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Man injured in small explosion outside Danville store

Fire officials are unsure what caused an explosion that left a Boyle County man with first- and second-degree burns to his hand Tuesday in front

Fire Power: Apartment fire illustrates danger of fireworks

While many people revel in the excitement of colorful fireworks that fill the air around the Fourth of July holiday, each summer health professionals and ...

Perryville council considers occupational tax to fill budget shortfall

PERRYVILLE - Perryville City Council discussed the possibility of assessing an occupational license tax for businesses at their regular meeting Thursday, but decided to take ...

Boyle County holiday closings given

The Boyle County Courthouse will be closed today for the Fourth of July holiday. Public works and the animal shelter also will be closed today. ...

Last run: Danville mailman started before there were zip codes

Three cents. That's how much a stamp cost when Thomas Burger began working for the U.S. Post Office in 1952. ...

Boyle 911 Police blotter for July 2

2:23 p.m., suspicious white Taurus occupied by a male and female may be casing the neighborhood around Pecos Circle for two days in a row; ...

Helping children was Singler's passion; Child development center director retiring

If Linda Singler could write the want ad for her replacement as executive director of Danville's Wilderness Trace Child Development Center, she would list three ...

Alco-pops warning issued; Group informs authorities on energy drinks containing alcohol

A display of brightly-colored energy drinks and alcoholic drinks sat on a table in the community room of InterCounty Energy. ...

Danville McDonald's grease overflows into street

A blocked sewer line at McDonald’s caused a 700-foot grease spill Wednesday along Jane Trail near Wal-Mart, shutting down the road for about three hours. ...

Jury vindicates 3B Inc. in claims by former worker

A Danville company has been vindicated in a lawsuit filed by a former employee who alleged sexual harassment and a hostile work environment. ...

Lafavers to head Boyle schools

Boyle County Board of Education approved Mike Lafavers as its new superintendent Tuesday night. ...

McDowell receives grant to improve cancer screenings

Ephraim McDowell Health will work in partnership with the Brenda Cowan Coalition of Kentucky and health departments in Boyle and the five surrounding counties to ...

Police continue to investigate Danville assault

No arrests have been made yet in an armed assault that took place early Tuesday on Ben Ali Drive, but Danville police believe they may ...

Danville school board bids Rowland goodbye

Danville Board of Education said goodbye Monday to Superintendent Bob Rowland, who is retiring after eight years as head of Danville schools. ...

Lafavers named Boyle superintendent

The Boyle County Board of Education approved Mike Lafavers as its new superintendent at a special meeting Tuesday night. ...

Boyle 911 Police blotter for June 30

11:41 a.m., report of a burglary in progress at Builder's Surplus Warehouse; property owner is on scene at 12:13 p.m.; suspect is back on scene ...

Hoop-It-Up to coincide with fireworks

Organizers of the Hoop-It-Up basketball tournament hope the upcoming holiday weekend will mean a large turnout for the three-on-three basketball tournament. ...

BCHS teacher wins state award

A passion for teaching agriculture landed one local teacher statewide recognition. ...

Masked men wanted in Danville attack

Police are looking for two masked men who allegedly brandished guns and assaulted a member of a Danville family when they came home early this ...

Boyle 911 Police blotter for June 29

10:47 p.m., caller's residence on North Fifth Street has been broken into. ...

Car crashes into Danville business

A Danville consignment shop is still open for business, even after a car crashed into its building, damaging the exterior and interior walls. ...

Police look to link Danville, Casey robberies

The robbery of an elderly Danville woman on Monday may be related to a similar incident currently being investigated in Casey County. ...

Governor's Scholars Program feeling sting of economy

College students and recent graduates gathered Tuesday at Centre College to practice handling discipline situations they could face as resident assistants in the Governor's Scholars ...