Overdose Awareness Month Commemorated with First Ever Recovery Rally in Clay City
A new event will be taking place this weekend in order to help Eastern Kentuckians struggling with drug addiction to get help, and to promote hope for those connected to the drug epidemic as well as receive crucial training and information. Saturday, August 17th will be the first Eastern Ky Recovery, Breaking the Chains Recovery […]
The Weekend is Looking Hot and Mostly Sunny
Did you feel the weather when you woke up this morning? That’s football weather and its that time of year where the Friday night lights take over. Lets take a look at that community trust bank weather forecast for Madison and surrounding counties. For your Friday, the theme of hot will continue as we creep […]
Afternoon News Brief 8-16-19: Alleged Sexual assault at the National Guard Armory, Irvine American Legion Post 79 closes due to threats, Car chase in Laurel County ends in a fiery crash
Estill County Animal Shelter Takes in 17 Animals Following Owsley County Hoarding Situation
The Estill County Animal Shelter now has a batch of new animals after they were rescued from Owsley County. According to animal control officer Tommy Mullen, the 11 cats and 6 dogs were taken from an older disabled lady that was allegedly a hoarder. Mullen states that the animals were removed from her home because […]
McConnell Camp: Shoulder Surgery a Success
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is now recovering after what has been deemed a successful surgery. He is now reportedly still taking time off and resting at his Louisville home. Following a fall a day after his spirited Fancy Farm appearance, McConnell suffered a fractured shoulder at his Louisville home. The following statement was issued […]
Furry Fridays: Bebe the Cat!
Interested in adopting a pet? Check out this website: forpawsunleashed.com or call them at (859) 893-3647. Meet Bebe and learn all about her in the video above! She is a sweet and playful cat. Bebe has a slight limp, but a great sense of adventure! For Paws Unleashed also offers boarding, grooming, daycare, and taxi […]
Irvine American Legion Post to Close Amid Threats
American Legion Post 79 closed its doors Wednesday, after receiving apparent threats. Kentucky State Police and Internal Affairs are currently investigating the matter. The decision to temporarily cease operation came from the Department Commander after threats were made towards “local and state American Legion officials”. The Post will reopen once the investigations are completed.
Laurel and Rockcastle County Road Rehab to Begin this Weekend
MANCHESTER, Ky. (August 16, 2019) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 11 Office advises motorists that a I-75 rehab project is set to begin at mile points 50.2 – 55.3 in Laurel and Rockcastle counties on Sunday, August 18. The project will involve base failure repairs, pavement repairs, and drainage outlet installations. ATS Construction will […]
Richmond Man Allegedly Assaults Girlfriend and Her Acquaintance
Richmond Police were called to a residence on Barringer Lane early Thursday morning in reference to a male subject reportedly forcing a female subject into an apartment. Upon arrival at the scene, the officer heard arguing coming from an upstairs unit. Police observed an open door to the apartment, and announced his presence to the […]
Alleged Drinking at the National Guard Armory Leads to Sexual Abuse Charges for Soldier
Richmond Police Wednesday arrested a soldier stationed at the National Guard Armory in Richmond in reference to an alleged sexual assault. According to the citation, RPD arrived at the Armory on Robert Hacker Way after receiving a phone call from a soldier that the suspect, Darren Wayne Turner, allegedly had “touched the privates” of another […]
Corbin Teen’s “Hot Pursuit” Goes Up in Flames
The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office was involved in quite a scene yesterday afternoon, when an officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop. Stopping the vehicle would prove not to be the only problem officials would encounter, however. According to the Sheriff’s Office, police observed a silver Pontiac G6 on Hopkins Cemetery Road traveling through an […]
