Local News
Meredith measure establishing rebate for storm shelters signed into law
A bill sponsored by state Sen. Steve Meredith has been signed into law. Senate Bill 11 establishes a residential safe room rebate program to help Kentucky homeowners offset the cost of building FEMA-compliant storm shelters that are
Custer man dies of injuries suffered in semi crash last week in Breckinridge Co.
A truck driver involved in an accident on Thursday in Breckinridge County has died. The crash happened in the 1000 block of Hwy 1401 on Thursday morning, according to Breckinridge County Emergency Management (BCEM), when a semi-truck,
The verdict is in on what killed 4 geese at Beville Park
The verdict is in regarding what killed multiple geese at Beville Park. As K105 reported, Leitchfield Mayor Harold Miller said four geese were found deceased at the park in early- to mid-February. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife officials
Body found outside Morgantown has been identified
The identity of a body found in Butler County has been identified. The body of a male was discovered in the 8000 block of Rochester Road, eight miles west of Morgantown, in Butler County on March 16.
Grayson Co. juvenile injured in crash on Lilac Rd.
A Grayson County juvenile was injured in a single-vehicle accident on Lilac Road (Hwy 737). Grayson County Deputy Hunter Miller, the Leitchfield Fire Department and EMS responded to the wreck in the 2600 block of Lilac Road
State News
Man sentenced for murdering 20-year-old girlfriend with ‘special bullet’
A man has been found guilty of killing his 20-year-old girlfriend. Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced that action by his office resulted in a guilty verdict against a man charged with killing his girlfriend, 20-year-old Kylie
Russell Co. man killed when boat hits bridge
A man has died in a boating accident in Pulaski County. Pulaski County Coroner Clyde Strunk told WVLC.com that a boat crashed into a bridge on Hwy 27 that spans the Cumberland River in Burnside. The accident
Judge sentences former Gov. Bevin to jail over financial records in dispute with estranged son
Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin was sentenced to 60 days in jail on Tuesday by a Louisville family court judge who previously found him in contempt of court for failing to disclose financial information in a year-long
Former Lexington megachurch pastor pleads guilty to raping, sodomizing 15-year-old female parishioner
A former Lexington megachurch pastor has pled guilty to raping and sodomizing a 15-year-old girl. Zachary King 48, former executive pastor at LexCity Church, pled guilty in Fayette County to first-degree rape, first-degree sodomy, first-degree sexual abuse,
Toyota at Georgetown marks 40 years with $800 million investment
Gov. Andy Beshear joined local officials and leaders from Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky (TMMK) on Monday to celebrate 40 years of manufacturing in the state. To mark the occasion, it was announced that Toyota is making an
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
