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Downed wires reported on Circle Drive in Florence
FLORENCE, Ky. — Downed wires have been reported on Circle Drive in Florence. Boone County emergency crews are responding to the scene, in a residential area. No injuries or damages have been reported at this time. Click the video player above to watch other headlines from WLWT News 5.
Collin Chandler embracing surprise route to Kentucky
LEXINGTON - When Collin Chandler left his hometown of Farmington, Utah in July of 2022 for a nearly two-year mission trip, playing basketball at Kentucky was not all in his plans. Chandler, a four-star combo guard, left for his mission and committed to head coach Mark Pope and the BYU...
FCPS paying private school leader $20K+ to talk to staff
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT)—This November, voters will decide whether the state can give money meant for public education to private schools. WKYT has just learned that three months out from the election, Fayette County Public Schools will pay a man who runs a private school more than $20,000 to speak at this year’s Employee Back to School Convocation.
Louisville Metro Government threatened with legal action over Urban Government Center development
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Some people in Louisville are now threatening to take the city to court over the development of the old Urban Government Center, while others just want construction to begin. Construction fencing is up around the old center on Barrett Avenue, off East Broadway. But there are...
Historic preservation effort may halt Rabbit Hole Distillery's expansion plans in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Rabbit Hole Distillery's multi-million expansion could be on pause after a petition to save a building that is set to be demolished. Rabbit Hole, which is majority-owned by French wine and spirits giant Pernod Ricard, has purchased a hodge-podge of buildings surrounding its distillery over the last two years and planned a campus spanning East Jefferson between South Clay and South Shelby streets. Rabbit Hole Spirits spent $10.6 million in June 2022 to purchase the rest of the block bounded by Jefferson, Clay and Shelby streets and Nanny Goat Strut, Jefferson County property records show.
BOZICH | Boldly predicting ACC Football order of finish as Louisville travels to Media Days
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The Atlantic Coast Conference Football Kickoff event launched in Charlotte, N.C., Monday. It will stretch through Thursday afternoon. Louisville will share the stage with Miami, Boston College, Duke and Wake Forest on Wednesday. Coach Jeff Brohm, quarterback Tyler Shough, cornerback Quincy Riley and defensive end Ashton Gillotte will represent the Cards.
Brandon Garrison committed to Kentucky basketball and Mark Pope without visit to Lexington
LEXINGTON — Brandon Garrison's commitment to Kentucky basketball in April was striking on multiple fronts. None more notable than the fact he gave his pledge despite never visiting Lexington. "I...
Indiana man accused of stalking, harassing girls arrested after crash in Northern Kentucky
BRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (WKRC) - An Indiana man is behind bars after allegedly terrorizing girls in a small Kentucky town over the past few days. It all ended after neighbors confronted the man and called 911. “My granddaughter comes in the house running scared to death, she's 5 years old...
Murder Mystery Dinner Show Returning To Oak Grove
Suspense, intrigue and dinner are on the menu again, as leadership from Oak Grove Tourism plan to host another Murder Mystery Dinner Show. Planned for August 31 at Valor Hall Conference & Event Center, guests will be transported to a world of immersive deception and interactive theatrical experience. Dorothy, ever...
Gabriel’s Death Highlights Growing Needs In Christian County
In the last week, officials from the Christian County Regional Animal Shelter announced on social media the locating of a male dog stray — found on the 11300 block of Old Fruit Hill Road in Crofton. His shelter name “Gabriel,” he was not made available for adoption due to...
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.
Middlesboro Nutrition now open on US 25E
Middlesboro has a new business offering loaded teas, coffee, shakes and energy drinks that not only come in a wide variety of delicious flavors but are also packed with vitamins and minerals without all the sugar. Middlesboro Nutrition is owned and operated by Brooke Munafo and Brooke Wagers. “It’s just a good place for loaded […] The post Middlesboro Nutrition now open on US 25E appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Accused drug dealers arrested in Louisville after posting TikTok videos of drug operations
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Two Louisville residents were arrested Monday on drug trafficking charges after police say they were selling marijuana and THC products from a Louisville warehouse. Police say they caught the suspects with the help of their TikTok pages. According to arrest documents, Tara Lyles and James Lyles...
The Louisville Black Chef Showcase Is Back This August
The Louisville Black Chef Showcase is back to exhibit the best in Black cooking across the city. Hungry patrons won’t have to wait too much longer to try some of the best foods Louisville has to offer. The Black Chef Showcase, located at the Melwood Arts Center (1860 Mellwood Ave.) is on Sunday, Aug. 18 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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. ...
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