Local News
Hardin Co. man dies in industrial accident in Scott Co.
A Hardin County man has died in an industrial accident in Scott County. The accident happened Saturday morning at International Crankshaft, according to the Scott Co. Coroner’s Office, and resulted in the death of 35-year-old Richard Thurman,
Make a beeline this week to the 30th annual Clarkson Honeyfest
Kentucky’s official state Honey Festival kicks off this week, as the 30th annual Clarkson Honeyfest begins on Wednesday. Named for the Walter T. Kelley Company (aka Kelley Beekeeping), the Clarkson Honeyfest in 2006 was officially declared by
Hardin Co. girl now missing for over 5 years, Breckinridge Co. woman remains missing
A Hardin County girl has now been missing for over five years. Rosalyn Velazquez has not been seen since August 2020. “Rosalyn was 15-years-old when she went missing from Radcliff on August 24, 2020. She left her
KSP participates in project aimed at keeping illegal firearms out of communities
Kentucky State Police Post 4 in Elizabethtown will participate in a multi-state initiative aimed at reducing crime and keeping illegal firearms out of local communities. Between Thursday and Sunday, troopers will join law enforcement partners in Indiana,
Hardin Co. man accused of forcing 6-year-old to touch him in sexual manner, touching the child inappropriately
A Hardin County man is facing an accusation that he forced a small child to touch him multiple times in a sexual way while also inappropriately touching the child. Michael W. Hazelip, 63, of Rineyville, was indicted
State News
University of Kentucky enrollment approaches 40,000 students
Enrollment at the University of Kentucky is now pushing 40,000 students, with a preliminary fall 2025 enrollment of 38,719, UK President Eli Capilouto announced, which represents an increase from last fall’s enrollment of 35,951. “Our preliminary numbers
1 teenager killed, 1 juvenile injured in UTV accident
A teenager has died in a UTV crash. The accident happened on Friday evening at approximately 7:10 off Pinsonfork Road, about 20 miles northeast of Pikeville, on an off-road trail, according to Kentucky State Police. The investigation
Foul play suspected after unresponsive male found lying in his yard next to roadway
Authorities suspect foul play after a man was found unresponsive in Bath County. Kentucky State Police said troopers responded to the incident Friday morning at approximately 8:00 in the 500 block of Main Street in Salt Lick,
Officials believe remains found in vehicle submerged in Ohio River in Union Co. could be man missing since 2006
A diver has discovered a vehicle containing human remains near an Ohio River boat ramp in Union County. The discovery was made Friday morning only several yards from a boat ramp off Dike Lane in Morganfield. Investigators,
Apple deepens its ties to a Kentucky plant that produces cover glass for iPhone and Apple Watch
Apple is putting its trust in a Kentucky plant singled out to become the exclusive producer of the cover glass meant to safeguard every iPhone and Apple Watch sold worldwide by the tech giant. Specialty glass maker
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
