Local News
Leitchfield police report rise in vehicle break-ins ‘across majority of the city limits’
The Leitchfield Police Department is alerting residents to a rise in car break-ins despite the dangerously cold temperatures. “Over the last 48 hours it seems that some person or persons have braved this extremely cold weather to
Man with no idea where he was, suffering possible medical emergency, flees Caneyville constable into Edmonson Co.
A man suffering an apparent medical emergency while driving, possibly because of taking too many pain pills, fled the Caneyville constable into Edmonson County. Caneyville Constable Alvin Dockery on Monday night at approximately 6:00 made contact with
Heavrin discusses committee work, proposed measures
After kicking off part one of the 2025 Legislative Session last week, members have been hard at work in Frankfort filing bills and attending committee meetings in anticipation of the second half, which is scheduled to commence
Alert Leitchfield PD officer spots, recovers stolen truck
An alert Leitchfield police officer spotted and recovered a stolen vehicle despite large trees blocking his view. On Sunday afternoon at approximately 1:20, LPD Officer Jeff Jackson was on patrol in the 1100 block of Salt River
Elderly Caneyille woman loses her home and dog in house fire
An elderly Caneyville woman’s house was destroyed and her dog killed in a residential fire. The Caneyville and Leitchfield Fire Departments responded to the blaze at approximately 7:00 p.m. Saturday in the 2400 block of Bowling Green
State News
WRECC asking customers to reduce use of ‘non-essential electricity’ thru Wednesday afternoon
At the request of Warren RECC’s power supplier, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), the utility is asking members to voluntarily reduce the use of all non-essential electricity tonight through Wednesday afternoon. This will help power providers across
Man with history of arrests for violent behavior accused of hitting girlfriend with vehicle, fleeing the scene
An Adair County man with a history of violent behavior is facing up to 10 years in prison after hitting his girlfriend with a vehicle. Kentucky Sate Police said troopers responded to the report of an assault
2 people die in house fires less than 24 hours apart
Two people perished in two separate fires less than 24 hours apart. The first fatal fire occurred Sunday morning at approximately 9:00 on Tara Circle in Shepherdsville, according to a report by WAVE.com. The Shepherdsville Fire Department
Dog attack severely injures Hopkinsville officer, owner charged
A police officer in Hopkinsville suffered severe hand injuries while being attacked by a dog. The Hopkinsville Police Department officer on Saturday afternoon was taking two dogs, which had been running loose on West 2nd Street, back
12-year-old girl airlifted after house fire dies
A child airlifted after a residential fire in rural Pulaski County has died. Natalie Stacy, 12, of Ferguson, was pulled from the fire in the 400 block of Newton Street in Ferguson Tuesday morning at 11:00 a.m.
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