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Some Horses Need Help Leaders with the Clark County animal shelter are asking for help after taking in two emaciated horses Saturday night.The shelter is not equipped to house bigger animals and they are expecting significant veterinary costs due to their condition.The animal shelter is asking for monetary donations, as well as hay or…
Deploying Soldiers From KY There were lots of hugs and tears Saturday as family and friends said farewell to soldiers headed overseas. Nearly 60 Kentucky Guard Aviation Soldiers are deploying to the Middle East in support of the Global War on Terror. During a departure ceremony at the Boone National Guard Center, Kentucky National…
KY Lawmakers Vote to Make Solar Less Lucrative for Homeowners Lawmakers in Kentucky have approved a bill that could make solar panels less lucrative for residential customers beyond 2020. The House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 100 on Friday in a 71-24 vote. It would let the Public Service Commission, a board appointed by…
Laurel Co. Grand Jury Indicts Former Girls’ Basketball Coach A Laurel County grand jury returned an indictment Friday morning against Jon Walker. He served as the South Laurel girls’ basketball coach until right before the basketball season tipped off in the fall. Walker faces a charge of first-degree sexual abuse. According to the indictment,…
KY State Parks Holding A Public Hearing Kentucky State Parks will hold a public hearing this month to get feedback on a proposal for campground improvements at Carter Caves State Resort Park.A statement from the agency says the hearing will be held Feb. 27 at the park’s Lewis Caveland Lodge in Olive Hill. The…
Fetal Heartbeat Bill Passes KY Senate The Kentucky Senate has overwhelmingly passed a bill that would ban most abortions in the state once a fetal heartbeat is detected.The Republican-led chamber’s 31-6 vote on Thursday came a few hours after the measure cleared a committee. The bill now goes to the state House, which is…
KY Congressman Rogers Favors New Federal Funding Deal KY Congressman Hal Rogers voted in favor of the new federal funding deal. He spoke on the house floor Thursday night, saying he was proud of his colleagues for putting the package together and reaffirmed his support for border security.”We have a crisis at our southern…
Water Rising Troubles In Pulaski County A break from the rain has not stopped the water from rising in Pulaski County and the high water on Lake Cumberland is creating problems for marinas. Reports indicate water levels continue to rise around a foot each day. “It’s bad, it’s bad we don’t know how high…
Solar Legislation Passes KY Senate Legislation backed by power companies picked up momentum over objections from solar power interests on Wednesday, as the Kentucky Senate passed the bill that would change how utilities provide credits to customers with rooftop solar panels.The Senate voted 23-12 to approve the measure, a few hours after it cleared…
Prom Dresses Stolen In Clay County God’s Closet in Clay County is trying to help girls find the dress of their dreams in time for prom, but a recent theft means the non-profit might not be able to help as much as it would like. The owners say the ministry now gives out more…