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Summertime means trips to the lake and fun on the water, so the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife is reminding residents to take extra precautions to have a safe and enjoyable time. KFW says thoroughly check that required equipment is present and in good working order before launching your boat. Watch weather forecasts and stay aware of your surroundings. Make sure somebody on the shore knows your itinerary and the passengers […]

Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency across the commonwealth as communities continue to clean up the damage from storms that swept through the area over the weekend. The governor’s office says the storms produced heavy rain showers and thunderstorms with strong winds, hail, and in some locations tornadoes. Crews from Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Four worked to clear trees and debris from roadways across the area. Hardin County Emergency […]

Unemployment rates rose in 118 counties in Kentucky from April 2023 to April 2024, including in the Lincoln Trail District. The Kentucky Center for Statistics says the state unemployment average for April 2024 was reported at 4.3 percent. That’s an increase from the 3.5 percent average that was reported in April of 2023. Unemployment rates across the commonwealth did, however, see a decrease from March of this year. The unemployment average for […]

Governor Andy Beshear announced additional funding for electric vehicle charging locations across the commonwealth, and area communities are among the sites. The governor discussed the grant funding during his Team Kentucky update Thursday. “Today’s awards represent an $11.8 million investment through a federal program known as the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program,” Beshear said. “In total, we’ve now awarded $27 million of grants through this program.” The governor’s office says […]

Area law enforcement is taking it to the streets Monday to show their support for the Special Olympics as they participate in the annual Torch Relay for the Special Olympics. “Law enforcement all across the state carry a torch to the opening ceremonies, which will be May 31 in Richmond, Kentucky, at the stadium at EKU for the Special Olympics, and we do it in support and to bring awareness and […]

Grayson County Sheriff Norman Chaffins is recognizing the quick action of one of his deputies Tuesday. Body cam footage from Deputy Thomas Lane shows the deputy responding to a car on fire at the intersection of Shrewsbury Lane and Schoolhouse Road near Leitchfield shortly before midnight May 21. The video shows Lane arrive on the scene to find the vehicle nearly fully engulfed in flames. After witnesses on scene told him […]

Fort Knox is gearing up to observe the Memorial Day holiday “We’re going to be hosting our Memorial Day ceremony at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central at 11.30 a.m. on Monday in honor of all service members who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the nation,” said Fort Knox Garrison Commander Colonel Christopher Ricci.  U.S. Army Recruiting Command and Fort Knox Commander Major General Johnny Davis will be the ceremony’s keynote […]

Memorial Day weekend is here, and if the weather cooperates it means the first weekend for Elizabethtown’s American Legion Waterpark. “Once we’re open, our hours this season will be Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and then on Sundays we’re open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.,” said E-Town PArks and Rec Programs Coordinator Adam Case. “The season starts this Saturday. We will close at the end of the […]

Folks traveling south this Memorial Day weekend can stop at the best maintained rest stop in Kentucky on the way home. The northbound Interstate 65 rest area near Horse Cave in Hart County was presented with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Best Maintained Rest Area Award this week, the first time in the 24-year history of the award the Hart County location has been honored. Transportation cabinet judges select the award recipient […]