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August 18, 2026

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[ August 18, 2026 ] Third Arrest made in Pulaski County homicide Investigation Local News
[ August 18, 2026 ] What A Measles Outbreak in Western KY means for us in the Lake Cumberland Area Local News
[ August 18, 2026 ] Successful Back to School Bash Held on Monday Evening Local News
[ August 18, 2026 ] Replace smoke alarms when they are 10 years old Local News
[ August 18, 2026 ] Sheriff’s Office Weekly Arrest and Activity Log Local News

Allergy season in full swing, pharmacist recommends prevention

March 12, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WBKO) -Spring does not officially begin until Friday, March 20, but allergy season is already underway. According to the CDC’s National Health Interview Survey, more than one-quarter of U.S. adults and nearly one in five […]

AAA Travel Reveals Top Spring Break Hot Spots

March 12, 2026 Kisha Jones

Spring Break isn’t a national holiday, but for many families it’s an annual tradition. AAA Travel booking data reveals top destinations and trends as Spring Breakers prepare to travel throughout March and April. Flights to […]

Kentucky lawmakers file bill to expand coverage for prosthetics, orthotics

March 12, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Kentucky senators introduced a bill that aims to expand access to needed prosthetics. Senate Bill 97 is meant to improve insurance coverage for prosthetic and orthotic devices, according to a news release from the […]

Lawmaker pushes plan to address healthcare shortage in underserved communities

March 12, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WYMT) – Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers is working to address the state’s healthcare shortage through SJR 116, which would direct three state universities to develop a plan to keep student doctors to practice medicine in […]

Kentucky American Water invests $72 million in infrastructure upgrades

March 12, 2026 Kisha Jones

(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky American Water says it invested nearly $72 million in infrastructure improvements in 2025 to strengthen reliability and water quality for customers across its service areas. The company says the upgrades include improvements […]

Trump will visit Ohio and Kentucky to push economic message, back primary challenger to Massie

March 11, 2026 Kisha Jones

(AP/Lex 18) — President Donald Trump plans to visit Ohio and Kentucky on Wednesday to argue that his policies can steady an economy facing shock waves from the war on Iran and to try to defeat one of the few […]

Rising diesel prices hit owner-operators hard, but moving companies hold the line on in-state rates

March 11, 2026 Kisha Jones

(LEX 18) — As prices rise at the fuel pumps, with diesel fuel shooting up faster than other kinds, there is growing concern that anything and everything delivered by truck will cost more, so that […]

Former UK student indicted in connection with baby’s death

March 11, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – A former UK student charged in her baby’s death has been indicted. Laken Snelling is accused of hiding the birth and putting the baby’s body in a closet. On Monday a Fayette County […]

Advocates in Kentucky concerned over proposed domestic violence registry

March 11, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WAVE/WKYT) – In Kentucky’s capital, multiple bills are being discussed to address domestic violence. One of them, House Bill 773, would create a repeat domestic violence offender registry. While the goal is to keep Kentuckians […]

Bluegrass Crime Stoppers offering cash reward for information about wanted man

March 11, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – The Lexington Police Department is searching for a man wanted on a parole violation warrant, according to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers. Gage Cates was described by Bluegrass Crime Stoppers as 5 feet, 5 inches […]

Kentucky General Assembly overrides Gov. Beshear’s first veto of legislative session

March 11, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Kentucky lawmakers voted to override Gov. Andy Beshear’s first veto of the legislative session. House Bill 314 seeks to remove the Kentucky Communications Network Authority from the Governor’s office, according to a news release […]

Kentucky leaders highlight farmers’ role in aviation’s future in Frankfort

March 11, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – State leaders from agriculture, business, aviation, and the Kentucky General Assembly are holding a press conference they say will highlight the economic opportunity alternative aviation fuel presents for Kentucky’s farmers, communities, and workforce. […]

Allergy season in full swing, pharmacist recommends prevention

AAA Travel Reveals Top Spring Break Hot Spots

Kentucky lawmakers file bill to expand coverage for prosthetics, orthotics

Lawmaker pushes plan to address healthcare shortage in underserved communities

Kentucky American Water invests $72 million in infrastructure upgrades

Trump will visit Ohio and Kentucky to push economic message, back primary challenger to Massie

Rising diesel prices hit owner-operators hard, but moving companies hold the line on in-state rates

Former UK student indicted in connection with baby’s death

Advocates in Kentucky concerned over proposed domestic violence registry

Bluegrass Crime Stoppers offering cash reward for information about wanted man

Kentucky General Assembly overrides Gov. Beshear’s first veto of legislative session

Kentucky leaders highlight farmers’ role in aviation’s future in Frankfort

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