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Henderson Co. deputy arrested on assault, unlawful imprisonment, harassment charges

July 27, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WFIE/WKYT) – A Henderson County Sheriff’s Office deputy is now facing several criminal charges. Henderson County Jail records show Deputy Gary Jones was booked and released on a $500 bond Sunday. Jones was booked on […]

Glasgow City Hall renamed for Kentucky’s first Black mayor

July 27, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WBKO/WKYT) -Glasgow City Hall has been officially renamed in honor of Luska J. Twyman, Kentucky’s first African American mayor, during a dedication ceremony Sunday in Glasgow City Square. Half of the city square was closed […]

Investigation into Grayson Lake death continues, officials ask for community assistance

July 27, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – The investigation into the death of 19-year-old Marly Kinney is ongoing and investigators are urging anyone with information to come forward. Marly Kinney was found dead at Grayson Lake after a five-day search […]

US measles cases hit 35-year high; Kentucky reports 4 cases in Jessamine County

July 27, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – The United States has recorded 2,318 measles cases so far in 2026, the highest number the country has seen in 35 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Four of those […]

Cyclospora outbreak prompts Kentucky school districts to pull produce from menus

July 27, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – A Cyclospora outbreak now affecting nine states, including Kentucky, is prompting local school nutrition departments to reassess their produce sourcing and menu offerings. Cyclospora is a parasite that causes Cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness […]

Coleman chosen as chair of National Lieutenant Governors Association

July 27, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Kentucky Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman has been chosen as the chair of the National Lieutenant Governors Association for 2026-27. The organization is the first professional, nonpartisan, nonprofit for lieutenant governors and officials first […]

Millions of eggs sold at Kroger, Brookshire’s locations in several states recalled for salmonella concerns

July 24, 2026 Kisha Jones

(Gray News) — Millions of eggs distributed to several states are being recalled for potential salmonella contamination. Midwest Poultry Services announced the recall Wednesday. The recall includes nearly 1.6 million dozen white-shell eggs and brown […]

Henderson Co. deputy arrested on assault, unlawful imprisonment, harassment charges

Glasgow City Hall renamed for Kentucky’s first Black mayor

Investigation into Grayson Lake death continues, officials ask for community assistance

US measles cases hit 35-year high; Kentucky reports 4 cases in Jessamine County

Cyclospora outbreak prompts Kentucky school districts to pull produce from menus

Coleman chosen as chair of National Lieutenant Governors Association

Millions of eggs sold at Kroger, Brookshire’s locations in several states recalled for salmonella concerns

Beshear joins multistate lawsuit over FEMA, DHS grant conditions

Federal court dismisses DOJ attempt to obtain Kentucky voter rolls

Investigations into fatal Herrington Lake boat crash continue

Unemployment rates rose in June for over 100 Kentucky counties

Vietnam veteran laid to rest at Camp Nelson with military brothers and sisters by his side

Carrol Lynn New

Janice Lucille Bell

Mary Adilene (Smith) Dicken

Montie A. Sutton

Dewayne Jones