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Former Mammoth Cave National Park Employee Sentenced A former longtime employee at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for skimming money from the park’s recreational fees.A statement from the U.S. Attorney’s office in Louisville says former employee Leslie Lewis took nearly $170,000 of funds collected…
Corbin Firefighters Fighting Breast Cancer Corbin firefighters are wearing pink helmets this month to raise awareness for breast cancer.They sell sponsorships to local businesses for the helmets.The fire department is also selling t-shirts for $10.They have done this the past few years. In previous years, the proceeds have gone to the Tri-County Cancer Coalition,…
Identifying A Soldier From Pearl Harbor The remains of a sailor killed at Pearl Harbor have been identified as those of a Kentucky soldier. I’s being reported 20-year-old Seaman Second Class Hubert Hall was aboard the USS Oklahoma with 428 crewmen on Dec. 7, 1941, when it was struck by Japanese torpedoes and capsized.…
Beware Of The Danger Of Space Heaters Turning on the heat may not sound dangerous, but it could put your house in flames.Corbin Fire Department Captain Eric Philpot says they see a lot of fires start because of space heaters. Flammable objects must be at least three feet away from the heater.”We’ll find them…
KY School Administrators Plead Not Guilty Two Kentucky school administrators pleaded not guilty to charges they improperly handled sexual abuse allegations against a teacher.The State Journal reports Franklin County Superintendent Mark Kopp and Bondurant Middle School Principal Whitney Allison entered pleas Tuesday. Kopp is charged with trying to bribe a public servant. Allison is…
It’s Deer Driving Season Watch out for deer when you are out driving this fall.White-tailed deer’s peak mating season and hunting season is in October and November making them more likely to suddenly run onto the roads. The chance of a collision between a deer and a car increases greatly in the fall months.Officials…
KY Inmates Complete GED Class is in session at the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center.”We are trying to create new interest here and get more inmates to come out and get their GED,” says Assistant Director of Big Sandy Community and Technical College Skills U LauraTackett.After several years with low enrollment rates, administrator Byron…
McGrath Raises Millions Retired Marine combat pilot Amy McGrath is showing her ability as a campaign fundraiser, hauling in more than $10.7 million since starting her campaign against Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.McGrath has outraised the six-term Kentucky Republican this year. However, based on the latest numbers posted by the Federal Election Commission McConnell…
Candidates For Governor Are Tied The Mason-Dixon Kentucky Poll is released and the results are somewhat interesting. The poll shows that statewide, 46 percent of likely voters support Republican Governor Matt Bevin, while 46 percent back Democratic Attorney General Andy Beshear. At the beginning of the year, Beshear held a 48 percent-40 percent lead…
Toyota Is Adding Jobs Toyota says it is adding 400 employees at a Kentucky plant with starting pay of more than $18 an hour.News outlets report plant manager Susan Elkington said in a video that the company is also offering a $500 signing bonus at the plant in Georgetown. Day shift starting hourly pay…