Local News
Misdirected truck driver snaps utility pole in half in Leitchfield
A misdirected truck driver snapped a utility pole in half in Leitchfield. The incident happened on Wednesday night at approximately 6:15 at the intersection of West Main Street and Fraim Street. Leitchfield Police Department Sgt. Chuck Hoover
Hardinsburg man faces dozens of years in prison after shooting Breckinridge Co. deputy
A man who shot a Breckinridge County deputy has plead guilty to multiple charges. Julio Morales Ceballos, 54, of Hardinsburg, was arrested by Kentucky State Police after shooting a deputy who was responding to a domestic dispute
Grayson Co. man accused of shooting at his son several times, also tried to stab him
A Grayson County man has been accused of shooting at his son multiple times and trying to stab him with a knife. The incident happened on Sunday afternoon at approximately 12:30 in Wax when 59-year-old John S.
Clarkson receives $1.5 million for wastewater treatment plant expansion, Edmonson Co. Water District receives $14 million
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 has been passed by the U.S. Congress and results in millions of dollars earmarked for the city of Clarkson and Edmonson County Water District. The bill includes funding for 13 community
Person perishes in camper fire in Hardin Co.
One person has perished in a camper fire in Hardin County. The Upton Fire Department responded to the fire on Saturday morning at approximately 8:45 in the 14700 block of South Dixie Highway in Upton. Firefighters were
State News
‘Magnificent’ bald eagle to be euthanized after being shot at Lake Cumberland
A bald eagle is scheduled to be euthanized after being shot. The incident happened on Tuesday at Lake Cumberland State Resort Park when an injured bald eagle was rescued by park staff members, who quickly discovered the
Bill would make grooming juveniles a crime
Legislation that would establish the offense of grooming a minor for sexual activity or other prohibited behavior passed the Kentucky House by a unanimous vote on Wednesday. House Bill 4, which was given the low number to
Kentucky State Police urges Super Bowl partiers to plan ahead
Kentucky State Police is encouraging Super Bowl partiers to make safety part of their Super Bowl plans. “As thousands of Kentuckians travel to watch parties and gatherings for Super Bowl Sunday, Kentucky State Police will participate in
Elderly Adair Co. woman’s death blamed on winter storm
The death toll attributed to the winter storm that struck Kentucky on January 24 and 25 has risen to 16. Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Tuesday that a 75-year-old Adair County woman passed away due to Winter
Bill would allow school districts to collect fines when motorists illegally pass school buses
Members of the House Transportation Committee voted Tuesday to pass a school bus safety measure sponsored by Rep. David Hale, R-Wellington, regarding school bus stop arm safety cameras. House Bill 7 would allow enforcement of a civil
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
