Senate Republicans Call Any Gambling Expansion ‘Dead on Arrival’ Two top Republican lawmakers said Thursday that any effort to legalize casino gambling in Kentucky would be “dead on arrival” in the Senate. The statement reflected a policy reversal for…
Floyd Co. Prison Reopening Under State Lease Kentucky officials announced plans Friday to lease a private prison in Floyd County that will house hundreds of inmates. The 650-bed facility in Wheelwright will be run by the state, providing needed…
Former Mammoth Cave National Park Employee Sentenced A former longtime employee at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for skimming money from the park’s recreational fees.A statement from the U.S.…
Corbin Firefighters Fighting Breast Cancer Corbin firefighters are wearing pink helmets this month to raise awareness for breast cancer.They sell sponsorships to local businesses for the helmets.The fire department is also selling t-shirts for $10.They have done this the…
Identifying A Soldier From Pearl Harbor The remains of a sailor killed at Pearl Harbor have been identified as those of a Kentucky soldier. I’s being reported 20-year-old Seaman Second Class Hubert Hall was aboard the USS Oklahoma with…
Beware Of The Danger Of Space Heaters Turning on the heat may not sound dangerous, but it could put your house in flames.Corbin Fire Department Captain Eric Philpot says they see a lot of fires start because of space…
KY School Administrators Plead Not Guilty Two Kentucky school administrators pleaded not guilty to charges they improperly handled sexual abuse allegations against a teacher.The State Journal reports Franklin County Superintendent Mark Kopp and Bondurant Middle School Principal Whitney Allison…
It’s Deer Driving Season Watch out for deer when you are out driving this fall.White-tailed deer’s peak mating season and hunting season is in October and November making them more likely to suddenly run onto the roads. The chance…
KY Inmates Complete GED Class is in session at the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center.”We are trying to create new interest here and get more inmates to come out and get their GED,” says Assistant Director of Big Sandy…
McGrath Raises Millions Retired Marine combat pilot Amy McGrath is showing her ability as a campaign fundraiser, hauling in more than $10.7 million since starting her campaign against Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.McGrath has outraised the six-term Kentucky Republican…