Appalachian Wildlife Center Being Built Construction of the 80,000 square-foot visitor’s center building at the Appalachian Wildlife Center in Bell County has begun.The site was purchased almost three years ago, and the building is expected to take 18 to 20 months to complete.The center will contain two museums, a theatre and a 300 seat…
Funding For Coal Miners The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded a $1.75 million grant to the Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program (EKCEP). The funding is intended to help people who lost their jobs due to the decline in the coal industry.“Coal miners in the Commonwealth – in Eastern Kentucky in particular – have…
Foster Care Initiative In KY An initiative aimed at recruiting more foster and adoptive parents in Kentucky plans two meetings in March for interested parties to get information.A statement from the office of Kentucky first lady Glenna Bevin says the program Uniting Kentucky will offer a session at Corinth Baptist Church in London on…
IHOP Dishing Up Free Pancakes For A Good Cause IHOP is celebrating its 14th annual Free Pancake Day next Tuesday, March 12! Participating restaurants across the nation will offer guests a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will be accepting donations for its charity partners.The company has…
VP Pence Campaigning For Governor Bevin Vice President Mike Pence will appear at a fundraiser for Kentucky Republican Gov. Matt Bevin. Pence will reportedly attend an event on March 8 at the Aviation Museum of Kentucky in Lexington. It will cost $1,000 to attend, or $2,000 to attend and be listed as a host.…
Rescue Crews Help Out In Leslie County In the Confluence and Dry Hill communities of Leslie County, many people remained trapped in their homes and surrounded by flood water on Friday. Volunteers and county officials went out and delivered supplies by boat to those in need.”This is the worst I’ve seen it,” said John…
Soldiers In Pikeville Honor One Of Their Own It was quite the surprise. Many in Pikeville honored a local veteran on Sunday. The VFW Post 3769, Pikeville set up tents outside Texas Roadhouse to give 5-year Veteran Landon Tackett a proper homecoming. Multiple fire trucks, ambulances, and police cruisers set up to show their…
Watch Out For Winter Road Hazards While slicks spots are still possible getting through this morning’s drive Kentucky State Police are giving out a few reminders. Police say do not call 911 for road and weather conditions, they need that line open for emergencies only. They also remind that you slow down when there…
Kentucky Lawmakers Approve NRA-Backed Conceal Carry Bill Kentucky lawmakers sided with the NRA Friday in approving a bill to let people carry a concealed handgun without a permit or even training. The measure sparked debate in the House that veered between gun ownership rights and fears of more gun violence. The bill won final…
McCreary Co. Superintendent Resigns Over ‘Improper Activity’ with Teacher The McCreary County school superintendent has resigned. The Herald-Leader reports board members approved the agreement with Superintendent Michael Cash. His resignation comes after allegations were made against him about improper activity with a teacher. A number of school board members received a video in the…