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Metal parts start-up PEAK Precision creating 24 jobs in Bowling Green
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted the continuing momentum within the state’s manufacturing industry as PEAK Precision Manufacturing, a start-up mass production and manufacturing business, will establish a new facility in Bowling Green with a $3 million investment creating 24 new, full-time, Kentucky jobs. “The commonwealth’s...
$156 million investment coming to Owensboro business
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - An Owensboro business is expanding. Governor Andy Beshear made the announcement during his Team Kentucky update Thursday. He says Mizkan America is investing $156 million in their facility on Ragu Drive for the expansion. Governor Beshear says it will add 44 new full-time jobs. The project...
Daily Briefing: Hundreds of dogs at risk of euthanasia at LMAS
Good morning and happy Thursday. (You can read today's eNewspaper here.) According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service in Louisville, we should expect patchy fog for the morning commute, along with a fair chance of showers or a thunderstorm during the early afternoon hours. We're expected to be partly sunny otherwise with a high around 86. ...
Brooklyn Clements Chooses University of Louisville Cheerleading Over Top Programs
Brooklyn Clements, a Bullitt East senior, chose to join the University of Louisville's cheerleading program over other top college offers, including Alabama and Kentucky. Clements will be transitioning from Bullitt East's cheerleading and track programs to the Louisville team. Her gymnastic background, specifically in pole vault, contributed to her success...
Identity of Glasgow House Fire Victim Confirmed
The Barren County Coroner has confirmed the identity of the woman who perished in a house fire over the weekend in Glasgow. Tim Gibson, the coroner, announced that dental records identified the victim as Heather Michelle Ferguson Berube, 41. Both the autopsy and toxicology reports are still pending. The tragic...
KY Authorities Have Discovered Card Skimmers in Retail, Grocery Stores
I don't classify myself as a paranoid person, but I've got to be honest with you, when I first learned of the existence of card skimmers, my paranoia amped up a bit. With progress comes convenience but also nefariousness. It seems every form of new technology developed to make our lives easier can also be manipulated to make our lives, in some cases, a nightmare. And because of identity theft, even more new technology must be created--and rather quickly, too--to counteract the behavior of bad actors.
KY Gov. Beshear tight-lipped on Harris VP vetting process, but apologizes to Diet Mtn Dew
After declining to share details about the VP vetting process, Beshear on Thursday apologized to Diet Mountain Dew, after insulting the drink during a spat with Donald Trump’s running mate, JD Vance.
Kentucky man wins big after he ‘treats’ himself with scratch-off
WINCHESTER, Ky. (WKYT) - A Winchester man won big in the Kentucky Lottery. Lottery officials say Ronald Carson stopped at Gasoline Alley on April Way in Winchester on July 20 to cash in a winning $2,700 Pick 3 ticket. While there, Carson decided to treat himself and purchase two Millionaire...
Weather Impact Alert Day issued for Sunday and Monday for storm chances
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The WHAS11 Impact Weather Team has issued an alert day for Sunday and Monday as showers and thunderstorms are expected to impact for several spots across Kentuckiana. There is no highlighted risk for severe weather at this time, but that forecast may change as we guide...
Big Lots Shutting Down Stores Amid Financial Uncertainty
Big Lots is planning to shutter around 40 stores as the company opens up about their ability to continue. I've been shopping at Big Lots for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I could spend hours in the toy aisle, and even as a teenager, I spent quite a bit of time thumbing through the DVD and Blu-ray selections. My wife and I still shop at Big Lots on a regular basis today. It's safe to say that it's one of my all-time favorite stores. Need groceries? Done. Kitchenware? Easy. How about some furniture? They've got all kinds of options out on the floor.
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