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Over $30 million in federal funding earmarked for Rough River Dam project, Edmonson Co. Water District
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell announced that he secured over $30 million in federal dollars to fund work on the Rough River Dam Safety Modification Project and the modernization of the Edmonson County Water District, which serves a
Medical marijuana dispensary in Beaver Dam reopens on Saturday
The medical marijuana dispensary in Beaver Dam, the first to open in Kentucky, is reopening following its temporary closure after running out of product. The Post Dispensary, at 300 North Main Street, was the first such business
Meredith bill would help Kentuckians build weather-safe rooms to protect residents from tornadoes
State Sen. Steve Meredith has filed legislation that would help residents build weather-safe rooms in their homes. The bill passed through the Senate Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection Committee on Thursday. Meredith, R-Leitchfield, said Senate Bill
First officer to undergo Leitchfield PD’s new, in-house training program graduates from Dept. of Justice training academy
The first officer to undergo the new Leitchfield Police Department’s intensive two-week training regimen has graduated from the Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) academy. Caden Jennings, 23, graduated from the academy on Thursday following two weeks
Wanted Leitchfield felon nabbed by deputies, suspect absconded from parole, facing new charges
A wanted Leitchfield felon has been arrested by the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office. Bailey D. Hack, 28, absconded from parole, according to the Kentucky Department of Corrections, after being convicted in Grayson County in June 2023 for
State News
Postal Service unveils new Muhammad Ali stamp in champ’s hometown
Postal officials unveiled a commemorative stamp of boxing legend Muhammad Ali in his hometown of Louisville on Thursday, featuring a photo of the champ in his fighting prime. The Postal Service printed 22 million Ali stamps, which
Lawmaker files bill that would strengthen DUI laws
State Sen. Brandon Storm, R-London, has filed Senate Bill (SB) 66 as part of a broader effort to ensure Kentucky’s impaired driving laws remain clear, enforceable and focused on public safety. SB 66 makes targeted updates to
Apparent murder-suicide involving elderly Metcalfe Co. couple
There has been an apparent murder-suicide involving an elderly couple in Metcalfe County. Kentucky State Police said troopers responded on Wednesday morning at approximately 9:35 after 83-year-old Doris J. Huffman was found deceased from a gunshot wound
2 women killed when elderly driver crosses center line
Two women were killed when an elderly driver crossed the center line, causing a head-on collision. Kentucky State Police responded to the crash on Wednesday morning at approximately 11:15 in the 2900 block of Taft Highway in
Man who had long-term sexual relationship beginning when victim was 14 bound for prison
A northern Kentucky man who had a long-term sexual relationship beginning when the victim was 14 has been sentenced to prison. Michael Howard, 37, of Burlington, was convicted in Boone County on 28 counts of first-degree sexual
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
