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1 dead, 1 injured after head-on collision in Bracken County

BROOKSVILLE, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal accident in Bracken County. According to a release, the Bracken County Sheriff’s Office contacted KSP to assist in a fatal collision investigation on KY 9 (AA Highway) at Old Pea Ridge Road Monday evening. KSP says an SUV driven by Deron Johnson crossed the center line and struck a…

12 Kentucky counties randomly selected for post-election inquiry

Photo source: Office of Attorney General Russell ColemanFRANKFORT, Ky. – Twelve Kentucky Counties were randomly selected for a post-election inquiry, according to the Office of Attorney General Russell Coleman. According to a release, General Coleman, in accordance with state law, randomly selected Rowan, Oldham, Franklin, Daviess, Laurel, Adair, Scott, Union, Fulton, Carroll, Floyd, and Pike. Counties will undergo an inquiry…

Park City Commission swears in 2 new commissioners

By GAGE WILSON For Glasgow News 1

Glasgow News 1.PARK CITY, Ky. (Glasgow News 1) – During Park City Commission’s June meeting, officials discussed the resignations of husband and wife Mike and Linda Burgess from city government. According to a report by Glasgow News 1, two residents, Bonita Martin and Kenneth Winchester, have been appointed to complete the terms in their place until the elections in November….

Jenny Stotts Lundy to be assistant principal of Metcalfe County Elementary

Source: Metcalfe County Schools. EDMONTON, Ky. – A search is underway for the next principal of Metcalfe County Middle School. According to Metcalfe County Schools, this follows after Jenny Stotts Lundy accepted an assistant principal position at Metcalfe County Elementary School. The district says she started her teaching career at Metcalfe County Elementary 26 years ago and spent five years…

Glasgow firefighter recovering from burn injuries, working to return to service

Source: TriStar Skyline Medical Center. NASHVILLE, Tenn.  – A Glasgow firefighter is sharing his story of recovery from burns he sustained while responding to a house fire. According to TriStar Skyline Medical Center, Glasgow Fire Department firefighter Malcolm Dile was focused on helping others when he responded to the scene of a fire in April. Within moments, TriStar says conditions…

Motorcyclist dead following three-vehicle crash in Laurel County

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. – A motorcyclist is dead following a three-vehicle collision in Laurel County. According to Laurel County Sheriff John Root, the crash occurred on West Hal Rogers Parkway around five miles west of London at the intersection of White Oak Road on Saturday night around 10:15 p.m. Authorities say a Chevrolet Equinox driven by 18-year-old Hannah Sproles of…

1 dead, 1 arrested after collision on Cumberland Parkway in Russell County

RUSSELL SPRINGS, Ky. – One person is dead following a two-vehicle collision on the Cumberland Parkway in Russell County on Monday. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers were requested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office to respond to the scene just after 2:30 p.m. Authorities say a preliminary investigation found 28-year-old Christopher Austin of Russell Springs was traveling west…

KYTC provides update on Metcalfe County roadway project

METCALFE COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet shared an update on a Metcalfe County road project Tuesday. According to a social media post, the realignment project at the intersection of U.S. 68 and KY 70 in Metcalfe County is progressing just east of the current intersection. KYTC says the new intersection and approaches “will provide a much safer connection…

The Mint announces record jackpot exceeding $1 million

Photo source: The Mint Gaming HallFRANKLIN, Ky. – The Mint at Kentucky Downs announced a record jackpot Tuesday. According to a release, a jackpot at its Franklin location has surpassed $1 million. The record total is the first in state history since gaming machines were legalized in 2011, according to The Mint. The previous record at The Mint was $780,307….