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The Kentucky State Police is reminding residents to use caution around rail lines. “See Tracks? Think Train Week”, formerly known as Rail Safety week, is being observed now through September 21. According to rail safety education nonprofit Operation Lifesaver, every three hours in the United States a vehicle or person is struck by a train. More than 2,300 people are injured or killed in railroad crossing and trespassing incidents across […]

The man convicted of Crystal Rogers’s murder will spend the rest of his life behind bars. During a sentencing hearing at the Nelson County Justice Center Wednesday, Nelson Circuit Judge Charles Simms III sentenced Brooks Houck to a term of life in prison for the charge of Murder - Principal or Accomplice, and five years for the charge of Tampering with Physical Evidence, with the terms to be served concurrently. […]

The Radcliff City Council met for their second meeting of the month Tuesday. The council approved, on second readings, an amendment to the city’s flood prevention ordinance to match definitions for “significant structures” to updated state definitions in order to maintain compliance, and an amendment to the city’s 2024-2025 budget. The council motioned to postpone the second reading of an ordinance rezoning 238 Cedar Oak Drive in Vine Grove from Commercial […]

A Kentucky veteran declared killed in action during the Vietnam War will be laid to rest this week. The Kentucky State Police will provide an escort for the remains of U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Henry Gerald Gish, who will be laid to rest in the Berea Cemetery on Saturday, September 20. According to the KSP, Gish’s remains will arrive at Louisville Muhammed Ali International Airport Thursday morning. Troopers from KSP Posts […]

The Elizabethtown City Council met for their first regular meeting of the month Monday. The first readings were held on three ordinances setting city tax rates for 2025. The rate for all motor vehicles and watercraft will be 11.6 cents per $100 of assessed value and the franchise tax rate for all eligible bank deposits will be .025 percent, both of which are unchanged from last year. The rate for real and […]

A seven-month investigation by game wardens with Kentucky Fish and Wildlife into illegal commercial catfish harvesting resulted in the serving of multiple search warrants Friday. Operation River Raid was a coordinated statewide enforcement effort on September 12 during which 10 search warrants were executed “from Paducah to Ashland.” The KSP says: “The investigation focused on individuals and entities suspected of violating state law governing commercial fishing and the sale of wildlife.” KFW […]

What’s the buzz at Bernheim Forest this weekend? It’s BugFest 2025. “BugFest is an awesome festival that we have going on at Bernheim this Saturday, September 20,” said Bernheim Forest Marketing and Communications Director Lynette Cox. “It’s a great time to bring the kids out and celebrate insects and the vital ecological services that they provide.” The family-friendly event will feature educational activities and fun experiences for kids to learn from and […]

CASA of the Heartland is among the organizations receiving support from the WHAS Crusade for Children. According to a release from the organization, CASA of the Heartland was awarded a $12,000 grant. The release states: “The funding will provide training, resources, and ongoing support for CASA volunteers, ensuring they are fully equipped to give children in vulnerable circumstances a consistent voice in court and in the community.” CASA of the Heartland […]

While some portions of Kentucky saw some rainfall in the past week, the mainly dry weather has led to continued drought conditions. “So the D-0 drought is in the northern part of Hardin County as well as Meade, Breckinridge, and parts of Grayson, and D-0 means that we’re looking at abnormally dry soil conditions right now, and D-1 drought is a little bit more severe on the scale,” said Meteorologist Samantha […]