Kentucky
Kentucky Climbers Advocate for Law to Boost Rock Climbing
Deep in Kentucky’s Red River Gorge—renowned for its stunning sandstone arches and world-class climbing routes—the Red River Gorge Climbers’ Coalition is working to make rock climbing more accessible. Curtis Rogers and Jereme Ransick, two key members of that coalition, are leading the push to have Kentucky’s recreational land use law specifically permit rock climbing. It would protect private landowners from liability in case of climbers’ injuries on their property, opening more private land for climbing.
Kentucky’s recreational land use law protects landowners from liability if a person uses their property for activities like hunting, horseback riding, or picnicking. Rock climbing is not specifically cited, so many landowners have been very leery of allowing climbers access to their cliffs. This has been a real barrier because some of the better climbing locations in the state are lay on private land.
These are challenges Rogers and Ransick know all too well. They have spent countless hours bushwhacking through dense forests and scrambling up muddy hillsides to reconnoiter potential climbing routes. One such cliff, which they’ve already bolted for climbing, is owned by real estate developer Ian Teal. Teal has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Climbers’ Coalition to allow climbing on his property while he develops it into a resort. Teal would like rock climbing included in the state code because he believes it can further protect people like him from liability if someone gets hurt.
The Coalition’s efforts were well-received when it recently made its case to Kentucky lawmakers. Rogers and Ransick are now working to find a sponsor for the bill, hoping it will pass in the next legislative session in January. Their effort mirrors an increasingly broad nationwide trend that has seen similar laws enacted to protect landowners and promote rock climbing, such as in Colorado, Texas, and West Virginia.
Beyond legal protections, the amendment could boost Kentucky’s tourism industry. Rock climbing is increasingly recognized as a major draw for visitors, especially in central Appalachian regions striving to diversify their economies away from a declining industry like coal mining. Rogers, Ransick, and the Climbers’ Coalition view the proposed legal change as not only a victory for climbers but also a driver of economic growth and outdoor recreation for Kentucky.
GRAYSON, Ky. (WSAZ) – New information has been released in the search for a missing woman at Grayson Lake.
According to game wardens with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, Marly Kinney, 19, of Ashland, was last seen at Grayson Lake on Wednesday afternoon.
They say search efforts are focused on the water at this time and include Kentucky State Police aerial support, drones, boats, and K9 assistance.
Crews suspend search for missing teen for the night
The search is now into its third day, with officials saying on and off rain has hindered their search and that a group of 50 volunteers are walking the banks of the lake to help in the search.
Search and rescue boats have been seen at the lake as well.
Officials say there are still many questions, including if Kinney is still alive and where exactly she went missing.
They also say they’ve been using a variety of equipment, including sonar and thermal detectors, as well as helicopters and underwater drones.
WSAZ received a statement from Kinney’s family Friday afternoon:
“We are very appreciative of the absolute surplus of support from law enforcement, search and rescue, 1st responders, and all of the community and its volunteers that are here with us and for us searching for Marly. We do not even know how to express our absolute gratitude to you all. We continue to have faith she will be found and brought back to us. We know we have the very best people doing all they can to bring her home.”
Anyone with information is asked to call 911.
We are still working to get more information.
Previous coverage can be found here.
Copyright 2026 WSAZ. All rights reserved.
13 things more likely to happen than winning the Powerball jackpot
Hoping to win the Powerball jackpot? Here are 13 things more likely to happen than becoming an instant millionaire.
The Kentucky Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at Thursday, June 25, 2026 winning numbers for each game.
Cash Ball
02-08-24-32, Cash Ball: 09
Check Cash Ball payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick 3
Evening: 6-3-0
Midday: 9-6-0
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick 4
Evening: 5-7-6-0
Midday: 5-2-6-6
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Millionaire for Life
03-13-14-34-45, Bonus: 01
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Courier Journal digital producer. You can send feedback using this form.
On Thursday, Kentucky’s home and away SEC opponents for the 2026-27 season were revealed and on top of learning the three opponents who they will play twice, there are some very intriguing matchups. In conference play, Kentucky will face six teams who are among the top 25 in many preseason rankings.
In SEC play, Kentucky will play Tennessee, Vandy and Ole Miss all both home and away. The home matchups include Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, LSU, Ole Miss, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas A&M and Vandy. As for the road tilts, the Wildcats will face Florida, Georgia, Mississippi State, Missouri, Ole Miss, Oklahoma, Texas, Tennessee and Vandy. Let’s take a look at some interesting developments from the schedule release.
John Calipari returns to Rupp Arena (again)
In Calipari’s first year with Arkansas, he got the best of Kentucky when he came into Rupp Arena and left with a 10-point victory, a game where you could really feel the tension all game long in the building from Kentucky fans, which translated onto the court with the players. Last season, it was Kentucky who shocked everyone when they stole one on the road against a top 20 Arkansas team after a rough up-and-down season up to that point. Now, the two will face off again as Kentucky will look to get the win in Rupp and make sure Calipari doesn’t get two in a row in the building. It’ll be another highly-anticipated showdown.
Kentucky hits the road at Texas
This is shaping up to be a major challenge for Kentucky next season and may even end up being one of the biggest games of the season. Texas is seen by many as a clear top 10 team, with some even having them within the top five and when you combine that with the fact that the game is on the road, the Wildcats will have their hands full. The Wildcats fell to the longhorns in the 2024-25 season, and it’ll be a much stiffer challenge this time.
Which game could be a trap?
We don’t have the game-by-game dates yet, so it’s hard to say with a lot of confidence, but opponent-wise, Georgia could really give Kentucky fits. In Pope’s first year, his team struggled handling the physicality of the Bulldogs and now, they’ve retained one of their best guards for another year and have added physicality through the portal. Mike White’s teams love to make opponents uncomfortable and they could do that once again down in Athens. Another sneaky team to watch is Oklahoma, who will have very good guard play. Kentucky will face both teams on the road.
Overall, it’s a pretty fair SEC schedule for a Kentucky team who has the capability of a return to being atop the conference once again. Mark Pope has such a system-fit squad and he can do some damage in the SEC.
Sign up to our free newsletter and follow us on Facebook and YouTube for the latest news.
Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow
-
Maryland3 minutes agoMaryland Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 results for June 26, 2026
-
Michigan8 minutes ago
Michigan Lottery Daily 3, Daily 4 results for June 26, 2026
-
Massachusetts15 minutes agoAs Mass. ballot initiatives multiply, critics want to limit them
-
Minnesota18 minutes agoMinnesota man accused in a $250M fraud scheme taken into custody in Somalia | CNN
-
Mississippi23 minutes ago10-year-old seriously injured in Mississippi County UTV crash
-
Missouri30 minutes agoFirst-generation-American students remind Missouri politicians why unity, freedom of speech are so important ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary
-
Montana33 minutes ago
Montana Lottery Mega Millions, Big Sky Bonus results for June 26, 2026
-
Nebraska38 minutes agoNebraska QB commit Trae Taylor wins Elite 11 MVP
