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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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
Carlik Jones joins rare Louisville basketball company as South Sudan heads to Olympics
Carlik Jones has accomplished something only two other former Louisville men's basketball standouts can say they've done. The 6-foot-1 guard will play in the 2024 Paris Olympics for South Sudan's burgeoning hoops program. ...
Locals Food Hub and Pizza Pub works on renovating old building in Smoketown neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Frankfort business is looking to move into Louisville where Logan Street and Broadway intersect. What once was the Epping Soda Bottling Company back in 1863 will now be a much healthier option. Birch Bragg, co-owner of Locals Food Hub and Pizza Pub, said the company's...
Kentucky not expected to land Julius Halaifonua
There was some thought that the Kentucky Basketball team would fill out its roster with a recently reclassified big man from New Zealand. However, new reports indicate that 7-footer Julius Halaifonua will not be coming to Kentucky. Halaifonua, who recently reclassified from the 2025 class to the 2024 class, was...
Online resource for JCPS parents raises new concerns ahead of the first day of school
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A new online resource is intended to help keep JCPS parents informed about buses for their children, but some parents are not liking what they see. It’s called Bus Teller. Parents are invited to log in, and they will find information about bus stops, pick up times and the school their children are going to.
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