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Four local athletes win at CKC track and field meet
Two defending state track and field champions won their events Friday at the Central Kentucky Conference Championships track and field meet. Germani Crosby of Lincoln County and Jordan Piazza of Mercer County were among four individual winners from area schools in the CKC meet at West Jessamine Middle School that included most local teams and […] The post Four local athletes win at CKC track and field meet appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
VFW pays off balance owed, transfers property
The Casey County VFW Post #5704 paid off the remaining balance owed to take possession of a lot in Liberty, where the members hope to complete a new Post building in just a few months. The property purchase is another step toward a complete revitalization of the post, which was...
Southern Illinois impacted by large afternoon storms
WALNUT GROVE, Ill. — On Wednesday, several powerful storms moved through the region, impacting communities in Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee and Illinois. One of the communities near Harrisburg, Illinois, was impacted by a storm that produced a tornado warning. Some residents only suffered damage to the trees in their yard,...
Rebels win tennis match at Southwestern, beats Somerset
The Casey County Rebels finished their regular season with a victory at Southwestern, 6-3, and then beat Somerset 4-1 in the first match of the team tournament. The week began with a Monday game versus Wayne County being canceled due to rain.
London mayor sues woman for defamation
LONDON, Ky. (WYMT) - London Mayor Randall Weddle is suing a woman for defamation after posts she reportedly made on Facebook. In February, Weddle filed the lawsuit seeking compensation for damages made along with court costs and attorney fees. In court, Weddle’s attorney, Jeremy Bryant, said Sherri Smith reportedly said...
Somerset man accused of rape
WAYNE COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A Somerset man is accused of rape. According to the Monticello Police Department, they responded to a 911 call early Friday morning about a sexual assault that happened at a home in Homestead Heights. We’re told the investigation led police to arrest warrants for 23-year-old...
1 dead in fireworks-related explosion in Somerset
SOMERSET, Ky. – One person is dead after an explosion at a Pulaski County home. Around 10 a.m. Sunday morning, crews responded to the 200 block of Hidden Crest Drive in Somerset, Kentucky for a reported explosion. First responders say they found one man dead at the scene. In...
What to do if bad weather damages your home
PULASKI CO., Ky. (WYMT) - With more severe weather in the forecast, insurance agents in Kentucky said there are some things you need to prepare for if you have damage. We spoke with several insurance agents in the state. Larry Stewart, of Stewart and Tucker Insurance in Somerset, said the...
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