Gene Webster

Fire Destroys Irvington House

January 29, 2016 by Gene Webster

A early morning fire caused damage to a house in the 300 block of 4th Street in Irvington. … [Read more...]

Senate Approve CPR Training In Schools

January 28, 2016 by Gene Webster

The Kentucky Senate has voted to require that public high school students receive basic CPR training. The measure passed the Senate on a 32-6 vote Thursday. It now goes to the House. … [Read more...]

Funds Unsure For Internet Expansion

January 28, 2016 by Gene Webster

Kentucky officials say they do not know how they will pay for the state's share of a new high-speed Internet network meant to boost the struggling economy of eastern Kentucky. … [Read more...]

Minimum Wage Bill Clears House Committee

January 28, 2016 by Gene Webster

A bill to gradually raise Kentucky's minimum wage to $10.10 an hour has cleared a House committee, but it drew opposition from Republicans and business interests. … [Read more...]

County Leaders Gather Public Input

January 28, 2016 by Gene Webster

Members of Meade County Fiscal Court met during a work session to discuss recently proposed nuisance and abandoned property ordinances. About 50 people came to the Meade County Courthouse, to give their thoughts to Fiscal Court. … [Read more...]

Proposed Bill To Protect Domestic Violence Victims Financially

January 27, 2016 by Gene Webster

Domestic violence victims could break their rental lease agreements without fear of financial penalties under a bill that has cleared a Kentucky House committee. … [Read more...]

Dead Juvenile Inmate Recorded During Stay At Facility

January 27, 2016 by Gene Webster

A Shelbyville teenager who died a day after being admitted to a juvenile detention center was videotaped during her stay at the facility. … [Read more...]