Local legislators talk sports wagering legislation
Even though it successfully passed the House, the future of a sports betting bill in Kentucky remains uncertain in the Senate, where it may not have the votes to pass. […]
Republican candidate for State Treasurer talks goals, vision for the office
A hopeful candidate running for Kentucky State Treasurer made a stop in Hopkinsville Friday. OJ Oleka is running as a Republican for the seat currently held by Allison Ball, who […]
EDC to host Jobs Fest 2023 in April
The South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council will be hosting a jobs festival in April focused on high school students looking to join the workforce after graduation. Appearing on WHOP […]
Bridge replacement project to start with lane closures in Logan Co. next week
A project to replace five bridges along the U.S. 79 corridor in Logan and Todd counties will create lane closures beginning next week. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the […]
Elkton Rotary Auction begins Monday
The 2023 Elkton Rotary Club Scholarship Auction begins Monday and they have a goal of $10,000 to give 10 local students scholarships. Rhonda Werner of Rotary says it will be […]
Whooping cough outbreak reported in Todd County
The Todd County Health Department is reporting a ‘large outbreak’ of Pertussis, more commonly known as whooping cough. Two people have tested positive and health officials say they are aware […]
Sports wagering bill passes full House
A sports betting bill is making its way through Kentucky’s legislature. The House in Frankfort yesterday passed the bill which will now make its way to the Senate. Representative Michael […]
More cool weather coming after brief warm-up
A warmup is expected after a relatively cold start to the week, and then things will likely cool down again for the weekend. Meteorologist David Humphrey with the National Weather […]
Two local state House members split on sports betting issue
With four days left until the veto recess, members of the Kentucky General Assembly are having to make their final decisions on whether they’ll support some potentially controversial bills that […]
Clock winding down on 2023 General Assembly session
The clock is winding down on the 2023 session of the Kentucky General Assembly, but there’s still ample time for legislation to be passed. Representative Walker Thomas says a bill […]