Top Local News Stories for Okolona, Kentucky.

Louisville Readies To Shelter Homeless In Cold

In response to the below freezing temperatures, the white flag is out at homeless shelters in Louisville.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:26:25 EST

Amendment To Landmark Ordinance Raises Concerns

The proposed guidelines being considered by Metro Council could threaten historic buildings, critics of the change say.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:30:51 EST

Amish Man's Letters Sway Lawmakers On Buggy Issue

An Amish man sends letters to lawmakers in Frankfort is hopes of persuading them to pass a bill allowing the use of reflective tape on the back of buggies insteads of bright orange triangles.

Published: Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:21:33 EST

2 Die in Southern Ky. House Fire

Kentucky State Police say a fire at a southern Kentucky home killed a disabled teen and his caregiver.

Published: Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:33:19 EST

Stolen Car Arrest Leads To Abducted New Jersey Boy

Indiana authorities say a 6-year-old New Jersey boy abducted two months ago will be reunited with his father after a stolen car arrest led to his whereabouts.

Published: Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:24:21 EST

Tow Truck Takes Car With Child Inside

An Indianapolis mother and a tow truck driver are arrested after a car is towed with a child inside.

Published: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:26:49 EST

Japanese Ambassador Gives Trees To Kentucky

The Japanese ambassador gives Kentucky 20 cherry blossom trees to symbolize friendship.

Published: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:23:51 EST

WKU's 'Rock House' To Be Demolished

A Western Kentucky University building will be demolished after an inspection uncovers significant structural damage.

Published: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:15:58 EST

Ind. Man Accused Of Faking Death Going To Prison

A northern Indiana man authorities say faked his own death is heading to prison.

Published: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:13:46 EST

Explosion At Fla. Horse Center Kills Worker, Horse

Authorities say an apparent spark within the high-oxygen chamber of a Florida equine sports medicine center triggered a massive explosion.

Published: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:25:37 EST

Dozens Of Pets Rescued From Ohio Fire Find Home

Several dozen animals rescued from a house fire in a Cincinnati suburb have found temporary shelter with one Ohio family.

Published: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:58:13 EST

Coroner: 5-Year-Old Died From Ingesting Vinegar

The Fayette County coroner's office says a 5-year-old Lexington boy's death two months ago was the result of ingesting vinegar and that the death is being investigated as a homicide.

Published: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:59:22 EST