Local News
Edmonson Co. woman charged after firing gun during child exchange
An Edmonson County woman has been arrested after firing a gun during a child exchange. The Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office arrested 25-year-old Cheyanne M. King, of Brownsville, on February 8 after she admitted to firing a pistol
5 Leitchfield young people among 6 facing over 100 counts of ‘illegal killing of several hundred animals,’ animal cruelty
Five young people from Leitchfield, including two teenagers, are among six suspects charged with over 100 counts related to the illegal taking of wildlife, unlawful transaction with a minor and animal cruelty. “Game wardens with the Kentucky
ECTC forms fundraising program: Champions Circle
The Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (ECTC) Foundation has announced the launch of the Champions Circle, a philanthropic leadership program uniting community partners dedicated to advancing education. The Champions Circle invites donors to join with an annual
2 Grayson Co. residents avoid injury in T-bone crash on Shrewsbury Rd.
Two people avoided injury in a T-bone crash on Shrewsbury Road (Hwy 187). Grayson County Deputies Joel Baker and Philip Wilt, the Leitchfield Fire Department, EMS, and Grayson County Emergency Management responded to the accident on Thursday
Leitchfield man accused of strangling, assaulting female victim
A Leitchfield man has been charged with strangling and assaulting a female victim, as well as being in possession of drugs.. A Grayson County Grand Jury indicted Charles A. Clemons, 44, for first-degree strangulation (domestic violence), fourth-degree
State News
Daviess Co. teen facing over 25 child porn charges, 20 involve children under age of 12
A Daviess County teenager is facing over 25 child porn charges. The Owensboro Police Department on Wednesday, following an Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation, arrested 18-year-old Prestyn D. Blair, of Thruston. The investigation was “initiated
81-year-old man dies after falling off cliff behind his Somerset home
An 81-year-old man has died after falling off a cliff. Jim Rasnick, of Somerset, fell about 30 feet off a cliff behind his home on Military Road, according to a report by the Commonwealth Journal. Rasnick served
Senate panel advances conscience rights bill for KY healthcare workers
The Senate Health Services Committee Wednesday approved a bill designed to protect the conscience rights of Kentucky’s healthcare workers. The sponsor of Senate Bill 72, Sen. Donald Douglas, R-Winchester, told the committee that his bill is designed
House fire claims life of 95-year-old Barren Co. woman
A 95-year-old woman has died in a house fire in Barren County. Barren County Coroner Tim Gibson told news outlets that firefighters responded on Tuesday night at about 7:45 to a blaze at 617 Bunch Road, approximately
Caregiver pleads guilty to stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from dying woman
A caregiver and financial advisor has pled guilty to stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from a dying woman. Leslie Lockhart, 53, of Murray, pled guilty this week in a Calloway County courtroom to theft by unlawful
National News
Hurricane Harvey Threatens US with Most Powerful Storm in 12 Years
Hurricane Harvey has potential to be the most powerful hurricane to hit the U.S. mainland in more than a decade. Harvey is set to hit land late Friday or early Saturday on the central Texas coast where
President Trump Begins Tax Reform
U.S. President Donald Trump will begin a major push next Wedjesday with a speech in Missouri to convince the public of the need for tax reform. The President has shifted gears and his entire agenda will be
Florida Set to Carry Out Execution With New Drug
Florida is scheduled on Thursday to put to death an inmate by injection that includes a drug never before used in a U.S. execution.Mark James Asay, 53, would be the first Florida inmate executed since January 2016.
Powerball Ticket Unclaimed0 $759 Million Jackpot
A Powerball ticket sold in Massachusetts will have won more than $750 million on Wednesday. The ticket matched all six number draw, but has still gone unclaimed to one of the largest in the lottery’s history. Powerball
What to Do With Used Eclipse Glasses
Tuesday millions of people ogled the skies using eclipse viewers, but happens now with the glasses? Another eclipse will cross America in 2024, or you can donate them to other parts of the world, who will experience



















