Latest Unemployment Rates For KY Kentucky officials say unemployment rates rose in 76 of the state’s counties between October 2017 and October 2018.The Kentucky Center for Statistics says jobless rates fell in 34 counties and stayed the same in 10 counties during that period.Officials say Woodford County had the state’s lowest unemployment rate at…
KY Family Groups Say NO To Gambling Two Kentucky groups are putting up a fight against the expansion of gambling.It comes after a ruling in October that said instant racing machines do not violate state gambling laws.The Commonwealth Policy Center and The Family Foundation are now taking their battle to Frankfort. They want lawmakers…
Living Water Christian Grounds Hosting Annual Drive-Thru Light Display Living Water Christian Grounds has a new owner this year, but they are continuing the same traditions.The farm is known around the area for the mission work on the property, including their annual drive-through Christmas lights display.The Christmas lights display will start November 30th and…
New Pikeville Medical Center Getting Ready For Opening Pikeville Medical Center’s (PMC) recent purchase of the Whitesburg Motel is still under renovation but is expected to be open by January 2, 2019.Chief Medical Officer & Assistant Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Aaron Crum, says contractors have been working with PMC for the last few months…
Signs Vandalized At Daniel Boone National Forest Multiple signs were vandalized in the Daniel Boone National Forest over the past several months.Daniel Boone National Forest posted on their facebook page about the recent vandalism and how much each sign cost.”They’re expensive. I mean, we can spend $500 to $1,000 on some of our bigger…
KY Doctor Part Of Medicare Scheme A federal prosecutor in West Virginia says four physicians have agreed to pay more than $1.5 million to the government for their roles in a kickback scheme.A statement from U.S. Attorney Bill Powell of West Virginia’s northern district says the doctors caused false claims to be submitted to…
Possible Increase In Water Rates Water bills could be going up again this year for Kentucky American Water customers.The utility company filed an application with the state Public Service Commission to raise its overall rate – including residential, commercial and fire hydrant rates – by 22 percent to generate more than $19.8 million annually.For…
EKU Gets New Forensics Lab Kentucky State Police and Eastern Kentucky University plan to announce the opening of a new digital forensics lab.A joint statement says police and the school have partnered to open the new lab in Richmond at EKU’s Memorial Science Building. It says it’s meant to supplement the Kentucky State Police…
KY Man Steals Car, Robs Bank, And Family Christmas Presents Police say a man who robbed a Corbin bank on Tuesday got away in a stolen car. The family who owns the car says the trunk was filled with Christmas gifts for their kids.Jennifer Benge says her mother-in-law drivers their Chrysler to work and…
Gas Prices Plunge In Parts Of KY Tuesday afternoon and into Wednesday, gas prices along I-75 remained stayed below the national average of $2.52.Gas stations along I-75, like Pilot in Williamsburg, had prices as low as $2.09.People stopping by said while they needed gas, they hadn’t intended on filling up their tanks until they…