of eastern Kentucky, near a stream called Troublesome Creek, lived a family whose story captured the attention of doctors, scientists, and curious minds across the country.

Storm systems sweeping across the Midwest have left at least 16 dead, including nine people killed after a tornado sparked a mass casualty event in southeastern Kentucky.

How Trump became eastern Kentucky’s ‘bully’ This story is part of our series Asking Appalachia: Coal, Trump and the politics of eastern Kentucky . Don’t miss part one and part two .

Home to the 144-mile U.S. 23 Country Music Highway, eastern Kentucky has produced more country music stars per capita than any other U.S. region.

HINDMAN, Ky. — Kentucky Army National Guard engineers continued road construction on county roads in Hindman and Hyden on April 1, 2025. Guard engineers continue road repairs in Eastern Kentucky ...