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Henderson County Public Library to host Adult Job Fair next month
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEVV) — It's an event intended for those in search of a job. Henderson County Public Library will be hosting an Adult Job Fair on Thursday, September 26th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Organizers say those who attend can connect with employers from various industries. Some...
New Pilot Program Brings Driver’s License Testing Closer to Barren County Teens
In an effort to make driver’s license testing more accessible to young Kentuckians, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) has launched a new pilot program that will benefit residents of Barren County and four other counties across the state. Starting September 1, this initiative will introduce pop-up testing locations specifically...
ARC Shares Life-Saving Treatment Resources On International Overdose Awareness Day
LOUISA, Ky. (Aug. 30, 2024) — On International Overdose Awareness Day (Aug. 31), the Commonwealth’s leading addiction treatment provider Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) is sharing vital resources to help Kentuckians struggling with addiction. According to the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy’s 2023 Drug Overdose Fatality Report, there...
Glasgow Fire Department responds to house fire
GLASGOW, Ky. (WBKO) - The Glasgow Fire Department responded to a house fire on 1009 S. Lewis St. According to the press release, E1 responded to the scene first and began to attack from the exterior of the structure. L2 and R2 arrived on the scene to establish a water...
Staying hot but rain is on the way
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - We officially reached 101° Thursday at the Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport at 2:57 p.m. This ties the record for the day originally set back in 1925. The high heat continues well into today. Expect mostly sunny skies with highs staying near the...
Good News Parents – Kentucky is One of the Best States for Teen Drivers
Driving is a major milestone for teenagers, and choosing where to hit the road can make a significant difference in safety and skill-building. WalletHub recently conducted a study to rank the Best & Worst States for Teen Drivers, and Kentucky parents should be glad to know that the Bluegrass State was near the top of the list.
'They lied to you in 2020': List of Kentucky schools, companies dropping DEI programs grows
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Some are calling it a flip-flop, referring to the decisions by the University of Kentucky, Brown-Forman, Ford Motor Company and others to dissolve their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. Northern Kentucky University is the latest institution in the state to disband its Office of Inclusive...
Kentucky weather tomorrow: Strong storms bring relief
Video note: Despite this article’s time stamp, the above video is the latest forecast from The Weather Authority. It’s the unofficial end to summer with Labor Day Weekend upon us. Mother nature brought record heat to the region to end the week, and now she has plans to kick up some strong to severe storms.
Kentucky to lower flags to recognize Overdose Awareness Day
KENTUCKY (WOWK) – Kentucky will be working to spread awareness and honor lives lost on Overdose Awareness Day. This year’s Overdose Awareness Day falls on Saturday, Aug. 31, and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has ordered that all flags at state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset in observance. Beshear says the […]
Maker's Mark prepares for massive $18.5M expansion in Kentucky. What we know so far
A famed Kentucky distillery is preparing for an expansion. Maker's Mark Distillery in Marion County will undergo an $18.5 million "tourism development project," according to the August agenda for the Kentucky Tourism Development Finance Authority meeting. ...
Several area restaurants closing citing lack of workers, high food cost
PADUCAH — Two popular local restaurants — The Farm in La Center, and Fristoe’s Restaurant in Hickory — will close their doors for good on Saturday. The news comes after Rocket Fired Pizza in Paducah closed and as MLC’s Family Restaurant at Southern Pride Truck Stop off Interstate 24 Exit 16 is scheduled to close in mid-September.
Russell Springs Fire Dept Responds to 2-Vehicle Accident on Hwy 127N
On Thursday, August 29, 2024 at approximately 4:01 p.m., the Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle accident on North Highway 127. Upon arrival, firefighters found the need for an extraction of one patient trapped in their vehicle. The team quickly performed the extraction, provided patient care, and ensured road safety for all involved.
Central High’s Marching Yellow Jackets ready for another Louisville football season
At Central High School, the Marching Yellow Jackets rival their football-playing peers as crowd favorites. Central’s marching band is a cultural touchstone in the neighborhood.
Former Kentucky star through to third round of U.S. Open
Two days after earning the first main draw win of his career at a Grand Slam, Gabriel Diallo continued his magical run in New York, defeating [24] Arthur Fils in the second round of the US Open, 7-5, 6-7 (3), 6-4, 6-4. A qualifier into the main draw, Diallo has...
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