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The Mountain Eagle September 18

A 79-year-old UZ man injured in a fire in his home on Sunday has died. Daniel Claar had burns over a quarter of his body and was flown to Cabell-Huntington Hospital burn center in West Virginia, but doctors said was not strong enough for surgery. He died Wednesday in hospice…

The Mountain Eagle September 16

Medical oxygen tanks, a large propane tank and the lack of a dependable nearby water supply complicated efforts to fight a fire that destroyed a home, garage and two vehicles at UZ, the fire chief in command at the scene said. Daniel “Dan” Claar, 79, was badly burned Sunday when…

The Mountain Eagle September 16

More than 130,000 Kentuckians are expected to have approximately $250 million in medical debt erased through a program established this week by Gov. Andy Beshear. Beshear signed an executive order Tuesday establishing the Team Kentucky Medical Debt Relief Program and directing…

The Mountain Eagle September 16

Former Kentucky offensive lineman Jager Burton was a fifth-round selection by the Green Bay Packers in the 2026 NFL Draft. He made the roster and competed for a starting position during training camp. Burton was listed as a backup center for the season opener against Minnesota…

The Mountain Eagle September 16

Well, archery season is here, and I have received several good pictures of some nice big bucks still in velvet. I have no stories yet, but I certainly have not been short on pictures. The bucks in the photographs sent to me so far have ranged from a nice eight-pointer to a really…

The Mountain Eagle September 16

It is getting to be that time of year again, when the leaves begin changing colors and the nights get a little cooler. Daytime temperatures, however, are still very hot. Fishermen and bass both know summer will soon come to an end, and that changes everything about fishing. This…