Food Stamp Indictment The owner of a market in an eastern Kentucky county has been charged with food stamp fraud totaling more than $2 million.A federal grand jury indicted Billy Joe Goe, owner of Joe’s Meat Market in Owsley…

Governor Beshear Won’t Follow Trump’s Order Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has turned down an offer from President Donald Trump’s administration to halt refugee resettlement.The Democratic governor wrote in a letter this week to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo…

Kentucky Cram The Cruiser A Success Kentucky State Police collected more than 236 tons (214 metric tons) of food for Kentucky families with the 10th annual “Cram the Cruiser” food drive.“Helping those in need is the core of what…

Cumberland On A Water Alert The mayor of the City of Cumberland has declared a state of emergency following an oil spill Sunday upstream from the city’s water supply in the Cumberland River.The Kentucky Division of Water is urging…

Moving Forward In Drug Lawsuit The Kentucky Senate’s top leader said Thursday he plans to forge ahead with a proposal calling for an investigation into the state’s $24 million settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma. Source: MG…

Kentucky Couple Adopts More Children A Kentucky couple has officially adopted a group of five sisters who they have been fostering since 2016.Aubrey, 11, and her four sisters, ranging in age from 4 to 10, were officially adopted by…

Taco Bell Dollar Menu Expands Fast-food chain Taco Bell is planning to expand its dollar menu in an effort to get more customers looking to spend less at the drive-thru.The company announced this week it will offer 21 menu…

Layoffs At Whitley County Company More than 400 positions will be laid off at a Whitley County company.PAE Visa Support Services in Williamsburg filed a WARN notice Wednesday, stating that 425 positions will be laid off.This is expected to…

Pay Increase At the University Of Kentucky The University of Kentucky has announced a $2 increase in the starting wages for regular employees.University President Eli Capilouto says the increase from $10.40 to $12.50 an hour is “the right thing…

Leslie County Family Loses Everything In Fire A family of five is grateful they have each other after a fire ripped through their home in Leslie County, burning the trailer down in just a matter of minutes.The Middleton family…