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Somernites May show will collect donations for tornado victims, first responders 511a4q

Somernites Cruise Executive Director Keith Floyd will be the first to tell you it’s the community that makes the classic and custom car show the success that is. This weekend is an opportunity for the Cruise to give back to the community.

Burnside honors four late town marshals in memorial ceremony 4x313b

Despite adverse conditions — a lack of electricity and water in the city following Friday’s tornado — Burnside officials came together on Saturday to honor four of the community’s officers of the law who made the greatest possible sacrifice in the line of duty.

House Republicans Trump's big bill of tax breaks and program cuts after all-night session 6b11r

House Republicans stayed up all night to their multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package. Speaker Mike Johnson defied the skeptics within h…

RFK Jr. insists ‘Make America Healthy Again’ report won’t target farming 616io

WASHINGTON — U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before Congress on Tuesday that a major report due out l…

As tornado disrupts region’s tourism economy, Beshear asks Trump for expedited disaster declaration 6k6j2j

An initial state assessment finds it could cost more than $59 million to clean up more than 1.5 million cubic yards of debris from buildings a…

KY’s GOP attorney general travels to border to show solidarity with Trump crackdown 4g6a1d

Kentucky Republican Attorney General Russell Coleman ed some of his counterparts from other states at the U.S. border with Mexico Wednesda…

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Memorial Day tourism, Mill Springs ceremony to carry on this weekend 3d3j4v

Despite the impact of last Friday's storms, this Memorial Day weekend in Pulaski County will likely look the same as it does every year in man…

Salvation Army, Southern Baptist Disaster Relief partner to provide post-tornado 4i3s3m

In the aftermath of recent tornadoes that have caused widespread damage in Laurel and Pulaski Counties, The Salvation Army has partnered with …

Cinema to be open for Memorial Day weekend movies 1f3n72

"Mission Impossible" may be the big Memorial Day weekend movie this year, but Somerset Cinemas 8 is making the possibility of seeing it a real…

South U.S. 27 reopens in Somerset after Friday tornado 5z3e29

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 Office announced Wednesday afternoon that U.S. 27 between traffic signal no. 19 and no. …

Salvation Army partners with Southern Baptist Disaster Relief to aid Pulaski, Laurel 1l6a

In the aftermath of recent tornadoes that have caused widespread damage in Laurel and Pulaski Counties, The Salvation Army has partnered with …

Tornado that hit Pulaski, Laurel Counties rated an EF-4 4j4v4c

The tornado that struck in Pulaski County Friday night — and into the early morning hours continuing through neighboring Laurel County — has b…

No confirmed reports of scammers in Pulaski, but stay vigilant 2l6a48

While it is best to take heed of the potential for scammers following Friday’s devastating tornado, the good news is that local law enforcemen…

'The scariest moment of our lives': Businesses, utilities, schools impacted by tornado 2d5e4t

Samantha Taylor will tell you she is petrified of scary movies. On Friday, her attempt to see one resulted in a real-life situation more terri…

First Christian Church becomes distribution center for Operation Blessing supplies 686a1r

Among the dozens of entities helping Pulaskians after Friday’s tornado, the congregation of First Christian Church welcomed national relief or…

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Ian Paris named CJ Player of the Year 2m2h

Southwestern senior Ian Paris, after being named the KVCA Region 2 Player of the Year and a KVCA First Team All-State member, has been named t…

ROUND THE BASES: Local teams begin district tournament play 6o201d

In their opening game of the postseason, the Pulaski County Lady Maroons squared off with the hosting Casey County Lady Rebels in the 47th Dis…

Pulaski girls' tennis wins regional title 3f634m

The Pulaski County girls’ tennis team won the 12th Region team championship on Monday, qualifying for the KHSAA State Tournament in the proces…

Maroons and Warriors take on regional track meet 6a6n2g

The Pulaski County Maroons and Southwestern Warriors traveled to Nicholasville on Monday to take part in the Class 3A Region 7 Championships. …

Southwestern boys' tennis wins regional title m474n

The Southwestern boys' tennis team won the 12th Region team championship on Monday, qualifying for the KHSAA State Tournament in the process. …

ROUND THE BASES: Southwestern caps senior night with walk-off win 5mp55

The Southwestern Warriors hosted the Garrard County Golden Lions on Friday to finish off their regular season slate of games. It was also seni…

ROUND THE BASES: Pulaski wins weather-shortened game over Mercer 15374e

The Pulaski County Maroons welcomed in the Mercer County Titans on Thursday for their regular season home finale. It was an extremely low-scor…

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As tornado disrupts region’s tourism economy, Beshear asks Trump for expedited disaster declaration 6k6j2j

An initial state assessment finds it could cost more than $59 million to clean up more than 1.5 million cubic yards of debris from buildings a…

KY’s GOP attorney general travels to border to show solidarity with Trump crackdown 4g6a1d

Kentucky Republican Attorney General Russell Coleman ed some of his counterparts from other states at the U.S. border with Mexico Wednesda…

Laurel County begins recovery after deadly Friday-night tornado 286p2v

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A powerful tornado hit Laurel County late Friday night — leaving behind extensive damage, 17 fatalities, and widespread power outages as respo…

Community gathers in prayer for victims of recent tornado vl2a

Community gathered outside of the London-Corbin Airport Sunday night to pray for those affected by the destructive tornado on Friday.

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With school budget age, Richardson says closer eye is needed 5q3d2b

The Pulaski County School Board ed its tentative budget for the 2025-26 school year on T…

Florida executes suspected serial killer once eyed for possible link to the OJ Simpson case 4x592l

A suspected serial killer once scrutinized for a possible link to the O.J. Simpson case that…

of community react to bridge's reopening 343g19

The closing of the Fishing Creek Bridge for the last six months impacted a lot of people — f…

Connecting Communities: Fishing Creek Bridge officially reopens to traffic 3e5a3y

In about a week’s time, the Ohio Navy will likely descend upon Lake Cumberland in full force…

A rare warning from Walmart during a US trade war: Higher prices are inevitable 2p6f33

Walmart, which became the nation’s largest retailer by making low prices a priority, has fou…

California Gov. Gavin Newsom tries to rebrand himself ahead of a potential presidential run y1q2h

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is a term-limited Democrat with national ambitions. He's been t…

No tax on tips, child tax credit and business tax cuts survive in big House GOP bill 5p645q

WASHINGTON — House Republicans advanced the tax portion of the “one big, beautiful” reconcil…

The Reds pay tribute to Pete Rose a day after he was posthumously reinstated by MLB 124t2z

Pete Rose was celebrated by the Cincinnati Reds a day after baseball’s career hits leader wa…

Burnside fallen officer memorial ceremony to be held Saturday at Cole Park 2c6q19

National Police Week ends this Saturday, and in Burnside, it does so with great meaning and …

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More storms take aim at central US, where many are digging out from tornado damage 4z5yt

More severe storms are expected to roll across the central U.S. this week following the weat…

Residents dig out from tornado damage after storms kill 28 in Kentucky, Missouri and Virginia 5n3v51

Storm victims in Kentucky and Missouri are digging through tornado-stricken neighborhoods an…

At least 18 killed as severe weather lashes Kentucky, and 9 more die elsewhere 1m5ab

Severe storms across parts of the U.S. Midwest and South have left at least 27 people dead. …

Severe weather leaves at least 27 dead, including 18 in Kentucky 3zp25

Severe storms across parts of the U.S. Midwest and South have left at least 27 people dead. …

Gov. Andy Beshear says at least 14 are dead in Kentucky after severe storms, including a devastating tornado 6r2s5m

Gov. Andy Beshear says at least 14 are dead in Kentucky after severe storms, including a dev…

Authorities say nine people are dead after a tornado touches down in Kentucky d3l3f

Authorities say nine people are dead after a tornado touches down in Kentucky.

With school budget age, Richardson says closer eye is needed 5q3d2b

The Pulaski County School Board ed its tentative budget for the 2025-26 school year on T…