FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff on Friday, Sept. 11, to commemorate Patriot Day and honor those lost in the 9/11 attacks 25 years ago. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses and organizations throughout the Commonwealth to join in this tribute.
Source: WEKT. ELKTON, Ky. (WEKT) – An Elkton gas station temporarily evacuated Tuesday during a reported gas leak. According to a report by WEKT, Chief James Calvary with the Elkton Fire Department says they were called to the scene of a natural gas leak at a FiveStar Gas Station. As a result, WEKT reports the gas station was evacuated as…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear shared an announcement by Ford Motor Co. about plans to build a new $1 billion paint shop at the Kentucky Truck Plant. The Kentucky Truck Assembly plant in Louisville is Ford’s largest and most profitable U.S. manufacturing plant, where a truck rolls off the assembly line every 45 seconds, according to officials….
ROBERTSON COUNTY, Tenn. – Twelve Robertson County, Tennessee residents were indicted on federal drug charges related to firearms offenses, following a multi-year investigation, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Tennessee. According to a press release, the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) conducted a joint investigation into an alleged…
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Scottsville drivers should be aware of active construction on North Court Street, police say. The Scottsville Police Department says the work is taking place on North Court Street between East Poplar and East Cedar Street. Police say traffic delays are expected. Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead, remain alert and seek an alternative route.
BARREN COUNTY, Ky. (Glasgow News 1) – Five cases of measles have been reported in Barren County, according to a report by Glasgow News 1. Glasgow News 1 states health leaders are encouraging Kentuckians to get vaccinated amid an ongoing outbreak across multiple states. The report says one of those health professionals is Dr. Steven Stack, secretary of the Kentucky…
GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. – One man has been arrested following a reported hours-long standoff in Graves County. According to the Graves County Sheriff’s office, on Wednesday around 8:20 a.m., a caller reported an altercation and shots fired at a mobile home park off of Kentucky Highway 534 on Toy Circle. Authorities say they arrived, along with Kentucky State Police, and…
Photo source: Grayson County Sheriff’s OfficeGRAYSON COUNTY, Ky. – The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information about locating a man. “We are only seeking to identify this individual so that we may speak with him regarding a matter we are looking into,” GCSO stated in a social media post. GCSO states that the “post should not be taken as…
CADIZ, Ky. – A Trigg County man is charged with arson following an investigation. On Sept. 4, Kentucky State Police investigators were requested after a barn fire in the 5000 block of Princeton Road in Cadiz. Initial reports indicated that the fire was intentionally set. Investigators say evidence indicates the fire was not accidental or of natural origin. KSP also…
Photo source: Irvington Police DepartmentUPDATE Sept. 10 at 8:00 am IRVINGTON, Ky. – The Breckinridge County Sheriff’s Office and the Irvington Police Department say that 45-year-old Lester Perks is now in custody. According to BCSO, Perks allegedly fired a weapon at an IPD officer near Eva Carmen Park UPDATE Sept. 9 at 2:44 p.m. IRVINGTON, Ky. – The Kentucky State…
