Child Wounded By Firearm
LOCUST HILL – Emergency crews were called to the 4900 block of Highway 1073, near Locust Hill for a report of a negligent discharge of a firearm around 3 pm Saturday. According to the Breckinridge […]
Local And Regional News
Vehicle Taxes Could Increase
FRANKFORT – Kentuckians may see an increase in vehicle taxes soon. J.D. Power, which produces the National Auto Dealers Association Values Guides, determines the value of vehicles for tax purposes. This year, the value of […]
Sports News 01-23-2022
OWENSBORO – The Breckinridge County Tiger basketball teams split wins during a double header with McLean County Saturday (1/22) afternoon. The Lady Tigers handily defeated the Lady Cougars by a score of 57 to 29. […]
COVID Update: January Case Total Approaches 700
NDATED (01/20/22) – The Breckinridge County Health Department reported 145 new COVID cases as of late Wednesday, which brings the January total to 695 with 13 patients hospitalized. The latest information has 47-percent of the […]
House Approves It’s Version Of State Spending Plan
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s Republican-led House has passed its version of a new two-year state budget. The measure includes increased education spending and a pay raise for state employees. The budget measure cleared committee […]
Redistricting Plan Draws Lawsuit After Veto Override
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s newly drawn congressional and state House maps have drawn a swift court challenge. The lawsuit came the same day GOP lawmakers overrode Governor Andy Beshear’s vetoes of redistricting bills. The […]
Deadline Approaches To File For Disaster Assistance
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky homeowners and renters who had damage during the December storms and tornadoes have about three more weeks to apply for disaster assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The agency […]
Sports: Lady Tigers Win; WKU Loses To Florida Atlantic; Hoosiers Beat Purdue
OWENSBORO (01/20/22) – The Breckinridge County Lady Tigers improved to 16-3 on the season with a 48-30 win at Daviess County on Thursday night. Isabel Grimes scored 17 for the Lady Tigers while Skylar Tucker […]
COVID Update: Confirmed Cases Locally Reach 4,000; 380 Actives On Wednesday
UNDATED (01/20/22) – The latest data on COVID indicates 380 active cases in Breckinridge County as of Wednesday night. 68 new cases as of Tuesday night pushed the January total to 550 with 12 patients […]
Beshear Vetoes Redistricting Plan
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s Democratic governor has vetoed Republican-crafted legislation to redraw maps for congressional and state House districts. Gov. Andy Beshear accused the GOP-led legislature of political gerrymandering in his veto messages. Both […]
Sports: Lady Tigers In Action Tonight; ‘Cats Hold Off Aggies; Cards Win
OWENSBORO (01/20/22) – The Breckinridge County Lady Tigers are scheduled to return to action tonight on the road at Daviess County. WXBC’s coverage begins with “Tiger Talk” around 7 ahead of the 7:30 scheduled varsity […]
Breckinridge Circuit Court-Division 1
1/19/2022-Division 1 of Breckinridge Circuit Court with Judge Bruce Butler met Wednesday. Chuggie Hudson, 34, pleaded guilty to 1st degree possession of heroin, 1st offense. Sentencing was scheduled for February 16. Jeffrey T. […]
Breckinridge Circuit Court-Division 2
1/19/2022-Division 2 of Breckinridge Circuit Court with Judge Kenneth H. Goff II met Wednesday. James B. Martin, 44, pleaded not guilty to theft by deception/cold checks valued between $1,000 and $10,000, and being a […]
Irvington City Council-Special Called Meeting
1/19/2022—The Irvington City Council discussed garbage rates at a Special Called Meeting Wednesday evening. Republic Services, which was awarded the contract last week, is charging the city $21.07 per month for in town residents. Council […]
Highway Crews On Standby
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet in Elizabethtown has advised crews will be staying on beyond their regular shifts to treat roads throughout District 4 as winter precipitation moves in. With rain on the front end, the […]
