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Kentucky felon sentenced to 8 years in prison for child exploitation material
FRANKFORT, KY — On June 20, 41-year-old Jason Pitcock of Fountain Run was sentenced to eight years in prison for the possession and viewing of child exploitation material. The Department of Criminal Investigations' Special Victims Unit in the Office of the Attorney General investigated the case and Monroe County Commonwealth’s Attorney Jesse Stockton prosecuted the case on behalf of the Commonwealth.
Young Kentuckians desperately need more from their elected officials
The annual national KIDS COUNT Data Book includes more data into which to dive than column inches allow. But an overview of the report reminds us that Kentucky is not the best place in America to be young. Or the second-best place. Or the tenth or the 20th or even 30th. Instead, the 2024 report […] The post Young Kentuckians desperately need more from their elected officials appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Kentucky utilities to further study nuclear power possibilities
(The Center Square) – Two Kentucky energy providers say they plan to use federal funding to continue studying whether there are sites in the state that could be suitable for nuclear power generation. In a news release, PPL Corp., which owns Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities, said its subsidiaries will work with representatives from the U.S. Department of Energy and X-Energy, a nuclear design engineering firm, in the assessment. ...
Murray State's Wall preparing for US Amateur Championship
EDDYVILLE, KY -- Murray State sophomore golfer Trey Wall is preparing to test his golf game against some of the best amateurs in the world next month in the US Amateur Championship. Wall was able to qualify for this years US Amateur thanks to his win in the Kentucky Amateur...
IN, KY rank among the most smoking-addicted states
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A new study has revealed the US states most addicted to smoking, based on the percentage of residents attempting to quit. Both Indiana and Kentucky rank in the top ten for smoking addiction, with a low percentage of current smokers trying to quit. Methodology Researchers explain the study, which was conducted […]
Disturbance call leads to arrest of Gilbertsville man
A disturbance call Friday on Little Bear Highway in Marshall County led to the arrest of a Gilbertsville man. According to the Marshall County Sheriff's Department, 39-year-old Jacob "Drew" Does was arrested on assault charges when deputies arrived at the scene. They report that an adult victim was injured during...
Free Adoption Friday — Marshall County Animal Care and Control waives fees
MARSHALL COUNTY, KY — In celebration of Independence Day, Marshall County Animal Care and Control is having an adoption event on July 5 where all adoption fees will be waived. This deal applies to both cats and dogs, and you can see some of the pets up for adoption...
Christian County Remembering The Life Of Gene McIntosh
Members of the Christian County community, and beyond, are remembering the life of Gene Gale McIntosh, who died July 4 at his home — surrounded by his family. A 1964 graduate of Todd County Central High School, he met and married the love of his life — Sandra — and was a proud Air Force veteran with experiences of 1970 Vietnam.
Hopkinsville Police Department Keenly Aware Of Supreme Court Homelessness Ruling
At the end of June, the U.S. Supreme Court voted 6-3 favoring laws enacted in Grants Pass, Oregon, penalizing sleeping and camping in public places — including sidewalks streets and city parks. The majority opinion found the city’s penalties — which include a violation on first citing, and a...
Ascend Elements Job Fair Planned For July 16
Officials with Ascend Elements will host a job fair at Hopkinsville Community College Tuesday, July 16, in partnership with the West Kentucky Workforce Board. The electric vehicle battery materials manufacturer, located in Commerce Park II, currently has 70-plus open positions at its new John Rivers Road campus. Eventually, the company...
Trent Young Leads Every Lap at Paducah for Third Career Summit Modified Win
Eight minutes and one second was all Trent Young needed to win the DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals Feature Friday Night at Paducah International Raceway. Young, 39, of Crofton, KY, led all 25 laps and finished over five seconds ahead of runner-up Cole Falloway for his third career Hell Tour victory. Two of his three wins have now come at Paducah, and he said his familiarity with the track played to his advantage.
Bowling Green man hits big Kentucky Lottery jackpot
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A $1 wager has paid off big for a Bowling Green man. The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, won the rolling jackpot of the Bankroll Jackpot Instant Play game online on June 10. The man won $120,351.75. According to the Kentucky Lottery, the man...
Ameribration Fourth of July event draws crowd to Calvert City
CALVERT CITY, Ky. — For decades, Calvert City has celebrated Independence Day with an event known as Ameribration. Generally held on July 4, the community wide event hosts a plethora of local arts and crafts vendors; food trucks; live music; a parade; and of course, a fireworks display. The...
Lamb’s Trash Service ceases operations
MAYFIELD, Ky. — Lamb’s Trash Service, a family-run business in Mayfield, announced this week that it will cease major operations. Beverly Lamb, the current owner, cited rising costs and elderly condition of her father and original owner J.B. Lamb, who still helped run operations and is “ready to rest.”
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