Local News
2026 Winter Wonderland Photo Gallery Pt. 2
A Winter Wonderland as seen through the eyes of readers from Grayson and surrounding counties. To see the Winter Wonderland Photo Gallery Pt. 1 click here. (Headline photo submitted by Stacey Wilt) By Ken Howlett, News Director
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
State News
Firefighter injured when semi-truck collides with fire truck in Nelson Co.
A firefighter is recovering after a semi-truck crashed into a Northeast Nelson Fire Department vehicle on the Bluegrass Parkway. The fire department, based in Bloomfield, was returning to the fire station after responding to a call at
Man facing 20 years after firing gun into vehicle during road rage incident that begins in Hart Co., ends in LaRue Co.
A man has been charged with attempted murder following a road rage incident where the suspect fired a gun into a vehicle in LaRue County. The incident began on January 5 on Hwy 31-E in Hart County
KY Teacher of the Year finalist for National Teacher of the Year
Michelle Gross, a middle school teacher at Spencer County Middle School and the 2026 Kentucky Teacher of the Year, has been named a finalist for the 2026 National Teacher of the Year award by the Council of
Lawmaker files bill requiring citizenship status on driver’s licenses, personal identification cards
A measure introduced in the General Assembly, House Bill 70, would require citizenship status to appear on documents issued by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC). A clear indication of citizenship status would be included on all driver’s
Suspect accused of over 100 counts of sex abuse of young children in KY arrested in Alabama
A man wanted in Kentucky on over 100 counts of first-degree sexual abuse of small children has been arrested in Alabama. Kentucky State Police said an arrest warrant for 47-year-old James M. Barnes, of Flemingsburg, was originally
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



















