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No need to further victimize children through legislative ineptitude or gubernatorial stubbornness
Gov. Andy Beshear and Auditor of Public Accounts Allison Ball squared off earlier this month in a legal dispute over the auditor’s access to iTWIST, a database maintained by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services that “track[s] the state’s efforts to assist its most vulnerable citizens” and that was available to the ombudsman attached […]
Kentucky employers give second chances
By Sarah Michels Bluegrass Live When Barbara Aker’s nephew was 10 or 11, he broke his arm. He was prescribed painkillers, which set him off on a slippery slope, she said. He eventually overdosed and died. Now, through a Kentucky program aimed at reducing recidivism, Aker is making something good out of something bad. A […] The post Kentucky employers give second chances appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Surprise Visit from Vintage Car Delivers Heartfelt Reunion for Man with Terminal Cancer
A rare 1969 Chevrolet Nova Yenko reunites with its former owner. For Stephen Milliner, a seemingly ordinary Tuesday afternoon turned into an extraordinary experience filled with nostalgia and love. As he pulled into the parking lot of Floyd Central High School, Milliner was greeted by his children and grandchildren standing next to a long, white trailer. Inside the trailer was a piece of his past—a rare 1969 Chevrolet Nova Yenko.
'It's going to be incredible'; Jeffboat finally has a developer for multibillion-dollar redevelopment
JEFFERSONVILLE, Indiana — A prime piece of real estate along the Ohio River in southern Indiana is one step closer to being redeveloped. Jeffersonville Mayor Mike Moore said the American Commercial Barge Lines (ACBL), which owns the nearly 100-acre property, has selected Thrive Companies, an Ohio-based developer, to lead development of the historic Jeffboat property.
High school football game under investigation after adult takes swing during brawl
BARDSTOWN, KY (WAVE) - A fight during a high school football game Thursday evening is now under investigation, the Bardstown School Board confirmed Friday. The incident was captured on cell phone video and provided to WAVE News Troubleshooters. It appears to show an adult taking a swing at teen student.
1 Jefferson County Clerk's Office branch reopens after cyberattack. More to open Saturday
One branch of the Jefferson County Clerk's Office has reopened with plans to open more branches Saturday, according to an email sent Friday afternoon. Ashley Tinius, director of communications for the clerk's office, said the Dixie Highway branch has reopened with "limited availability." It was unclear how long the branch would remain open. ...
Dosker Manor residents without power for more than 20 hours
One of Dosker Manor's three buildings lost power around 4 p.m. Thursday, and it remained off until mid-Friday, leaving residents without air conditioning and electricity for more than 20 hours. The building received emergency power Friday morning, which reactivated one of its elevators, said Louisville Metro Housing Authority public information officer Jailen Leavell....
Harlan Independent Schools participate in lunch and breakfast program
Harlan Independent School will be participating in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. As part of this program , Sunshine School, Harlan Elementary, and Harlan Middle/ High school will offer healthy meals every school day at NO COST to the students due to the implementation of the Community Eligibility Provision for […] The post Harlan Independent Schools participate in lunch and breakfast program appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky city named as one of best places for families to live
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WKYT) - A central Kentucky city has been named as one of the best places for families to live. Fortune recently ranked Georgetown 40th on its list of the 50 best places for families. Fortune analyzed more than 2,000 cities across the country. The publication says the ones...
Isom IGA’s family atmosphere overcomes flood
ISOM, Ky. (WYMT) - The Isom IGA was heavily damaged in the July 2022 flood. Despite the more than six feet of water that rushed through the store, managers knew they would open again. “So, the initial thought was, you know, everything was just completely gone, that there’s no way...
Grand Jury Returns Indictments for Attempted Murder and Wanton Endangerment
Multiple indictments were issued by the Christian County Grand Jury Friday, including on charges of attempted murder and wanton endangerment. A true bill was returned on Alicia Yocham, of Hopkinsville, on a single count of attempted murder and tampering with physical evidence. The indictment alleges that on June 14 Yocham...
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