Local News
What’s killing geese at Beville Park? Fish & Wildlife is on the case
An investigation is underway after multiple geese that populate Beville Park died over the last few days. Leitchfield Mayor Harold Miller said four geese have died. There were several geese observed in the park on Tuesday. None
Edmonson Co. HS senior awarded WKU’s prestigious Cherry Presidential Scholarship
Western Kentucky University has announced the recipients of the 2026-2027 Cherry Presidential Scholarship, and a student from Edmonson County is on the list. WKU said in a press release that only 16 high school students were chosen
Police: Semi driver making ‘illegal U-turn’ causes fiery crash with another semi
A semi-truck driver making an “illegal U-turn” on the Bluegrass Parkway caused a fiery crash involving another tractor-trailer. Kentucky State Police said the wreck occurred Monday night at approximately 9:25 near the seven-mile marker of the parkway
Leitchfield man facing 15 charges after being nabbed with copious amounts of drugs, some of which were being hidden by juvenile, tells police: ‘When you’re high, you are forgetful’
A Leitchfield man is facing 15 charges after police found copious amounts of drugs, much of which were being hidden by a juvenile younger than 15, during a DUI traffic stop in Leitchfield. On Saturday night at
Caneyville man wanted on felony strangulation, other charges, surrenders to GCSO
A Caneyville man wanted by the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office has surrendered to authorities. On Monday afternoon, the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office said in a social media post that deputies were looking for 30-year-old William Austin Finn.
State News
Man facing death row after allegedly intentionally causing death of unborn child
A man has been accused of intentionally causing the death of an unborn child. The Bell County Sheriff’s Office said a Bell County Grand Jury indicted 35-year-old Taylor C. Dehart on February 6 for first-degree fetal homicide,
Tragedy in Russell Co. as teenager dies during softball tryouts
Tragedy has struck in Russell County as a 15-year-old girl died during softball tryouts. Russell County High School said Brylie Northcutt, a freshman at the school, died on Monday while trying out for the high school softball
OxyContin pills hidden in LEGO pieces delivered to KY woman
A Montgomery County woman has been arrested after receiving OxyContin hidden in LEGO pieces. The incident began on February 5 when Department of Homeland Security intercepted a package at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, according to a
Automated license plate reader data retention bill heads to the House floor
Legislation sponsored by a Jefferson County lawmaker that would limit the amount of time automated license plate reader data can be stored has advanced out of committee. Representative John Hodgson, R-Fisherville, presented House Bill 58 to the
3 women die in Leslie Co. house fire
Three women have perished in a residential fire in Leslie County. The fire occurred Friday night at approximately 10:50 at a home on Hwy 421 in Hyden. After the fire was extinguished, a search of the residence
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
