Harlan County Residents, Officials Look Back on 2018’s Historic Flood As rain continues to fall across the area for a second straight day, residents of Harlan County are remembering the historic flooding that hit one year ago. Harlan County Judge Executive Dan Mosley told WYMT-TV that last February’s floods were arguably the worst the…
KSP Searching for Driver of Flipped, Wrecked Kia in Perry Co. Officials in Perry County are looking for the driver of a car that was found flipped and wrecked in a ditch in the Bulan community. When crews got on scene, there was no one in or near the wrecked Kia SUV. Police say…
Missing Jackson Co. Man Found Safe and Sound Police in Jackson County confirmed yesterday that they found a missing elderly man, safe and sound. 80-year old Dan Robinson had been reported missing on Sunday by his family after being last seen driving his pickup truck. Officials with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office canceled the…
A Different Pension Debate Continues As the pension debate continues to be a hot topic in Frankfort, public records reveal that some part-time current and former lawmakers have large pensions. The Herald-Leader reports that a pension-sweetening law, passed by the General Assembly in 2005, allows nearly two dozen past and present legislators to get…
Ft. Campbell Welcomes Home Soldiers Fort Campbell plans two welcome home ceremonies this week for more than 300 soldiers who are due to return to the Army post on the Kentucky-Tennessee line. The post says in a statement that ceremonies will be held on Feb. 11 and Feb. 15 for soldiers assigned to “Task…
Ft. Campbell Welcomes Homes Soldiers Fort Campbell plans two welcome home ceremonies this week for more than 300 soldiers who are due to return to the Army post on the Kentucky-Tennessee line. The post says in a statement that ceremonies will be held on Feb. 11 and Feb. 15 for soldiers assigned to “Task…
Pratt Mountain Rd. Closed Officials with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet say a break in the roadway currently has Highway 1165, also known as Pratt Mountain Road, closed. A transportation engineer supervisor says with all the rain that we’ve been having lately, the excessive runoff has caused a lot of issues. Officials say the break…
KY Teacher Receives Milken Award A Frankfort teacher was presented a large check Monday to recognize her leadership and excellence.Angie Beavin, a fifth grade teacher at Peaks Mill Elementary, is the recipient of the Milken Educator Award and therefore $25,000 richer.The school gathered for an assembly to surprise the teacher, who didn’t know she…
Pratt Mountain Road (Highway 1165) Closed Until Further Notice Highway 1165 in Perry County, or Pratt Mountain Road, is now closed until further notice. A break in the roadway appeared yesterday about one mile off Kentucky Route 7. The 150-foot break was deemed unsafe for travel by state officials. WYMT-TV reports crews plan to…
Hundreds Turn Out for ‘Night to Shine’ In Hazard Nearly 500 people came out last night in Hazard for the second annual Night to Shine, a prom for those with special needs. Friends and family joined as the dancers walked out to the stage along a red carpet. Those taking part were able to…