Local News
GCHS students compete in math, science competition at WKU
Several Grayson County High School students recently competed in a math and science competition at Western Kentucky University. GCHS competed against nine other high schools from Kentucky and Tennessee: Doss, Greenwood, Logan County, McCracken County, Pleasure Ridge
Boil Water Advisory issued on Monday has been lifted
A Boil Water Advisory issued on Monday for several Leitchfield streets has been lifted. Water samples were tested at a state water testing facility and deemed to be free of contaminants. The impacted streets were all of
Body of Glendale native Sgt. Benjamin Pennington returned to U.S.
Vice President JD Vance joined the grieving family of a Kentucky man who was the seventh U.S. service member to die in combat during the Iran war as his remains were brought back to the U.S. Monday
Grayson Co. Commonwealth’s Attorney Rick Hardin running for governor
Grayson County Commonwealth’s Attorney Rick Hardin is running for governor in 2027. Hardin, a Republican, was first elected the 46th Judicial Circuit Commonwealth’s Attorney in 2018, and reelected without opposition in 2024. In addition to Grayson County,
Soldier from Hardin Co. killed in attack on Saudi Arabia air base
A soldier from Hardin County has been killed during fighting in Saudi Arabia. Gov. Andy Beshear made the announcement. “Kentucky, I am sad to share we just received news that Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington from Glendale has
State News
Former UK student-athlete now facing manslaughter charge, deceased baby found in her closet was born alive
A former student-athlete at the University of Kentucky is facing a manslaughter charge after it was discovered that a deceased infant found in her closet was born alive. The Lexington Police Department in September 2025 arrested 21-year-old
Body of man missing since late January found in pond
The body of a man who went missing in late January has been found in a Casey County pond. The body of 28-year-old Jacob Ring was found by a farmer in a pond on Deany Vanoy Road,
25-year-old man accused of fatally shooting his brother
A 25-year-old man has been arrested for shooting and killing his brother in Carroll County. The shooting occurred Thursday night at approximately 8:30 at a residence on New Castle Pike in Carrolton, according to the Carroll County
Report: Cabinet for Health and Family Services ‘failing foster children across Kentucky’
Auditor Allison Ball called “heartbreaking” the findings in a report that examined accounts of foster children sleeping in office buildings, hotels and state parks and that the Cabinet for Health and Family Services were “failing foster children”
Impaired truck driver arrested after illegal U-turn results in fatal crash
An impaired truck driver is facing vehicular manslaughter and DUI charges after allegedly causing a fatal crash while attempting an illegal U-turn. Kentucky State Police said troopers were dispatched to the crash on Saturday at 6:00 p.m.
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
