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Kentucky’s first da Vinci 5 surgical robot expected to produce ‘exceptional outcomes’ for patients
Georgetown Community Hospital has become the first hospital in Kentucky to integrate Intuitive’s new da Vinci 5 surgical robot into its surgical services. The da Vinci 5 surgical robot represents the latest advancements in robotic-assisted surgery, offering unprecedented precision, flexibility, and control for a wide range of minimally invasive procedures. The cutting-edge technology will enhance the hospital’s ability to provide top-quality care to its patients, particularly in complex surgical specialties.
Drug Dealer, Arsonist Sentenced To Prison
On Thursday, July 18, Ossie White, 48, of Austin was convicted of dealing in a fentanyl and was sentenced to six years in prison and will be on probation for four years after his release. The conviction for dealing is based on an Indiana law that says a person is dealing drugs when the state can prove they are in possession of the drugs with the intent to deliver them to someone else, said Scott County Prosecutor Chris Owens.
Clark County EMS board proposes new primary ambulance provider
The Clark County EMS board has approved a proposal for a new primary provider for services across the county, amid concerns about New Chapel EMS’ ability to uphold its contract. The plan calls for New Chapel to remain on as a secondary provider.
Louisville women’s basketball opening 2024-25 season in Paris
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Louisville women’s basketball team will begin the 2024-25 season in France for the 2024 Aflac Oui-Play Event. The Cardinals will go up against the University of California, Los Angeles Bruins on Monday, Nov. 4 at the Adidas Arena in Paris. UofL and UCLA will...
Southern Indiana little league team headed to California for World Series
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A Southern Indiana little league team is heading to the World Series. The Highlander Youth Recreation League, who are currently undefeated, is made up of 13- and 14-year-old boys. The team is gearing up to compete against the best teams in the country representing the Central Region.
Armed woman robs Elizabethtown pizza restaurant, caught 15 minutes later
A woman was arrested only minutes after committing an armed robbery in Elizabethtown. Elizabethtown Police Department spokesman Chris Denham said that approximately 12:40 Tuesday afternoon, officers responded to the report of an armed robbery at Little Caesars Pizza at 1512 North Dixie Avenue. Denham said the suspect, 34-year-old Shelli Lynn...
Cook Out submits plans to open first location in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- After a long campaign to get it here, Cook Out is finally coming to Louisville. Permits filed with the city on Tuesday show the late night burger joint is set to be built on Preston Highway, just south of Eastern Parkway in the Saint Joseph neighborhood.
Louisville track and field athlete to make history by throwing discus in Paris Olympics
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Jayden Ulrich will soon become the first United States Olympian in University of Louisville track and field history. The 21-year-old will compete in the women's discus throw in Paris next month. Ulrich is the second female Olympian from UofL's track and field team after Chinwe Okoro competed in the women's discus throw for Nigeria at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Shelbyville woman convicted of stealing more than $260K from former employer
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Shelbyville woman will spend more than three years in a federal prison after she was convicted for defrauding her former employer. Amy Hall, 38, was charged with seven counts of wire fraud. Hall was an employee of a Louisville construction and design company. The Department...
City of Lexington Faces Criticism Over Neglected Tree Maintenance on Versailles Road
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Paula Singer, a long-time resident of the Versailles Road corridor, recently sent a scathing email to city officials, decrying the state of 26 dead and dying trees along the roadway. Singer says the trees, planted in 2021 as part of the Cardinal Valley Small Area Plan and the Versailles Road Streetscape Project Phase I, have been left unmaintained, prompting her to demand their removal.
FCC lowers cost of calls for inmates
WASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Commission voted last week to end what it called exorbitant phone and video call rates that have hindered incarcerated people from communicating with their families for decades. The new rules cap the costs of phone calls and video calls in prisons, allowing easier access...
Officials discuss impact of bus driver shortage as new school year approaches
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The bus driver shortage has been affecting schools across the country including right here in the Tri-State. According to the National Education Association, roughly half of students rely on bus services to get to school. However, since the pandemic, the drop in school bus drivers has still not recovered.
BGPD investigating fatal crash on Lovers Lane
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is investigating a fatal crash. Officers responded to a two-vehicle collision on Lovers Lane near Briarwood Elementary on Wednesday at approximately 6:13 a.m. Each vehicle had one occupant operator. One of the vehicle operator’s was pronounced dead at the scene...
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