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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,...
'It was just uncomfortable' | Employees testify about discrimination at Louisville Water Company
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Louisville Water Company was back in court Friday after four men filed a joint lawsuit alleging discrimination and retaliation within the alleged hostile work environment. Witnesses testified and displayed emails and text messages painting a picture of what one of the men had to endure...
LUNCHEON BITES | The 4 best things Brohm said at Louisville's annual kickoff event
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- No coach comes to the football kickoff luncheon looking to make headlines. All right, maybe there are a few old-timers. Steve Spurrier. Bobby Bowden. Howard Schnellenberger would’ve talked for two hours to a crowd of 1,500 like the one Louisville coach Jeff Brohm spoke to at the Galt House on Friday.
Louisville police crack down on speeders, impound cars for street racing violations
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Louisville Metro Police is cracking down on speeders, and if it appears the driver is racing, police will impound the car. Police said the average speeder is going 26 miles per hour over the speed limit, and it's becoming all to common to catch drivers hitting triple digits.
Registration open for Louisville Parks and Recreation’s fall sports leagues
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) -Louisville Parks and Recreation has opened registration for their fall 2024 sports leagues. Kids can sign up for soccer or futsal. Adults can participate in pickleball and volleyball. To sign up or for more information, click or tap here. See the full schedule below:. Adult Pickleball League.
Louisville boy who went viral after accident nearly cost him his arm finally returns to school
5-year-old Elijah Dixon is a survivor. After surviving a terrifying collision, the kindergartener from Louisville is making progress and is doing well in his first full week of classes this year. His return to the classroom marks a significant milestone. Shawnetta Benjamin, Elijah’s mom, told WLKY, “When I look over...
Kentucky school district removes posts against Amendment 2
(The Center Square) – A Texas-based group wants a local school district to stop encouraging voters to reject a constitutional amendment that would increase school choice options across the state. The Liberty Justice Center recently sent a demand letter to the Pulaski County School District after the district posted a message on its Facebook page against Amendment 2. The proposed amendment is on the November ballot, and if passed, it...
LMPD: Person wanted for questioning in murder case shoots himself
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Louisville Metro police say a person who they wanted to talk to as part of a homicide investigation has shot himself. LMPD said there is a heavy police presence in the 3400 block of Kramers Lane, but there is no danger to the public. In a post on X, LMPD says no officers fired their weapons.
What time does the Indiana State Fair close? When do food, concerts end for good? What to know
It's been a busy couple of weeks at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, and things are starting to wrap up. With one weekend left, there's still time to try the foods, see the animals and ride the rides. Indiana State Fair 2024 basketball: Top high school boys, girls players in event Sunday ...
NWS: Watch Out for Rain and Gusty Winds This Weekend
STATEWIDE–Sporadic rainfall is likely in Indiana primarily during the evenings on Saturday and Sunday. “We also can’t rule out that a few storms couldn’t produce damaging winds early into the day Saturday, especially as things develop in the afternoon. The main impacts to outdoor activities are going to be locally heavy rainfall and the cloud-to-ground […] The post NWS: Watch Out for Rain and Gusty Winds This Weekend appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Indiana awards $1.05M in grants to accelerate entrepreneurship
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) announced Thursday that $1.05 million in grant awards to accelerate entrepreneurial activity and resources statewide through its new Community Collaboration Fund (CCF). This investment will help power 32 community-led projects focused on entrepreneurial education, connection, and acceleration across Indiana, with a particular focus on underrepresented founders and underserved markets.
Farmer's Almanac gives Midwest its fall, winter 2024-25 forecast, but here's what NOAA says
The Farmer's Almanac predicts flannel shirts and umbrellas are in order when fall begins, followed by a "wet winter whirlwind" during the 2024-2025 winter season. "It definitely looks more wet than white in many areas," Farmers' Almanac Editor Sandi Duncan told USA TODAY. "Obviously, depending on where you live, there might be more...
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