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Grand jury hands up a dozen indictments
A Russell County grand jury met yesterday and handed up 12 indictments. Yevonda Popplewell, age 40, of Somerset, charged with possession of methamphetamine, tampering with physical evidence, and being a persistent felony offender. Angela Passmore, age 42, of Jamestown, charged with possession of methamphetamine, tampering with physical evidence, possession of...
Don't Waste Your Money | Consumers cashing in as gold prices hit historic high
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Have some old jewelry that you don't really wear anymore? Now might be the perfect time to cash in!. Gold has been on a tear in 2024 and just hit historic highs, and the likelihood of interest rate cuts this fall has sent it up even higher.
UK’s Jack ‘Goose’ Givens Brings It Home In Hopkinsville
Traveling the Commonwealth to continue promotions of his co-written autobiography “They Call Me Goose,” Kentucky men’s basketball legend Jack “Goose” Givens pulled the curtain back a bit for the Hopkinsville Rotary Club Tuesday afternoon — where he brought the past, present and future a little perspective.
New sports complex in Henderson gets official name and signage
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Naming rights and signage are approved for the new sports complex coming to the city. The new sports complex will be named “Deaconess Henderson Sports Park.” It was decided at the city commission meeting, under the agreement, Deaconess will pay the city of Henderson $500,000 for a 5-year agreement. It will […]
Louisville trying to land two-sport star from California
University of Louisville women's basketball coach Jeff Walz already has some West Coast flair on his roster. Senior guard Jayda Curry is from Corona, Calif., while freshmen Mackenly Randolph, Izela Arenas, and Tajianna Roberts all come from California. So, don't be surprised if they add some more down the road.
Lexington man facing federal hate crime charges
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Lexington man is facing federal hate crime charges. The U.S. Department of Justice says 53-year-old Melvin Litteral was arrested and charged with brandishing a firearm and interfering in a federally protected activity. The incident happened back in March at Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen on Walden Drive....
Henderson native Edwards gets Harvard fellowship to advance biomedical firm
Henderson native Aaron Edwards has been named by Harvard Business School as one of its five 2024-2025 Blavatnik Fellows, providing him with resources to advance the startup biomedical technology company he co-founded and hone his leadership talents over the coming 12 months. Edwards in May completed his MBA from Harvard...
London Police Department to host Travis Hurley Memorial Golf Scramble
LONDON, Ky. (WYMT) - The second annual Travis Hurley Memorial Golf Scramble organized by the London Police Department Fallen Officer Foundation is coming up. On August 16, players will put their best tee forward to support a good cause and remember an even better friend. Lieutenant Hurley was a 21...
Plans for abandoned Urban Government Center met with opposition
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Louisville Metro Urban Government Center needs to be repurposed. Essentially everybody agrees to that, but the question is how. The Upper Paristown Preservation Trust, or UPPT, is behind current plans to redevelop this metro-owned property. UPPT is the same group that transformed Paristown Point, with restaurants, a concert hall, and seasonal events.
Rose Gynecology opens location in Erlanger
Dr. Madeleine Rose kicked off her medical career in Northern Kentucky by helping deliver babies at St. Luke Hospital. Years later, she’s delivering on her promise to give back to the women of Northern Kentucky through her namesake practice, Rose Gynecology. Rose Gynecology unveiled its newest location at 437...
Henderson appoints a new deputy city clerk
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The city of Henderson has appointed a new deputy city clerk. Officials say Henderson native Jessa Brandon has been appointed by the city of Henderson for this role. Brandon is a graduate of Henderson County High School and Murray State University where she earned a degree in business administration. She most […]
City of Island discuss ballpark damages from May tornado
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The City of Island held a special meeting Monday night to discuss the damages done to the Island Ballpark from the May 26 tornado. This special meeting was called by Mayor Joseph Hamilton and he gave the public the chance to comment on the current status of the ballpark. According to […]
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