Local News
Heavrin bill aimed at helping students with problems reading & writing passes thru House
Rep. Samara Heavrin’s bill that would strengthen support for children who suffer from difficulties reading and writing unanimously passed the Kentucky House. The measure, House Bill 389, passed through the Kentucky House by a 95-0 vote on
High-impact head-on collision severely injures Grayson Co. man when semi-truck hits snowplow
A Grayson County man was seriously injured in a horrific crash between a semi-truck and snowplow. The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office, Caneyville and Leitchfield Fire Departments, EMS, and Kentucky State Police responded to the wreck Wednesday morning
Frigid temps no help in clearing roadways, send storm damage reports to Grayson Co. Emergency Management
As state, county and city road crews continue to clear over 700 miles of roadways in Grayson County, travel remains mostly treacherous. With temperatures on Wednesday morning in single digits until about 9:00 a.m., any roadways that
President of Leitchfield company selected to help lead CASA of the Heartland
The president of a Leitchfield company has been selected to join CASA of the Heartland’s Board of Directors. The organization announced the addition of the president of Xtreme Fabrication, Dwight A. Busche Jr., of Leitchfield, to its
2026 Winter Wonderland Photo Gallery
A Winter Wonderland as seen through the eyes of readers from Grayson and surrounding counties. There will be another 2026 Winter Wonderland Photo Gallery soon. (Headline photo submitted by Alli Morgan Chaffins-Lustek) By Ken Howlett, News Director
State News
2 first responders pull bedridden woman out of her home on her mattress
Two first responders pulled a bedridden woman out of a burning home in Carter County. The fire occurred Wednesday morning at approximately 11:00 in the 1100 block of Kristy Drive in Grayson, according to the Grayson Fire
Accidental shooting results in death of 14-year-old
A teenager has died after accidentally shooting himself. The incident happened on Wednesday afternoon at approximately 2:30 at a residence on Greenwood Avenue in Louisville’s California neighborhood. When Louisville Metro Police arrived on the scene, officers discovered
11 confirmed deaths from winter storm
Gov. Andy Beshear said Wednesday that there are now 11 confirmed deaths as a result of the winter storm that struck over the weekend. According to the governor, the deaths occurred in Whitley, Morgan, Graves, Daviess, Pulaski,
Sex offenders who committed crimes against children must use full name on social media
The Kentucky attorney general’s office announced that a law requiring registered sex offenders who committed crimes against juveniles to use their full name on social media can be enforced statewide, following a unanimous ruling from the U.S.
Deer harvest of 145,000 fifth largest in Kentucky history
The Kentucky Division of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) announced Friday that hunters harvested 145,433 deer in Kentucky during the 2025-26 season, the fifth-highest reported total in history and 3,000 above the 10-year average. The recently completed
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
