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Kentucky Housing Task Force discusses needs in Lexington, Fayette County
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) - Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton spoke to the Kentucky House Task Force Monday afternoon to discuss housing needs in Lexington and Fayette Co. She said there is a critical need for increasing the availability of affordable housing units in the area. “Sometimes the city is like a...
Purple People Bridge could be back open on both sides in just a few days, months after partial closure
NEWPORT, Ky. — The Purple People Bridge is just a few days from being fully reopened, according to Purple People Bridge Company President Will Weber. Weber told WCPO 9 News that safety tests will be conducted on Tuesday, Aug. 27, and that the project remains on schedule to be reopened by Riverfest during Labor Day Weekend.
His second career: Kurt Anderson thrives as director of a Hopkinsville nonprofit
As I contemplate my own departure from the practice of law, I think about attorneys who have been my colleagues in Christian County and have retired or made a change to another career. Frankly, I do not know of many local lawyers who gave up their practices before they were...
FCPS leaders weigh in on controversies surrounding new middle school
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - We are about a year away from Lexington’s newest middle school opening its doors to students. Mary E. Britton will serve as the thirteenth middle school for Fayette County Public Schools. As the expected opening date of Fall 2025 draws closer, some controversial topics continue...
Judge Blames Breonna Taylor’s Boyfriend For Shooting, Dismisses Key Charges Against Police Officers Who Killed Her
A federal judge has lowered the charges against two former officers who fatally shot Breonna Taylor in her Louisville home in 2020. In his ruling on Aug. 22, U.S. District Court Senior Judge Charles Simpson III said Taylor’s boyfriend Kenneth Walker caused the shooting. According to the Courier Journal, the judge said Walker’s decision to shoot… Continue reading Judge Blames Breonna Taylor’s Boyfriend For Shooting, Dismisses Key Charges Against Police Officers Who Killed Her
Lexington council member responds to protective order filed against her by other council member
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Lexington council member who had a protective order filed against her by another council member is breaking her silence. Earlier this month, Councilwoman Brenda Monárrez had a temporary interpersonal protective order filed against her upon the request of Councilwoman Denise Gray. Last Tuesday, the...
Fort Campbell to Conduct Full-Scale Exercise on Wednesday
Fort Campbell officials will conduct a post-wide full-scale exercise on Wednesday, Aug. 28 designed to test the installation’s emergency preparedness in response to realistic scenarios. Brian Sipp, a spokesman for Fort Campbell, said the exercise is essential in identifying strengths and areas for improvement. He said people will likely...
Central City to host 23rd Annual Everly Brothers Cruise-In
CENTRAL CITY, Ky. (WEVV) — Central City Tourism has announced the Labor Day Weekend line up in downtown Central City. Festivities will begin Wednesday, August 28th at 6:00 p.m. with Gospel Fest '24 at LuRay Park. This free concert will feature: Jason Crabb, Kelli Crabb and The Bowling Sisters,...
Clarksville's Storywalk opens in Gateway Park
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Nature and imagination are joining forces for a storybook ending in Clarksville. The Parks and Recreation Department celebrated the grand opening of its Storywalk in Gateway Park on Little League Boulevard. It is a picture book which families and young children can enjoy while traveling along...
TJ Finley named starter for season opener at Alabama
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football team travels to Alabama on Saturday to open their season, and one question mark was resolved on Monday morning: the starting quarterback for the Tops. Head Coach Tyson Helton announced that TJ Finley will get the green light against the Crimson Tide, but...
Legendary Russellville Football Coach Passes at Age 93
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In Logan County, the community is mourning the loss of a legendary figure, as former Russellville Panther Football Coach Ken Barrett passed away on Saturday at the age of 93. Barrett took the job in 1976, leading RVK to three state titles and four championship...
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