Wolf Country

The severe weather threat was reduced Thursday, but additional rainfall combined with more rain in the forecast has state officials reminding Kentuckians to make good decisions and avoid risks involved with flash flooding and widespread flooding. The National Weather Service in Louisville says a stalled cold front means there are still chances for storms Friday and Saturday, but the threat of tornadoes is reduced. Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall are still expected […]

Crystal Rogers investigation suspect Steven Lawson was back in Nelson Circuit Court for a status hearing Thursday as Nelson Circuit Judge Charles Simms III reviewed several motions before the court. Special Prosecutor Shane Young remanded his motion for the court to order DNA testing of two hairs found in Rogers’s vehicle and for Lawson to submit to a cheek swab to provide a DNA sample. Young said after speaking to a KSP […]

Unemployment rates across the Lincoln Trail District were up in February from where they were the year prior. The Kentucky Center for Statistics says unemployment rates increased in 83 of the state’s counties in February. The rates were the same in four counties and decreased in 33. The state unemployment average for February was reported at 5.5 percent. That is a slight increase from the average seen in February 2024 […]

After the first wave of storms worked its way through the area Wednesday evening and overnight, more chances for severe weather remain in the forecast the rest of the week. “We’re just going to have wave after wave of showers and storms, and some could come down pretty heavily at times,” said Meteorologist Ron Steve with the National Weather Service in Louisville. “Really, the first wave was Wednesday evening and you […]

The weather this week may not be friendly to outdoor activity, but as the weather gets warmer and you get ready for summer fun be sure you are mindful of fire safety. Radcliff Deputy Fire Marshal Tommy Crane says make sure grills, especially gas ones, are properly cleaned ahead of use, and use them at a safe distance. “We recommend if you have a grill at a private residence keep it […]

State education officials are encouraging colleges and universities to recognize prior learning experiences. The Council on Postsecondary Education says the Kentucky Student Success Collaborative has launched a year-long initiative aimed at encouraging Kentucky colleges and universities to award academic credit for knowledge gained through work, military, or life experiences. The CPE says practices like credit for prior learning signal that higher education is for everyone and not just recent high school graduates. […]