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Mammoth Cave’s Green River Ferry to close Wednesday

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – The Green River Ferry will be closed from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26. According to Mammoth Cave National Park, the closure is to allow park maintenance staff to replace safety gates. For updates on closures, you can follow Mammoth Cave National Park on Twitter.

Fox News announces Tucker Carlson departure

Photo: Getty Images via CNN Newsource(CNN) – Fox News has cut ties with Tucker Carlson. Carlson was the host of the network’s 8 p.m. hour. The unexpected announcement comes one week after Fox News settled a blockbuster defamation lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems. Fox agreed to pay Dominion for $787 million over the network’s spreading of election lies and in…

Police: 1 dead following wreck in Logan County

AUBURN, Ky. – One person is dead and another is in the hospital after a fatal wreck in Logan County this morning, police say. The Logan County Sheriff’s office says it responded Monday at approximately 7:50 a.m. for a two-vehicle injury collision at the intersection of U.S. 68 and West Main Street in Auburn. According to authorities, a 2011 Kia…

Sunrise Spotlight: CASA Training

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by the German American Bank, we met with Melinda Hill. She spoke to us about some upcoming CASA training and how you can get involved. To learn what it takes to become the voice of a neglected child who has been placed in Foster Care, you can click right here.

What’s Happening SoKy: Cornhole Tournament for Bike4Altz

For today’s edition of What’s Happening SoKy, we met with Luke Williams and Callan Jones. They spoke to us about how you can raise money for Alzheimer’s with a Cornhole Tournament! On Saturday, April 29th, you can head on down to Keller-Williams First Choice Realty for the second annual tournament. You can get in on the fun from 2:00 –…

Living Well: Healthy Habits that Help the Earth

It’s a day to raise awareness of the need to protect our planet. Earth Day was Saturday but caring for the earth should never stop. And there are some things you can do to not only give your health a boost but also the environment. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has…

Metcalfe County’s Luke Meadows signs with Campbellsville

EDMONTON, Ky. – Metcalfe County High School held a signing day for Luke Meadows, who will be attending Campbellsville University joining the Tigers football program. Meadows has been a leader on the line for the Hornets during his tenure at Metcalfe County High School. The future Tiger says there were plenty of qualities that made Campbellsville the perfect spot for…

Monroe, Barren Co. residents indicted on election law violations

(Credit: Pixabay)FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Monroe County constable and six other individuals are facing election fraud charges stemming from the 2022 primary election. Monroe County constable James “Darrell” Jackson and residents of Monroe and Barren counties were indicted by a Monroe County grand jury for election law violations and other crimes, according to the Office of Attorney General Daniel Cameron….

KSP’s Cover the Cruiser raises thousands for Special Olympics Kentucky

Photo: The Kentucky State PoliceFRANKFORT, Ky. – Last week, local Kentucky State Police troopers were among many across the state raising funds during Cover the Cruiser. According to KSP, this year’s event raised a total of $9,185 to benefit Special Olympics Kentucky. All 16 KSP posts participated in the event, which has turned into a friendly competition. This year, Post…