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Former Clarksville police chief sworn in as newest school board member
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The Clarksville Community School Corporation has a new board member. Wednesday, the district announced former Clarksville Police Chief Col. Mark Palmer as the newest member of the school board. He was sworn in during a special meeting Wednesday afternoon. Palmer replaces Bill Wilson, who died...
Store clerk arrested, accused of taking customer’s wallet, cash
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A clerk at a Louisville Dollar General was arrested Wednesday after police say he stole a customer’s wallet and cash, and then used the customer’s credit card at a sports store. Ramon Collins, 26, was arrested and charged with one count of theft of...
Two teens arrested after several armed carjackings in the Portland neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Two teens were arrested by LMPD officers Wednesday after police connected them to at least five armed carjackings in the Portland neighborhood. Kymeon Bright, 18, was one of the teens arrested. The other suspect was 16-year-old, and therefore was not named. Arrest documents show Bright was...
UofL's 502 Circle launches media network, will debut with Cards' two Bahamas games
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KT) -- 502 Circle, Louisville's name, image and likeness (NIL) collective, vaulted onto the cutting edge of how collectives adapt to the new era of college sports with the launching of its own media network Wednesday. Floyd Street Media in partnership with The College Sports Company and NOCAP...
Salem man dies after falling from quarry cliff in Sparksville
SPARKSVILLE – A 20-year-old Salem man died in a fall at an abandoned quarry in Sparksville on Wednesday, July 17. According to Jackson County Sheriff Rick Meyer, police received a report of a man falling off a cliff in the 10000 block of West County Road 765 South near Sparksville around 6:00 p.m.
OrthoWorx CEO Named to IBJ’s 250 List for 2nd Consecutive Year
INDIANAPOLIS — Bob Vitoux, president and CEO of OrthoWorx, has been named to the Indianapolis Business Journal’s Indiana 250 list for the second consecutive year. The annual list recognizes the state’s most influential and impactful leaders across business, philanthropy, the arts, government and not-for-profits. “It’s truly an...
How Indiana has voted for president in the past six elections
INDIANAPOLIS — As the presidential race heats up toward Election Day, we're taking a look at how Indiana has voted in the past. Historically, Indiana votes for the Republican candidate in a presidential election, adding 11 electoral votes to the total of whoever claims the Hoosier State. It doesn't...
Kentucky Derby 150 helps Churchill Downs set revenue record. Here's what we know
Coming off the historical success of the 150th Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs Inc. posted a record more than $890 million in net revenue for the second quarter of the year. This revenue win — while supported by a record $37.6 million revenue increase during Derby week — indicates Churchill Downs' move to focus on...
Be Our Guest | Punch in your cravings at Fistful of Ale
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- WDRB invites you to Be Our Guest at Fistful of Ale!. Fistful of Ale is southern Indiana's only nano-brewery. Brewing small allows them to brew a larger variety and experiment with big, bold flavors. You can compliment your beer with a craft burger or some tacos...
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