Services Scheduled for Former London Police Officer Police in London are mourning the loss of one of their own this weekend after retired Sergeant Lester Eugene VanHook died Wednesday night. VanHook started his career in law enforcement as a…
McGrath Nearly Matches McConnell in Fundraising The U.S. Senate campaign for Amy McGrath says she has raised nearly $11 million in her first three months of fundraising in her effort to unseat Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. McGrath’s campaign…
Lawsuit Filed Against The Board Of Elections The Kentucky Democratic Party contends in a new lawsuit that the State Board of Elections placed 175,000 registered voters on an “inactive list,” possibly infringing on their right to vote.The Lexington Herald-Leader…
Empty Stocking Fund Underway In Harlan County In Harlan County, The Empty Stocking Fund is gearing up to help those in need.”They’ve always found a way to provide for families in need during the Christmas and Thanksgiving holiday,” said…
Cameron An Eligible Candidate The Courier Journal reports a judge ruled Republican Daniel Cameron is eligible to run for Attorney General.Cameron spent this week in court after a Louisville man, Joseph Jackson complained Cameron does not meet the qualifications…
West Nile Virus In KY Health officials in Louisville say the city has had its first death this year connected to West Nile Virus.Dave Langdon, spokesman for Louisville Metro Health and Wellness, did not say where in the county…
Building Collapse In Hazard A building has partially collapsed in downtown Hazard that was housing eleven people or four families. Hazard Assistant Police Chief James East tells media outlets the old Faulkner Garage Building on East Main Street collapsed…
Remembering Black Lung Sufferers A Kentucky group made up of black lung disease sufferers and supporters is dedicating a memorial to miners who have died of the disease.The Black Lung Association of South Eastern Kentucky is hosting the event…
Appalachian Regional Commission Awards Money The Appalachian Regional Commission has announced $44.4 million for 54 projects affecting coal-impacted communities in Appalachian states.The commission said Tuesday that the Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization Initiative aims to create…
Governor’s Race Heats Up The feud between Governor Matt Bevin and Attorney General Andy Beshear keeps going as we get closer to Election Day. Several debates are planned and one of those happened at the Univeristy of Kentucky Wednesday.Bevin…