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Clarkson celebrating ‘Read Across America Week’ while urging others to do the same
The city of Clarkson is celebrating “Read Across America Week” and encouraging parents, guardians and teachers “to teach children the foundations of reading and assist them in mastering basic reading skills.” This Sunday through Saturday marks the
Death investigation underway in Falls of Rough after woman found deceased
A death investigation is underway in Falls of Rough. Kentucky State Police and the Grayson Co. Coroner’s Office are conducting a death investigation at a home in the 9900 block of Falls of Rough Road, between Blain
Missing Clarkson woman found
A Clarkson woman reported missing Thursday night has been found and is safe. Ellen L. Maples, 35, was reported missing to Kentucky State Police at approximately 8:00 Thursday night. She was seen leaving Jennie Stuart Medical Center
Police: Clarkson woman missing after leaving Hopkinsville hospital
A Clarkson woman has been reported missing after a leaving a Hopkinsville hospital. Ellen L. Maples, 35, was reported missing to Kentucky State Police at approximately 8:00 Thursday night. She was last seen leaving Jennie Stuart Medical
Edmonson Co. bridge to be closed for 2 months
A bridge in Edmonson County will be closed for approximately two months. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 said the bridge over Big Reedy Creek near the Big Reedy Road (Hwy 238) and Bowling Green Road (Hwy 185)
State News
Man found deceased near burned vehicle in Taylor Co.
An investigation is underway in Taylor County after a man was found deceased near a burned vehicle. Kentucky State Police said investigators responded Friday afternoon at approximately 12:50 to Gaddis Ridge Road, about 10 miles east of
3 now dead in double-murder suicide in small Lincoln Co. town
More information has been released regarding a double-murder and suicide in Lincoln County. K105 reported Friday morning that Kentucky State Police said troopers responded to the incident Thursday night at 11:45 at a residence on Main Street
Woman arrested in death of Russell Co. deputy killed in shootout in camper trailer
A woman has been arrested in the shooting death of a Russell County deputy in September 2024. Kentucky State Police arrested 38-year-old Linda M. Ashbrook, of Russell Springs, on Thursday and charged her with complicity to murder,
Body of WW II soldier from Central City listed as MIA has been recovered
The body of a World War II soldier from Central City who was declared missing in action has been recovered. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced on Thursday that U.S. Army Pfc. Kenneth D. Burgess, 29, was
Frankfort man has first case of measles in Kentucky in 2 years
Officials with the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) and Franklin County Health Department have announced a confirmed case of measles identified in an adult Kentucky resident, which they are calling the state’s first case in two
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
