Missing Kayaker Found Safe After Search
MADRID – Emergency crews worked into the night searching for a missing kayaker on Rough River Lake. The 27 year-old male was last seen around 4 pm Friday (5/20) in an orange kayak near the […]
Local And Regional News
Utility Fire Ignites Field Fire
BIG SPRING— The Custer Fire Department was called to the scene of an electrical and field fire around 5 pm Friday in the 4100 block of High Plains Road. The fire began on an utility […]
Jobless Rate Drops To Record Low
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Governor Andy Beshear says Kentucky has posted its lowest-ever unemployment rate. He said Thursday it’s more proof of the state’s unprecedented economic momentum. The governor says the state’s seasonally adjusted, preliminary […]
Local Health Department Working On Plan To Address Baby Formula Shortage
HARDINSBURG (05/19/22) — The Breckinridge County Health Department said in a social media posting (see below) it is working with community partners to address the on-going shortages in baby formula. In the meantime, they are […]
Severe Weather Impacts Area Thursday Afternoon
UNDATED (05/19/22) – Severe storms rolled across Breckinridge County Thursday afternoon, bringing wind, hail and a tornado warning for the northern part of the county… (Image: National Weather Service, Louisville) There were numerous reports […]
Federal Judge Extends Ban On Portions Of Kentucky Abortion Law
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A federal judge is extending an order blocking key portions of a new Kentucky abortion law. The law had forced the state’s two clinics to temporarily halt abortions. Federal judge Rebecca […]
Indiana State Police: Man Who Police Officer, Friend Were Helping Fix Flat Fired On Them
CORYDON, Ind. (05/18/22) — Indiana State Police say a police officer who shot and killed an Owensboro man who the officer and another man were helping with a flat tire earlier this week had first […]
Sports: Boston Evens Eastern Conference Series; McIlroy Takes PGA Lead; Reds Win In Cleveland
MIAMI (AP) — Marcus Smart was a rebound shy of a triple-double, finishing with 24 points and 12 assists as the Boston Celtics hammered the Heat, 127-102 in Miami to even the NBA’s Eastern Conference […]
Breckinridge County Board of Education
5/18/2022—A large, overflow crowd of teachers, parents, and students was in attendance at a Special Called Meeting of the Breckinridge County Board of Education Wednesday evening. Breckinridge County Education Association President John Whipple said the […]
Breckinridge Circuit Court-Division 1
5/18/2022-Division 1 of Breckinridge Circuit Court with Judge Bruce Butler met Wednesday. Charles B. Bratcher, 49, pleaded not guilty to 1st degree strangulation and 4th degree assault/domestic violence. A pre-trial conference was scheduled for […]
Breckinridge Circuit Court-Division 2
5/18/2022—Division 2 of Breckinridge Circuit Court with Judge Kenneth H. Goff II met Wednesday. Breanna N. Russell, 38, pleaded not guilty to 1st degree possession of a controlled substance(meth), 1st offense; possession of drug […]
Paul, Booker Win Senate Primaries; Guthrie, Linderman To Contest Fall Congressional Race
UNDATED (05/17/22) – Republican incumbent 2nd District Congressman Brett Guthrie easily won nomination over two challengers in Tuesday’s vote in a bid to seek a 9th term in Washington. He will be opposed by Democrat […]
PRIMARY ELECTION: Lucas, Richardson, Anthony-Armes Win Countywide Races; Three Magistrates Unseated
UNDATED (05/17/22) — Incumbent Republican Maurice Lucas laid a claim to a 4th term as County Judge-Executive in Tuesday’s Republican Primary, turning back three opponents. Unofficial numbers from the County Clerk’s office showed Lucas winning […]
SPORTS: Tiger Baseball Falls In District Final; NBA Playoffs; MLB
HARNED (05/17/22) – The Breckinridge County Fighting Tiger baseball team fell to Meade County in the District Tournament Championship game Tuesday night at Tiger Field by the score of 4-3. Despite the result, the Tigers […]
Cloverport City Council
5/16/2022—The Cloverport City Council approved the first reading of the 2022/23 budget ordinance at their regular meeting Monday evening. The total budget is $899,663.30. In a related matter, the Council approved the first reading of […]
