Local News
Month: May 2026
Local News
Bus Evacuation Drill Planned Today
The Wayne County School district will conduct a bus evacuation drill today, Friday, May 15th, at 2:45 p.m. To help prepare for dismissal, afternoon announcements will begin at 2:35 p.m., and parent pick-up students will […]
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Local Food Drive Underway
In celebration of Homemakers’ 75th anniversary, the Pots & Pans Homemaker Club is sponsoring a food drive for local Blessing Boxes. Please consider donating non-perishable, unexpired food items to help us fight hunger. Donations can […]
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Region News
Overturned tractor closes roadway in Whitley County
(WKYT) – Woodbine Fire and Rescue has issued a traffic warning after a tractor-trailer overturned Thursday morning. Overturned trailer in Whitley County(Woodbine Fire & Rescue) In the area of Redbird Road (Highway 204) just past […]
Region News
Two firefighters injured in Laurel County building fire, both released from hospital
(WKYT) – One firefighter from the Lily Fire and Rescue Department and another from the Laurel County Fire Department were injured in a building fire, according to London Mayor Randall Weddle. The firefighters were injured […]
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Voter Fraud Hotline
(WKYT) – The Kentucky Attorney General’s Office is ramping up its efforts to combat voter fraud ahead of next Tuesday’s primary election. Attorney General Russell Coleman reminded voters on Thursday to report any suspected election […]
State News
Gov Beshear: Kentucky Reaches 10th EV Fast-Charging Site
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that Team Kentucky has launched its 10th EV fast-charging site, as drivers in Southcentral Kentucky are now able to plug in at Casey’s in Bowling Green. “Team Kentucky knows that EVs […]
State News
FEMA Approves More Than $1.2 Billion to Support Recovery in Seven Southeastern States
FEMA recently approved more than $1.2 billion in funding to support recovery in Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. This includes $1.1 billion to reimburse for costs related to the COVID-19 […]
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AP report: Kentucky Republicans race to replace McConnell while carefully keeping him at arm’s length
(AP/ LEX 18) — U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell is considered such a titan in his home state that Kentucky lawmakers voted to put a statue of him alongside Abraham Lincoln in the Capitol. After overcoming […]
School News
Former Kentucky education commissioner to leave California superintendent job
(WKYT) – A former Kentucky education commissioner is out of a superintendent job he took in California. A joint statement from the Governing Board of the Laguna Beach Unified School District and Jason Glass said […]
State News
Gov. Beshear: 12 Nonprofit Organizations Receive $50,000 in Grants to Support Health and Wellness Through the Arts
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that 12 nonprofit organizations across the commonwealth will receive a total of $50,000 to support arts programs that promote health, wellness and community connection. “The arts bring people together, strengthen our […]