STURGIS, Ky. (6/15/19) — Kentucky State Police troopers charged a Union County man following allegations that he had sexual relationships with a minor. KSP Post 16 reported William R. Dunning, 36 of Sturgis, was arrested and charged with first-degree rape, first-degree sexual abuse (victim younger than 12) and first-degree sodomy. KSP reported launching an investigation after allegations were…

WASHINGTON, D.C. (6/15/19) – Ruiz Foods Products Inc., a Denison, Texas, establishment, is recalling approximately 246,514 pounds of frozen, not ready-to-eat (NRTE) breakfast wrap products containing bacon that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically small rocks, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The frozen egg,…

KENTUCKY (6/14/19) — In cooperation with ADM Milling Company, King Arthur Flour, Inc. of Norwich, VT is voluntarily recalling 14,218 cases of 5 lb. Unbleached All-Purpose Flour due to the potential presence of Escherichia coli bacteria (E. coli). The recalled Unbleached All-Purpose Flour (5 lb.) was distributed through retailers and distributors nationwide. No products sold through our website,…

UNION COUNTY, Ky. (6/14/19) — State highway officials report a crash is blocking Kentucky 56, between the 6-7 mile-marker in western Union County. Kentucky 56 is blocked between the Morganfield Bypass and the Shawneetown Bridge due to a crash involving a tractor-trailer and another vehicle, KYTC Spokesman Keith Todd reported. The semi is hauling scrap metal that may have to be off-loaded to allow…

OWENSBORO, Ky. (6/14/19) — The intersection of Hill Avenue and Cedar Street is closed for street repair. The closure is expected to last through Friday, June 28, pending no delays or inclement weather. A detour has been marked. SurfKY NewsInformation by City of Owensboro

KENTUCKY (6/14/19) — Gov. Matt Bevin today recognized the sacrifice of a Kentucky sailor who died in World War II, but whose remains have just been positively identified. Navy Seaman 1st Class Millard Burk, Jr., 19 of Pikeville died during the attack on Pearl Harbor. On Dec. 7, 1941, Burk was assigned to the battleship USS Oklahoma, which was moored at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, when the ship was…

STURGIS, Ky. (6/14/19) — Troopers arrested a Sturgis man for his alleged sexual involvement with a minor. Kentucky State Police Post 16 reports Kyle R. Edmondson, 32, was charged Thursday with second-degree sodomy. The investigation was launched after allegations were made against Edmondson suggesting he was having an inappropriate relationship with an underage male in March, KSP reported.…

KENTUCKY (6/14/19) — What’s happened to the decisive, conservative and determined leadership we saw that resulted in Republicans taking majority control of the state House in the November 2016 election and then passing monumental legislation during the first week of the 2017 session that brought more positive change to our commonwealth in a week than their mushy entitlement-minded predecessors…

KENTUCKY (6/13/19) —In this week's Social Security matters, a couple with age difference asks about planning retirement. Dear Rusty: I am nearing my full retirement age of 66 and given the differences in age of my wife and I, and the retirement benefits we will each receive; I was wondering what the best options are for us claiming SS and when. I am 65 and will turn 66 (my full retirement age) in…

OWENSBORO, Ky. (6/12/19) — A portion of Veterans Boulevard will be closed from St. Ann Street to Allen Street starting today to allow for the staging of equipment for the concrete pour within the spray park at Smothers Park. The closure is expected to last through June 14th, during the hours of 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., pending no delays or inclement weather. A detour will be appropriately marked for and…

FRANKFORT, Ky. (6/12/19) — Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles was elected president of the Southern Association of State Departments of Agriculture for 2019-2020 in its annual conference this week. “I am honored and humbled to be elected by my peers in the other southern state departments of agriculture,” Commissioner Quarles said. “This position will enable me to utilize Kentucky’s…

UPDATE: ELKTON, Ky. (6/11/19) —Kentucky State Police has released the identity of the fatal vehicle accident yesterday in Todd County. KSP said 41-year-old Michael S. Wright of Lewisburg was killed when his vehicle crashed on Kentucky 181 near Elkton. ORIGINAL STORY: ELKTON, Ky. (6/10/19) — Kentucky State Police investigated a fatality accident early this morning on Kentucky 181 South in Todd…

WASHINGTON, D.C. (6/11/19) — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the humanitarian crisis at our southern border: “Last week’s announcement of progress in negotiations with Mexico was a welcome development. It staved off the threat that tariffs would disrupt an important trading relationship and secured a promise that…

PRINCETON, Ky. (6/11/19) — Princeton Police Department recently released the following reports: Ashley D. Brandon, 46 of Herrin, Illinois was served a Lyon County indictment warrant June 7. James D. Tucker, 52 of Noble Avenue was charged June 7 with theft by unlawful taking less than $500. Erika L. Johnson, 39 of Dawson Springs was cited June 7 with theft by unlawful taking less than $500.…

KENTUCKY (6/11/19) — What can we as fathers do with our remaining years? We can't turn back the clock. Any and all missed opportunities cannot be reclaimed. Some father's live with regrets while others know they did the best they could. I don't know too many dads, who deeply feel like they have been perfect. In our younger adult and middle age years, we had a lot on our plates. We were trying to…

UNITED STATES (6/10/19) — The Kroger Co. said today it is recalling Private Selection Frozen Triple Berry Medley (48 oz), Private Selection Frozen Triple Berry Medley (16 oz), and Private Selection Frozen Blackberries (16 oz) manufactured by Townsend Farms due to possible Hepatitis A contamination. No customer illnesses have been reported to date. Kroger was informed by the FDA that a sample of…