Local News
Heavrin bill that expands hearing aid coverage for children heads to governor’s desk
This week, members of the Kentucky Senate passed a measure to increase healthcare coverage for hearing impaired children across the commonwealth. State Rep. Samara Heavrin, R-Leitchfield, who is Chair of the House Families and Children Standing Committee,
Breckinridge Co. woman missing for over 20 months
A Breckinridge woman has now been missing for over 20 months. Evelyn Blake, 65, was last seen Sunday night, July 21, 2024, at approximately 6:00, according to a family member — It was previously reported, based on
Leitchfield man already facing several years in prison arrested by Kentucky State Police
A Leitchfield man already facing several years in prison has been arrested by Kentucky State Police. A trooper recently arrested 28-year-old Nikolas A. Montgomery on three probation violation warrants on Center Street in Caneyville, according to the
GC Healthcare Foundation nearly $95k grant to GC Health Dept. aimed at improving health, expanding services to local residents
The Grayson County Healthcare Foundation (GCHF) has awarded a nearly $95,000 grant to the Grayson County Health Department (GCHD) to establish a Community Health Worker (CHW) program. The GCHF/GCHD partnership is intended to strengthen the community’s health
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
State News
Organ donor ‘pause in procedure’ bill awaits Beshear’s signature
A bill that institutes an additional safety step during the organ procurement process achieved final passage in the Kentucky Senate. House Bill 510 would allow a “pause in procedure” during organ donation. The pause can be initiated
Former sheriff arrested on 3 DUIs in less than 2 years sentenced
A former Robertson County sheriff arrested on three DUI charges in less than two years has been sentenced. In his latest DUI arrest, then Sheriff Terry L. Gray, 48, of Mt. Olivet, was collared by the Mason
Owensboro FD vehicle catches fire on I-165
An Owensboro Fire Department vehicle caught fire on I-165. The incident happened Friday morning when an Owensboro FD vehicle caught fire near the Ohio/Daviess County line. “This incident did not involve any other vehicles and there were
‘Monster’ sentenced after sexually abusing young relatives
A child sex predator who sexually abused his young relatives has been sentenced to life in prison. In October, Harrison Cress, 58, was found guilty in October 2025 on two counts of first-degree sodomy (victim under the
Scam texts claiming to be from Kentucky State Police
Kentucky State Police is alerting the public to a scam involving fraudulent text messages claiming to be from KSP regarding unpaid traffic fines. “These messages are not legitimate. The texts often include a link and may attempt to create
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
