Former KY College Quarterback Dies Jared Lorenzen, a husky left-handed quarterback who set multiple Kentucky passing and offensive records before backing up Eli Manning on the New York Giants’ Super Bowl-winning 2007 team, has died. He was 38.A release…
Taco Bell Facing A Tortilla Shortage Taco Bell is facing a tortilla shortage that’s impacting restaurants all across the country. Taco Bell has about 7000 locations nationwide and is encouraging cusotmers for the time being to order menu items…
KY’s Death Penalty Protocol Ruled Unconstitutional A judge has ruled that Kentucky’s death penalty protocol is unconstitutional.The Courier Journal reports that Franklin County Circuit Court Judge Phillip Shepherd says the rules are flawed because they would allow the execution…
I-75 Construction Update In transportation news, officials are working to widen I-75 through Laurel County despite holiday traffic. Officials say crews are working on putting up barrier walls and moving topsoil to finish some of the work before the…
Kentucky Waterman Series Ready To Go Tourism officials say the paddlesports event is part of the Kentucky Waterman series and promotes tourism in Laurel County.In past years the attendance has been between 80 and 200 people, and this year,…
West Virginia Makes History In Collected Revenue In regional news, Gov. Jim Justice says West Virginia collected more revenue growth this fiscal year than any other year in state history.The Republican governor announced in a news release Tuesday that…
KSP Is Increasing Police Presence For The Fourth Of July Weekend Kentucky State Police troopers are taking part in a campaign to increase police presence on interstate and U.S. highways during the Fourth of July holiday period.KSP officials say…
Lost Contract Means Lost Jobs Perry County Judge Executive Scott Alexander says SYKES lost a contract which prompted a layoff.The company employs people from many counties, so the impact will be felt through a larger area.”We’ve become one region…
50-Mile Yard Sale Coming This Weekend To KY As residents of Breathitt, Estill and Lee counties prepare for the annual 50-Mile Yard Sale along KY 52 on Friday and Saturday, July 5-6, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is urging motorists…
Kentucky State Fair Tickets On Sale The Kentucky State Fair does not start until August 15, but tickets can already be bought at a discount.Advance tickets for the fair are on sale until August 14.Buying tickets early can mean…