Cumberland On A Water Alert The mayor of the City of Cumberland has declared a state of emergency following an oil spill Sunday upstream from the city’s water supply in the Cumberland River.The Kentucky Division of Water is urging all customers of the city-owned water system to avoid any contact with the water supply…
Moving Forward In Drug Lawsuit The Kentucky Senate’s top leader said Thursday he plans to forge ahead with a proposal calling for an investigation into the state’s $24 million settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma. Source: MG News Return to News
Kentucky Couple Adopts More Children A Kentucky couple has officially adopted a group of five sisters who they have been fostering since 2016.Aubrey, 11, and her four sisters, ranging in age from 4 to 10, were officially adopted by Whitney and James Meserve. Aubrey tells media outlets that it’s a relief to end up…
Taco Bell Dollar Menu Expands Fast-food chain Taco Bell is planning to expand its dollar menu in an effort to get more customers looking to spend less at the drive-thru.The company announced this week it will offer 21 menu items for $1, including the return of its double stacked tacos in nacho crunch, chipotle…
Layoffs At Whitley County Company More than 400 positions will be laid off at a Whitley County company.PAE Visa Support Services in Williamsburg filed a WARN notice Wednesday, stating that 425 positions will be laid off.This is expected to happen on February 28, 2020.PAE will no longer be the employer on the VSS contract,…
Pay Increase At the University Of Kentucky The University of Kentucky has announced a $2 increase in the starting wages for regular employees.University President Eli Capilouto says the increase from $10.40 to $12.50 an hour is “the right thing to do.” The increase would begin on July 1.It’s one of several improvements in benefits…
Leslie County Family Loses Everything In Fire A family of five is grateful they have each other after a fire ripped through their home in Leslie County, burning the trailer down in just a matter of minutes.The Middleton family lost almost everything they owned in the fire. Thursday afternoon, Amanda Middleton sifted through the…
Looking At Recycling Expenses A Kentucky county may lose its curbside recycling service as its main provider struggles under increasing processing costs.Warren County is trying to determine how to move forward if Southern Recycling stops service before its contract is scheduled to end this summer, Judge-Executive Mike Buchanon told the Bowling Green Daily News…
A Book About A Famous Person The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park in Kentucky is offering a new book club, and the first book selection will be about the former president’s wife.The first Parks and Pages Book Club discussion will be held Jan. 24 on the book “Mrs. Lincoln and Mrs. Keckly: The…
Looking For The Horse Shooter Once the story hit the news about the horses found shot to death in Floyd County, more than 30 people have called in to pledge money to increase the reward for information about the shooting. The reward, which was originally $500, is now estimated to be more than $5,000.As…