MADISON, WI — Wisconsin lawmakers have introduced new legislation designed to revitalize the state’s forest industry while positioning Wisconsin as a leader in sustainable aviation fuel production. Forestry Revitalization Act Introduced State Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) and Representative Chanz Green (R-Green View) unveiled the Forestry Revitalization Act, a bill tied to a $1.5 billion project…
INDEPENDENCE, KY — A late-night shooting in Independence turned deadly as police confirmed two people are dead, including the suspect, and one person is injured after gunfire erupted Sunday night into early Monday morning. Police Called to Regal Drive According to Independence Police, officers were dispatched to the Regal Drive area near Taylor Mill Road…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. — What began as a welfare check in Laurel County escalated into a major arrest, with deputies detaining a man wanted on multiple outstanding warrants and charging him with a list of new offenses. Welfare Check Turns Into Arrest The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to a call around 9…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. — Deputies arrested a 23-year-old Corbin man last week after he allegedly tried to break into a business with bolt cutters. Suspect Spotted With Bolt Cutters According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, deputies observed Joshua Davenport carrying bolt cutters while running toward the back of a store off Kentucky 312 around…
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Health officials have issued a nonfatal drug overdose alert across 17 counties in Central Kentucky, warning residents after hospitals reported a significant spike in emergency visits linked to overdoses. Surge in Overdose Cases According to the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH), since Sept. 11, hospitals in the region have recorded 67…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Authorities confirmed that one person was killed after an explosion rocked the AAK facility in the Shively neighborhood on Sunday afternoon. Explosion Reported on 7th Street Road The Louisville and Shively fire departments responded to a fire alarm just after 12:30 p.m. at the plant on the 2500 block of 7th Street…
INDEPENDENCE, Ky. — A violent SWAT standoff in Northern Kentucky left two people dead and one person injured, authorities confirmed early Monday. Shelter-in-Place Order The incident began late Sunday night when police responded to a situation unfolding on Regal Ridge Drive. Around 11 p.m., residents were ordered to shelter in place, staying inside their homes…
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A man is recovering in the hospital after being shot during an early morning incident in a Lexington neighborhood on Mount Rushmore Way. Shooting Reported Around 2 A.M. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers were called to the scene at approximately 2:15 a.m. Saturday following reports of gunfire. When they arrived,…
CLAY COUNTY, Ky. — Authorities say a 21-year-old Ohio man has been arrested after he allegedly impersonated a police officer in a scheme that targeted a Kentucky woman and left her family shaken. How the Scam Began On Sept. 17, the victim was contacted by a man claiming to be a law enforcement officer. He…
MADISON, Wis. — As fall migration picks up, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is calling on residents to help protect the state’s endangered reptiles and amphibians. The agency is urging drivers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts to stay alert for wildlife crossing roads and trails, and to report sightings that could provide critical data…