Senate Majority Leader McConnell Comments On KY Governor Election Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin “had a good four years,” but he says a review of Bevin’s narrow reelection defeat is unlikely to change the outcome.Bevin trailed Democrat Andy Beshear by about 5,000 votes in the Nov. 5 election. A…
Kentucky Fish And Wildlife Debuts App Kentucky Fish and Wildlife has debuted a new app that will allow people to report suspected illegal activity.A statement from the agency says it has partnered with tip411 to create the KFWLaw app, which allows people to submit anonymous tips to law enforcement about fish, wildlife or boating.…
Hazard Pavilion Open To Veterans Mayor Happy Mobelini officially announced on Veterans Day that all veterans now have free access to use the Hazard Pavilion.The Hazard Pavilion features an Olympic-size swimming pool, tennis, court, walking track and more.Mobelini said it is the least the city could do for veterans.”For the veterans that do everything…
Making Your Vehicle Winter Ready According to mechanic at Bailey’s Tire Service in Hazard “The biggest three main things I would worry about is checking your tires, checking the air pressure, checking your coolant levels and wiper blades,” said Dwayne Eversole. He says checking your tires is important when road conditions get bad, cold…
Winter Weather Advisory Forecasters say a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the entire region until 11 a.m.Regardless if you ended up with snow on the ground or not at your house, temps will be cold all day. Daytime highs will struggle to get to 30 for most and some places may not…
KY Drought Declarations Lifted Kentucky officials have removed drought declarations for all 120 counties in the state.A Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet news release says recent rains have eliminated precipitation deficits and improved stream flows and soil moisture levels.Statewide drought declarations were issued Oct. 3, but officials say precipitation since then has helped ease…
Large Donation For KY Law School The University of Kentucky’s College of Law has drawn a $20 million donation from one of its alumni.The university announced the gift from J. David Rosenberg and his wife Dianne on Friday. The donation is the third largest single gift in university history.Rosenberg specializes in corporate finance, venture…
Diocese Provides Help for Addiction Recovery A Roman Catholic diocese in Kentucky plans to lease a retreat center to community groups for addiction treatment and recovery.News outlets report reports the Lexington diocese announced the move Friday involving the little-used Cliffview Retreat and Conference Center in Lancaster.The facility will be leased to the Catholic Action…
Johnson County Animal Shelter Needs Help The Johnson County animal shelter is raising money to help them get through the winter. On Sunday the shelter hosted a chili dinner-gospel sing.Lisa Trusty-Roberts, shelter president and manager, said the event benefits a good cause.”We are hoping it will just grow year to year. This is our…
New, Life-Saving Equipment For Floyd County AMR Lifeguard supplied AED defibrillators to each police cruiser in Floyd County with no cost to the department.”It’s another way for us to grow our resources and to increase our capabilities to all of the citizens we serve,” explained Bert Absher, Director of Operations.Officials with the American Heart…