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Man who wrote over $140K in bad checks in Hardin Co. accused of stealing cattle in 4 counties
Two men, one who wrote over $140,000 cold checks in Hardin County, have been accused of stealing cattle in four counties. The Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office said a “long-term investigation,” conducted in conjunction with Kentucky State Police,
Quick Response Team in Hardin Co. issues overdose alert
The Quick Response Team in Hardin County has issued an overdose alert. The Hardin County Quick Response Team (QRT) is an arm of Hardin County government, and its mission, according to its website, “is to provide rapid,
Fiscal Court approves 4 members of new Leitchfield-Grayson Co. Economic Development Board
Grayson County Fiscal Court approved four appointments to the newly created Leitchfield-Grayson County Economic Development Board. The formation of an economic development board was initially approved by Fiscal Court in March, with the Leitchfield City Council approving
Leitchfield man threatens to kill County Attorney for Grayson Co., Clarkson Police Chief & GC woman
A Leitchfield man has been jailed after threatening the lives of an elected official, the Clarkson Police Chief and a Grayson County woman. The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office arrested 56-year-old William C. “Buddy” Howell at his residence
Little Clifty Baptist Church leads cooperative effort in annual mission trip to eastern Kentucky
Steve Hill has been ministering to people in eastern Kentucky since 1997. Every trip is different in its own way but worshipful in every way. Sixty-two missionaries from Little Clifty Baptist at 2575 Clifty Church Road in
State News
Teen threatens shooting at Kentucky Wesleyan College, suspect had firearms, ‘several hundred rounds of ammunition’
A teenager has been charged with threatening to commit a shooting at Kentucky Wesleyan College (KWC) in Owensboro. The Owensboro Police Department said that officers on Tuesday responded to a disturbance in the 200 block of East
Progress made on school staffing shortages
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) says schools across the state are showing progress this school year when it comes to addressing staffing shortages. The data shows 34 districts reported having no unfilled certified, classified or licensed
400 new jobs coming to Glasgow
Gov. Andy Beshear joined leaders of Kingspan Group PLC, parent company of Tate, at the company’s Ireland headquarters, where company executives confirmed plans to locate Tate’s largest North American facility in Glasgow. The $61.2 million project represents
Police: Motorcyclist killed after running red light
A motorcyclist has died after running a red light in Daviess County. Kentucky State Police said a trooper drove up on the crash Tuesday night at approximately 8:45 on Carter Road, near the US 60 Bypass off-ramp
Kentucky ACT scores rank fourth in states testing 100 percent of students
Kentucky students in the class of 2025 performed among the top of states testing 100 percent of their students on the ACT college admissions exam, according to data released by ACT on Wednesday. Kentucky students earned an
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
