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Elizabethtown man assaults multiple healthcare workers at mental health/drug dependency treatment center
An Elizabethtown man has been accused of assaulting multiple healthcare workers. Timothy J. Bell, 29, was a new patient at Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health Hospital in Radcliff when, after becoming upset that he was being admitted, assaulted
Heavrin: Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board preliminary findings, recommendations
During its last meeting of the 2025 Legislative Interim, the Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board discussed its preliminary findings and recommendations. The board is a statutory committee comprised of lawmakers, agency officials, and other key stakeholders. It
Leitchfield hires communication specialist, LPD looks to improve radios, city to demolish house
The Leitchfield City Council at Monday night’s meeting voted to hire a communication specialist through the Lincoln Trail Development District (LTADD). The communication specialist will, via social media, inform the public in a targeted manner of positive
Grayson Co. man who drove into house, parked vehicle in Caneyville before fleeing is arrested
The man who crashed into a vehicle and residence in Caneyville before fleeing on foot has been arrested. Grayson County Deputies Joel Baker, Hunter Miller and Caleb Fisher arrested 42-year-old Barry E. Payton, of Caneyville, on Center
Leitchfield PD honors 3 officers with year-end awards, including first woman chosen Officer of the Year
Three Leitchfield police officers have been honored with year-end awards, including the first woman to ever receive the Leitchfield Police Department Officer of the Year distinction. Leitchfield PD Officer Wally Ritter was awarded Governor’s Award for Impaired
State News
Police continue looking for KY man missing for over 2 months
Police continue to search for a Kentucky man missing for over two months. Kentucky State Police said 63-year-old Kevin S. McCullough, of Richmond, has not been seen since October 15. He was last seen near a residence
Owensboro police at scene of shooting hear gunshots nearby as woman is shot
Owensboro officers on the scene of a shooting heard more gunfire only two blocks away. The Owensboro Police Department responded to a report of gunshots Wednesday morning at approximately 3:00 in the 600 block of Elm Street.
After 45 years, Ten Commandments monument returned to KY Capitol grounds
A Ten Commandments monument removed from the state Capitol and placed into storage has been returned to the Capitol grounds. “The historic Ten Commandments monument given to the commonwealth of Kentucky in 1971 by the Fraternal Order
Mother, great-grandmother of drowned toddler charged with his murder, meth possession
The mother and great-grandmother of a one-year-old boy who drowned in a swimming pool have been arrested on murder charges. Kentucky State Police said 22-year-old Jasmine S. Siler, and her grandmother, 57-year-old Robin L. Siler, both of
Taylor Co. HS teacher wins Milkin Family Educator Award, $25k prize
An English Arts teacher at Taylor County High School has been named a Milkin Family Foundation Educator Award winner. Sydney Newton was honored on Tuesday as the latest Kentucky educator to receive the prestigious award. She was
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
