Man found dead in Lake Cumberland after apparent drowning
A Kentucky man was found dead Sunday morning after falling into Lake Cumberland, according to the Clinton County Coroner's Office.
Aug 31, 2026Open source
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Benham, Kentucky. Counties or equivalents associated with this area: Harlan. Associated ZIP codes: 40807.
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2 men drown at Lake Cumberland over the weekend
Two Kentucky men died in separate apparent drownings over the weekend at Lake Cumberland, according to local coroners.
Aug 24, 2026Open source
'Still in shock': Family remembers 28-year-old father who drowned in Lake Cumberland
Joshua Wethington, 28, drowned at Lake Cumberland on July 15. His family remembers him as kind-hearted and generous.
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Russell County Search & Rescue finds stranded boaters, dog in dense fog on Cumberland River
Two people and their dog were rescued after they reportedly ran out of fuel on the Cumberland River near Wolf Creek Dam late Thursday night.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Flash Flood Emergency for Cumberland & Clinton counties in Kentucky after nearly 8 inches of rain falls ove...
Nearly 8 inches of rain has triggered a Flash Flood Emergency in parts of southern Kentucky, while Flash Flood Warnings remain in effect for Pickett and Fent...
Jun 29, 2026Open source
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Kentucky appeals judge denies NCAA's request to block temporary injunction
A Kentucky appeals court judge is keeping dozens of student-athletes in the game—for now.
Oct 31, 2026Open source
CTV News went to Kentucky to see if Canada’s bourbon bans are hurting them. Their response was blunt
Bourbon is a way of life in Bardstown, Ky. The town of more than 13,000 people, located about an hour from Louisville, is known as the bourbon capital of the...
Oct 30, 2026Open source
NCAA loses Kentucky appeals ruling; players remain eligible
A Kentucky Court of Appeals judge denied the NCAA emergency relief on Friday, allowing a group of players including Texas Tech quarterback Thomas Castellanos...
Oct 30, 2026Open source
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Benham is in Harlan County, Kentucky.
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Kentucky appeals judge denies NCAA's request to block temporary injunction
A Kentucky appeals court judge is keeping dozens of student-athletes in the game—for now.
Oct 31, 2026Open source
CTV News went to Kentucky to see if Canada’s bourbon bans are hurting them. Their response was blunt
Bourbon is a way of life in Bardstown, Ky. The town of more than 13,000 people, located about an hour from Louisville, is known as the bourbon capital of the...
Oct 30, 2026Open source
NCAA loses Kentucky appeals ruling; players remain eligible
A Kentucky Court of Appeals judge denied the NCAA emergency relief on Friday, allowing a group of players including Texas Tech quarterback Thomas Castellanos...
Oct 30, 2026Open source
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