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Madisonville Radio Stations Joining Edge Media Group
Ham Broadcasting Company, known as The Edge Media Group, is proud to announce the acquisition of Sound Broadcasters of Madisonville. Sound Broadcasters is owned and operated by Bob Kelley and his family. The company includes WFMW 730 AM and 107.7 FM, 93.9 WKTG-FM, Mad Mix 105.9 and The Drive Classic Hits 94.9.
Second annual domestic violence report shows Kentucky still in crisis
For the second year, a state-wide data report highlights an ongoing domestic violence crisis in Kentucky. Forty-four percent of women and nearly 33% of men in Kentucky experienced domestic violence last year. Zero V, an anti-violence coalition, helped release the report with information compiled by authorities, the cabinet, and the...
Kentucky attorney general names members to opioid advisory commission
The Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission, tasked with distributing opioid settlement dollars, has new members, Attorney General Russell Coleman’s office announced Tuesday. The commission was created by the state legislature in 2021 and has nine voting and two non-voting members. Kentucky receives installments toward $900 million in settlements with opioid manufacturers and distributors. So […] The post Kentucky attorney general names members to opioid advisory commission appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Animals abandoned in 90 degree weather outside closed humane society
PADUCAH — Midday on July 4, the McCracken County Humane Society posted to Facebook that a dog was left tied to their gates — just two hours after posting a carrier of cats that had been dumped outside. According to their post, the cats had been left in the heat for over 16 hours.
Buckhorn playground equipment sold by city
BUCKHORN, Ky. (WYMT) - (UPDATE 3:45 p.m.): Officials with the Perry County Schools said the missing Buckhorn playground equipment was sold by the city. School officials made the announcement on social media. They said the equipment was sold through an advertised bid. “This was not a case of stolen property,...
New Riff, Party Source founder to enter Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame
A Northern Kentucky distiller will soon enter the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame. Ken Lewis, founder and former CEO of New Riff Distilling in Newport, will be inducted into the hall of fame during a ceremony Sept. 10, when he will also receive the Parker Beam Lifetime Achievement Award. The...
Storms expected on July 4th in WV, KY and OH
(WOWK) — Showers and storms are expected in the 13 News viewing area on the 4th of July. Luckily the rain won’t last all day and there is a good chance that most of the showers will be done during the evening at fireworks display time (around 10 p.m. in most areas). Storms on Thursday […]
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