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Beat the Heat: Cooling assistance opens July 16
PAINTSVILLE, Ky. (July 2): Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy is here to help Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs. Enrollment starts July 16 and runs until September 13, 2024, or until designated funds are depleted, on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Summer Subsidy Component provides households with...
Annamae Millette competes in National Soap Box Derby race
WARREN COUNTY, KY.- Soap box derby season is not over yet and South Central Kentucky will be represented in the national race. Nine-year-old, Annamae Millette is competing this week in Akron, OH, because of her success here locally. Annamae competed at Philly Moore Park and got first place in the competition. We spoke with Caroline Millette, her mother who shared how this impacted her. Caroline says, “We’ve enjoyed seeing her. She loves it when they cross the finish line. She knows she’s done. and, to watch her confidence grow. Last year, she was really nervous about being in the car.”
STORM POTENTIAL: Timing Out Storms The Next 2 Days...
We've been roasting! After spending the last 5 days in the 90's, I bet most of us are begging for rain and storms to cool things down. Our first opportunity arrives Tuesday morning as a complex of storms moves in from the north. On a positive note, these will be in a weakening phase which takes away the severe potential. However, it's not a guarantee that all of us see rain since computer models don't handle the timing or end point very well. Take a look at the future radar images below with caution because it may be a bit generous. If this scenario does play out, it shows storms in Indiana around 7 am, Louisville at 9 am, and Kentucky at 11 am.
McGarvey: Democratic party is having 'serious conversations' about presidential race
Welcome back to Kentucky in D.C. — a weekly look at what members of our state's federal delegation have been up to. It's a little over a month until the Democratic National Convention, and Democrats are still in disarray over what the best path is for securing the party's win. Some still support President Joe Biden (who keeps saying he's running), while other Democrats are calling for Biden to step down as the party's nominee. ...
Floyd Co. officials plan to fill homes at ‘New Hope’ flood relief community
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - New homes are bringing new hope to Floyd County. Planning is underway for the New Hope Estate subdivision in Prestonsburg. The development is the first phase of a two-property plan, where officials plan to bring more than 40 new homes to flood-impacted families. “These homes at...
Louisville kitchens staying busy as annual burger week gets underway
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville Burger Week is back, meaning burger joints across the city will be offering special $7 deals through Sunday. One of those spots is Game on Lexington Road near the Highlands. "It's one of the things we look forward to most of he year," said restaurant...
Shepherdsville's plans for Chick-fil-A, Texas Roadhouse, Bubba's 33 and Wawa put on hold
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Plans are on hold for now for four new businesses that would be located off Interstate 65 in Shepherdsville because of concerns that they would be too close to an elementary school and cause traffic congestion. Developers approached the Bullitt County school board with a proposal...
Man Charged With Drug Possession In Hopkinsville
A Christian County man was charged with possession of drugs after a report of a disturbance on Kelby Court in Hopkinsville Friday morning. Hopkinsville Police say they found 33-year-old Dedrick Brodie in a vehicle with the smell of marijuana coming from it after being called to his home for a disturbance between him and a woman.
Biker rally in Sturgis expected to bring heavy traffic along with it
STURGIS, Ky. (WFIE) - Looking ahead, drivers should expect a lot of traffic in Union County as crowds move in for a bike rally. Be on the lookout because thousands of motorcycles and other cars are making their way into Sturgis. The Kentucky Bike Rally starts Wednesday and runs through...
Fort Logan Hospital nurse recognized for extraordinary service
Ephraim McDowell Fort Logan Hospital (EMFLH) is pleased to recognize and honor one of its nurses for her extraordinary patient care. Paulette Henriksen, a nurse in the Medical/Surgical Unit at EMFLH, was one of many nurses nominated for the DAISY Award. A resident of Mercer County, Paulette has been caring for patients at EMFLH for […] The post Fort Logan Hospital nurse recognized for extraordinary service appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Everything came up Roses for STL teams hoop teams
When the middle of July rolls around, that means that I get to make my annual road trip down to Louisville to spend time with family members in Kentucky while also watching high-level girls’ basketball. As long as I can cover basketball, the Run 4 Roses Classic in Louisville...
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