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KY Officials Talk Economic Development Kentucky officials say a workshop will help community and business leaders take advantage of an economic development tool.The event is set for Tuesday in Somerset, where officials will give updated information about Opportunity Zones.Representatives from the state Cabinet for Economic Development and the Department for Local Government also will…
Hunter’s Rifle Accidentially Shoots Him A man was airlifted to UK Medical Center after being shot with his own gun.Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies said the 36-year-old man from Keavy was hunting just before 8 p.m. off Parman Road near London Thursday when his gun accidentally went off and shot him.They said the man was…
KFC Has A Chicken-Smelling Yule Log If the smell of Kentucky Fried Chicken roasting on an open fire appeals to you, you’re in luck.KFC tweeted on Thursday that it is offering an 11 Herbs and Spices Firelog, saying it’s the best way to make your fire smell less like fire and more like chicken.The…
Secret Santa Pays For Local Christmas Layaways Christmas came early for some very grateful shoppers at Walmart.A single-mom in Corbin, Donna Walters, said she could not believe it when she found out the Christmas presents she bought on layaway for her 15-month-old daughter, Harper, had been anonymously paid for.A Walmart spokeswoman said a man…
Keep The Cold Away Drive Needs Donations The annual “A Coat To Keep The Cold Away” coat drive is coming to a close. The organizer says they still need about 1,000 new coats to fulfill all their requests. Local artist and activist Devine Carama says the number of requests for brand new winter coats…
KY Supreme Court Strikes Down Teacher Pension Law The Kentucky Supreme Court has struck down a pension law that prompted thousands of teachers to protest at the state Capitol.Kentucky has one of the worst-funded public pension systems in the country. The state is at least $38 billion short of the money it needs to…
Toyota Issues Recall Toyota is issuing another recall.The company is recalling about 70 thousand Toyota and Lexus brand vehicles in the United States and Canada to replace airbag inflators.The inflators could explode and shrapnel could harm drivers and passengers.The recall covers the 2003 to 2005 Corolla and Tundra and the 2002 to 2005 Sequoia…
Local Family Treated By Baking Memories 4 Kids Baking Memories 4 Kids, the Knox County Sheriff’s office, and the Richland Fire Department surprised Kail Campbell Wednesday night with news that he is going to Disney World. Campbell was diagnosed early in the year with Type 1 diabetes and complications with high blood sugars and…
Airlines Getting Ready For Christmas Crowds Airlines in the United States are expecting an increase of more than 5% in air travel during the Christmas and New Year’s break. That means more than 2.5 million people will travel per day. The busiest day is expected to be the Friday before Christmas.The least busiest travel…
KSP Still Cramming The Cruiser Kentucky State Police was back at “cramming the cruiser” once again on Wednesday, with the help of local Save-A-Lot stores.Trooper Jody Sims says this is the second year Save-A-Lot has partnered with KSP Post 13 to collect food for the needy.Stores in Perry, Knott, Breathitt, and Leslie counties teamed…