Martin County Records State’s Highest Unemployment Rate
The unemployment rate in the Bluegrass State continues to rise slightly with Martin County having the state’s highest unemployment rate at 10.7%; followed by Magoffin County, 10.5%; Breathitt County, 9.6%; […]
Vote Kentucky State Police for “Best Looking Cruiser”
The Kentucky State Troopers are known for their great-looking cruisers, having won two of the last three nation-wide competitions and coming in 4th overall. The competition is sponsored by The American Association […]
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife hosts special “Hunter Education Day”
Classes and range days offered Aug. 3 across Kentucky FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 23, 2024) — In conjunction with National Shooting Sports Month in August, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife […]
Gov. Beshear’s name is on a short list to possibly become Kamala Harris’ running mate
According to The Hill, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s name is on the shortlist to become Kamala Harris’s running mate as she becomes the Democratic presidential nominee. Other names thrown into the mix […]
West Van Lear Man Facing DUI Charges
A West Van Lear man, William Blevins, has been arrested on several charges, including DUI, after he was stopped on his riding lawn mower. Police were responding to a call […]
Salyersville Man Arrested on DUI Charges in Wayne County
In Wayne County, Brady Helton, of Salyersville, was arrested for driving 91 MPH on Highway 90. Police later found Helton at a restaurant and waited to see him come out […]
Lexington Man Charged with Drug Trafficking in Lawrence County
A Lexington man has been charged with trafficking drugs in Lawrence County. The Big Sandy News reports that Ethan Pack was arrested at a location at Falls Creek Drive. Pack […]
Ramp closures scheduled for Mountain Parkway Exit 33 in Powell County Sunday morning, Aug. 4
Drivers who use the Mountain Parkway at Exit 33 at Slade in Powell County should prepare for brief ramp closures on Sunday morning, Aug. 4. In order to allow for […]
Man Facing Drug Charges in Floyd County
Randall Miner, 42, has been charged with trafficking a controlled substance in Floyd County. Police were in Dodson Branch investigating reports of a blocked roadway when they noticed that Miner […]
Animal Abuse is now a Class-D Felony in Kentucky
Animal abuse is now a Class-D Felony. At a signing ceremony in Frankfort, Ethan’s Law as it is known increases jail time from months to years. The law was named […]