World War Two Soldier Remains Return To KY The once lost remains of a World War II soldier were finally returned home Thursday evening.Ulis Steely was originally from Corbin and he joined the Navy when he was only 18-years-old.…
Gubernatorial Candidates Face-Off With barely a month left before their election showdown, Republican Gov. Matt Bevin and Democratic challenger Andy Beshear are set to meet in a high-stakes forum in western Kentucky.The rivals will square off at Thursday’s event…
Daniel Boone National Forest Fire Fire officials in Kentucky say they are battling a 400-acre (162-hectare) blaze in the Daniel Boone National Forest.News outlets report the fire began several days ago in Pulaski County on forest land west of…
Job Fair Planned In Martin County A “Mega Job Fair” filled the Jenny Wiley State Park Conference Center Wednesday, bringing more than 30 businesses together on a mission to fill hundreds of job openings.While the jobs were a large…
Flu Cases Popping Up In Eastern KY Health officials have already seen several cases of the flu in Perry County.154 cases of the flu have been reported in Kentucky.”We have actually seen the flu since the beginning of school,”…
Blackjewel Miners May Soon Get Paid The Blackjewel saga may soon come to a close for former miners.The Lexington Herald-Leader reports a proposed offer from attorneys representing the coal company could provide pay for hundreds of former Blackjewel employees,…
Chris Stapleton Plans KY Fundraising Performance Country singer Chris Stapleton, a native of Paintsville in Eastern KY says he’s holding a benefit concert in central Kentucky next spring.Stapleton plans a concert on April 25 at the University of Kentucky’s…
Former KY House Speaker Won’t Seek Re-Election Kentucky’s former House speaker says he won’t run for reelection in 2020, capping a long legislative career tarnished by his involvement in a secret sexual harassment settlement.Republican state Rep. Jeff Hoover said…
Welcome Center Closes for Demolition A Kentucky welcome center is closing this week for demolition, and a new facility is expected to be completed next fall.The state Finance and Administration Cabinet said the Whitley County Welcome Center at the…
Bring Your Bible To School Day Thursday is Bring Your Bible To School Day, and Gov. Matt Bevin is doing his part to make sure Kentucky students are aware.Bevin tweeted a video Tuesday, along with a caption that read,…