Jacqueline Mangus, who works as a nurse in Moneta, won $1 million in the New Year’s Millionaire Raffle, the Virginia Lottery said in a Jan. 29 news release. “I was tickled to death,” she told lottery officials.

A lucky Virginia lottery player bought her ticket on Christmas Day, then won a life-changing prize on New Year’s Day, officials said. Getting the ticket wasn’t an easy feat for Tarikua Dagnachew, as most stores were closed for the holiday, the Virginia Lottery said in a Jan. 29 news release.

A former Kentucky sheriff accused of gunning down a judge last year has appeared remotely from a jail for a court hearing.

The Kenny Brooks era is off to a strong start in Big Blue Nation. But six of Kentucky's remaining nine games are against ranked opponents.

Another breezy day is set for Wednesday in the region although it will remain dry. Models suggest winds will gust 20-25 mph overnight Tuesday through the entire day Wednesday. Temperatures will remain warm with highs in the low 50s.

Jan 18, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard J'Vonne Hadley (1) drives to the basket against Virginia Cavaliers forward Anthony Robinson (21) during the second half at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Virginia 81-67. / Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

Healing Appalachia, an annual music festival that raises awareness and funding for the fight against opioid addition, has announced dates and a change of venue.

American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced that Robert Burton, currently president

Kenny Brooks is already making history not even a full season into his tenure as Kentucky women’s basketball head coach. It was announced Monday that Kentucky commit Kaelyn Carroll was named to the 2025 McDonald’s All-American Game roster.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s popularity among his constituents was rivaled by only one other governor regularly cited as a 2028 Democratic presidential prospect.

"We are excited to have Rob continue applying his strategic leadership in Kentucky and we welcome Scott, an exemplary leader, to the West Virginia team." Burton, a native of Kentucky, has more ...

A Virginia lottery player initially thought she won $1,000 — then she took a closer look, lottery officials said.