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Kentucky man who played same lottery numbers for a decade finally wins big
A Kentucky man has been playing the same lottery numbers for 10 years, this time it won him $225,000. Related video above: Stolen lottery ticket returned to winner. A Daviess County man finally hit it big by using his faithful lottery numbers. The man, who wishes to stay anonymous, won...
'Praise God I was there': Jersey Mike's Subs employee saves customer's life
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Drew McConnell was working as usual on Thursday at Jersey Mike's Subs when a customer was in need of emergency assistance. "There was a lady that came over to the counter asking for help, I looked up and saw someone was choking," McConnell said. McConnell immediately...
State, county officials meet in Bloomington to discuss election cybersecurity
Less than three months remain until the 2024 general election, and Indiana cybersecurity officials say they’re preparing for any possible threat. A panel of experts met Thursday at Monroe County elections headquarters in Bloomington for a roundtable discussion hosted by the clerk’s office. Monroe County clerk Nicole Browne...
Photo of west Louisville teen walking down the street while reading goes viral
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A photo of a teenager walking in west Louisville caught a lot of attention on social media. If you look closely, he's not holding a phone. He's holding a book. A Louisville man snapped the photo on his way home from work near 39th Street. He...
Former NPR CEO, Bellarmine trustee John Lansing dies
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The former CEO of NPR, a Bellarmine graduate and former trustee has died. John Lansing was 67 years old. His cause of death hasn't been released. Lansing got his start as a studio technician and camera operator at a TV station in Paducah, Kentucky. He eventually became president of Scripps Network, which owns Food Network and HGTV.
2 Caneyville residents facing drug, child endangerment charges after dropping off 2 kids at school
Two Caneyville residents, one given shock probation on a felony drug charge, have been arrested on drug and endangering the welfare of a minor charges. Wednesday morning at approximately 7:50, Grayson County Deputy and Caneyville Elementary School Resource Officer Caleb Owens attempted a traffic stop on a 2007 Nissan Altima containing two occupants as the vehicle was leaving the school after dropping off “their two small children,” according to the arrest citation.
Ironman 70.3 makes a comeback in Louisville Sunday
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Imagine taking on a six-hour workout in Louisville’s summer heat?. That is what more than 2,500 athletes will be doing Sunday for the return of the Ironman triathlon to Derby City. For the first time since 2019, the Ironman is making its return to Louisville....
'We ain't going nowhere': Kroger doubles down on future in west Louisville, commits to reduce thefts
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kroger is making a big investment in its store on West Broadway, but will it bring changes the community is asking for?. The location has been the center of controversy for repeatedly closing early, and high theft. On Friday, the Louisville district manager said he's committed...
Kentucky’s first emergency psychiatric unit opens in Lexington
By Allison Perry, University of Kentucky State officials, community leaders and UK HealthCare officials celebrated last week’s opening of a new emergency unit in Lexington dedicated to the treatment of patients experiencing a mental health crisis. The EmPATH (Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment and Healing) Unit is the first of its kind in Kentucky. It opened […] The post Kentucky’s first emergency psychiatric unit opens in Lexington appeared first on The Interior Journal.
As youth mental health worsens, support stagnates
This is the final installment of the Educating Kentucky series examining issues in state schools. All the stories are available at bgdailynews.com. Managing all the in-person and online bullying kids face after COVID has become an all-day job for one rural Kentucky school counselor. Younger kids are acting out more,...
Roundtable explores ways to improve Kentucky maternal health
BY: SARAH LADD, Kentucky Lantern Maternal health is complicated, and reducing mortality around birth takes a comprehensive approach, advocates from across Kentucky said at a Thursday roundtable moderated by Carole Johnson, the administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration for the Biden administration. During the roundtable, which took place at the Marriott Hotel in […] The post Roundtable explores ways to improve Kentucky maternal health appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
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