Local News
Eldery Big Clifty man seriously injured after truck hits tree head-on
An elderly Big Clifty man has suffered serious injuries after crashing head-on into a tree. Tuesday evening at approximately 5:30, Grayson County Deputy Caleb Owens, the East Grayson Fire Department along with EMS responded to the single-vehicle
Woman jailed in Breckinridge Co. after giving birth to baby in ‘drug house.’ Baby tests positive for meth.
A woman has been jailed in Breckinridge County after giving birth to a baby in a drug house who tested positive for methamphetamine. Police arrested 38-year-old Erica Steinhauer, of Philpot, on Monday and charged her with first-degree
Unusually high number of car break-ins strike Leitchfield
The Leitchfield Police Department has worked an “inordinate” number of car break-ins over the last week, the agency said in a social media post. “LPD has responded to an inordinate amount of vehicle break-in/content theft calls over
Time capsule buried in 1949 in Grayson Co. War Memorial Hospital to be opened on Tuesday
A time capsule discovered during the demolition of Grayson County War Memorial Hospital will be opened during a ceremony on Tuesday. In late October, workers discovered the time capsule buried inside a cornerstone marker on the southwest
Big Clifty man on probation for burglary, drug convictions arrested by Probation & Parole
A Big Clifty man on probation until February 2025 after being convicted of burglary and drug charges has been arrested by Probation and Parole officers. Hubert R. Mercer, 56, was arrested on a bench warrant. Mercer was
State News
KY Treasurer returns $150 million in unclaimed property
Kentucky Treasurer Allison Ball said her office has returned $150 million in unclaimed property during her tenure. “Through my staff’s diligent effort, we were able to return this record amount and return money to the rightful owners,”
Police looking for witnesses of semi hitting, killing Oldham Co. teen on I-71, then failing to stop
Police are asking the public for information following a semi truck striking and killing a teenager Friday night in Oldham County. Ayden F. Altman, 17, of La Grange, was killed after being struck by a semi truck
Authorities identify teen shot, killed in LaRue Co. by 15-year-old
The teenager shot and killed in LaRue County Saturday has been identified. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office told media outlets that the victim of the shooting was 17-year-old Landon Knox. A 15-year-old boy shot and killed Knox
Eastern Ky. man accused of fatally shooting brother. Murder weapon found by K-9 Officer.
A man has been arrested in Laurel County for killing his brother. Bailey W. Smith, 56, of London, is accused of fatally shooting his brother, 59-year-old Grant Smith, during an argument on Old Crab Orchard Road Friday
Beshear files to run for reelection
Fresh off an event trumpeting Kentucky’s largest-ever economic development project, Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear filed for reelection Monday, touting his work to increase jobs, expand healthcare and support teachers during a term marred by a pandemic and
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
