Mike Houchens joined the National Guard just after 9/11 and just before the beginning of the Iraq War. That conflict taught him many things but also made readjustment to life back home difficult. He is this week’s Voices of Honor.
Brett Guthrie issued the following statement about his primary victory Tuesday evening: “I am humbled by the support I received tonight from Republicans across the Second District. Throughout this campaign, the sentiment I heard repeatedly is, ‘We have to stop Joe Biden, he’s ruining our country.’ I couldn’t agree more, and that’s why I’m running for re-election. If Republicans win…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky Democratic Party Chair Colmon Elridge released the following statement on the Democratic nomination of former Rep. Charles Booker for the U.S. Senate: “With Charles Booker’s victory tonight, Kentucky Democrats have made history by nominating the first Black candidate to lead a major party ticket heading into a general election in Kentucky. Representation matters and generations of…
On Tuesday, May 17, Sen. Rand Paul’s re-election campaign released the following video statement from Paul following his victory on winning the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate: “Kentucky, I want to thank you for voting for me to be your Republican nominee for U.S. Senate. I’m honored to serve and honored to have your vote. One more election will happen…
U.S. SENATOR REPUBLICAN Valerie “Dr. Val” FREDERICK – 3,435, 3.4% Paul V. HAMILTON – 3,174, 3.1% Rand PAUL – 91,103, 87.1% (projected winner) John SCHIESS – 1,744, 1.4% Tami L. STAINFIELD – 2,548, 2.4% Arnold BLANKENSHIP – 2,630, 2.5% DEMOCRAT Charles BOOKER – 38,867, 69.5% (projected winner) Ruth GAO – 4,202, 6.8% John MERRILL – 8,185, 11.7% Joshua Wesley BLANTON…
GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department stated it will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints in Glasgow city limits between May 21 and May 31. The safety checkpoints will be but not limited to Columbia Avenue, West Main Street, North Jackson Hwy. and Happy Valley Road, according to police. During the safety checkpoints, officers will enforce laws related to driving…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear announced Tuesday that a pharmaceutical manufacturing, wholesale and technology organization will expand its operations with a new headquarters in Scottsville. A2A Pharmaceutical Network is investing $1.7 million-plus into the headquarters and creating 27 full-time jobs for residents in Allen County. A release by Beshear’s office stated that the environmentally conscious, state-of-the-art facility will locate…
BENTON, Ky. – The deputy who was pronounced dead following Monday’s officer-involved shooting has been identified as Calloway County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Jody Cash, according to KSP. Cash was a KSP trooper from 2011 until 2018 when he retired at the rank of sergeant. BENTON, Ky. – A deputy and one other person are dead following an officer-involved shooting…
On today’s edition of SoKY’s Choice, we sit down with Allie Thomas and Joe Hoffswell live in studio to discuss a few events with the Bowling Green Comedy Show. To find out more, click here.
As the U.S. sees a wave of new COVID-19 cases, one top health officials cautions we’re not completely finished with COVID-19. But experts are split on whether we’ll see a summer surge. Today’s Health News has the latest on the COVID-19 outlook and what officials say needs to be done.
