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Pike couple arrested for getting married despite being cousins
ELKHORN CITY, Ky. — Marriage is typically a time for going on a honeymoon, but a Pike County couple went to jail instead, after police learned they allegedly lied on their marriage license about being related. Kentucky State Police received an anonymous tip that George Swiney, 52, and Amy...
Former judge found guilty of criminal mischief following incident in Auburn
LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – A former judge for District 7 has been found guilty on a charge of criminal mischief stemming from an incident in Auburn. Sue Carol Browning, 60, of Auburn was found guilty on one count of second-degree criminal mischief on Wednesday during a jury trial at Logan District Court, according to court documents.
Residents displaced after contractors find large hole underneath apartment complex
ASHLAND, Ky. (WSAZ) - Around a dozen people have been forced to leave their homes, after contractors discovered a large hole in the ground under an apartment complex on Ester Street in Ashland. Contractors say they were working on rebuilding decks at the complex when they discovered about a hole...
Woman hit by driver in Madisonville
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) — Authorities in Madisonville say a woman was taken to the hospital on Wednesday after being hit by a driver. It happened at the intersection of East Center Street and Park Avenue just before 10 a.m. Police say a 17-year-old driver was stopped at the light...
Former Jessamine County deputy and police officer passes away
Richard Terry Prather, a veteran of the United States Army who served the Nicholasville Police Department for 20 years and the Jessamine County Sheriff’s Office for nine years after his retirement from the Police Department, passed away on Sunday, August 18. Prather was also the husband of Renee Lawson Prather, and the father of daughter, […] The post Former Jessamine County deputy and police officer passes away appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
'Young CEO' program launching with aims of promoting peace, combatting violence
The Young CEO program, started by Avondale Community Councilman Jason Winbush, looks to promote peace through a supplemental education and entrepreneurship work training program.
Ohio soccer picks up first win in 4-0 win at NKU
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. — The Ohio soccer team (1-0-1) returned to action Tuesday night, taking on Northern Kentucky (0-2-0) on the road, with the Bobcats leaving victorious, 4-0. Overall, Ohio outshot NKU, 19-5, with 10 shots on goal to the Norse’s two. NKU keepers recorded two saves, while Ohio took four corner kicks. Individually, Jamison Brooker (Powell, Ohio) and Scout Murray (Chicago, Ill.) tied the lead for Ohio with two...
District: No students injured after Boone County school bus involved in crash
BOONE COUNTY, Ky. — Emergency officials responded Wednesday afternoon after a crash involving a school bus in Boone County. It happened around 4:15 p.m. on River Road, near North Bend Road in Hebron. According to Boone County Schools, 18 students were on board the bus when it crashed into...
Sunshine Class at Kentucky State Fair Breaks Barriers and Records: Inclusive Livestock Competition Anticipates Record Participation on August 22
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (August 21, 2024) – Looking ahead to a jam-packed Thursday at the Kentucky State Fair, fair officials and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture are anticipating record-breaking participation in the annual Sunshine Livestock Class on Thursday, August 22 at 4 p.m. in Broadbent Arena with more than 60 participants. The Sunshine Class offers an opportunity for individuals with special needs to work in a show ring at the Kentucky State Fair. Working with a mentor, the exhibitor will show the animal and at the end, all are presented with a championship banner.
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