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Oak Grove leaders discuss water tower progress, youth sports initiative, finance reports
OAK GROVE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Several department heads provided updates on projects in Oak Grove at the City Council meeting Tuesday night. Brian Ahart, the Public Works Director, discussed the progress of the new water tower intended to supply water to the city’s north end for future growth. Ahart mentioned that they are awaiting finalization of paperwork regarding the Mosely property, the chosen site pending satisfactory soil and drilling tests.
Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in Webster County
SLAUGHTERS, Ky. (07/17/2024) – Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal collision that killed an Evansville woman. At approximately 1:32 a.m. Wednesday, the Webster County Sheriff’s Department requested KSP Post 2 to investigate a fatal collision on Interstate 69. A preliminary investigation revealed that Dexter B. George, 30,...
Weekend top picks: Eagles tribute band, Christmas in July, Music on the Lawn, Back to School Block Party
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Listen to an Eagles cover band, start your day right with sunrise yoga, celebrate Christmas in July with a craft fair, enjoy live music outdoors, and get ready for school with a back to school bash!. Downtown @ Sundown: Join Downtown Commons, 215 Legion...
Weekend weather: Chance of showers and thunderstorms as temps cool down
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Expect partly sunny skies on Friday, but brace for rain and intermittent showers throughout the weekend ahead. Highs will remain in the upper 80s with lows reaching the 60s overnight, according to the National Weather Service. Clarksville forecast. Here’s the day-by-day outlook. Friday:...
New general manager for Owensboro Racing and Gaming named
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A new general manager for Owensboro Racing and Gaming has been named. Churchill Downs Incorporated announced that Steve Roof has been named General Manager of Owensboro Racing and Gaming, the company’s seventh Historical Racing Machine (HRM) entertainment venue in the state of Kentucky. In this role, Roof will oversee all operations […]
Beloved Veterinarian Fishback Dies at 76
Friends and clients of Dr. William Davis "Dave" Fishback Jr. could not say enough about the kindness, warmth, and dedication shown by the beloved Central Kentucky equine veterinarian whose loss they mourned July 17. Fishback died at his home off Pisgah Pike the previous evening. He was 76. Fishback was...
Affordable senior living project underway at former Iroquois Homes site
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Iroquois Homes development, plagued with criminal activity and deteriorating facilities, was deemed obsolete in 2006, about 50 years after they were built. The more than 800 people moved elsewhere, but many didn’t move far. Now, according to the Louisville Metro Housing Authority (LMHA), the need...
Mountain Family Reunion: Celebrating Brandon Robinson’s retirement
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Mountain Family is more than just a nickname for WYMT. “I mean calling us a mountain family is exactly what we are. You can see every body who walks in this building we are family,” said former WYMT Anchor Will Puckett. Nearly two dozen former...
Public health professional seeks to educate due to recent rise in HIV cases
PADUCAH — Due to recent rises in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) diagnoses, one public health professional hopes to increase education on the illness in Paducah. AJ Garnett, an Early Intervention Services prevention manager at LivWell Community Health Services, spends much of his time at work testing people for HIV.
Ft. Thomas to improve community complex with $5 million, help from school district
FT. THOMAS, Ky. (WKRC) - Ft. Thomas is getting $5 million from the state legislature and additional funds from the school district to improve the Tower Park Community Complex. The Tower Park Community Complex is made up of more than 85 acres of forest, sporting facilities, playgrounds, hiking/biking trails, and two recreation buildings used for events and activities.
Davon Kelley barely able to stand after taking fentanyl near West Knollwood Circle apartments
25-year-old Davon Alexander Kelley showed signs of impairment near the West Knollwood Circle apartments on July 2nd. When officers arrived, they noticed he could barely stand. Officers noted that Kelley appeared as if he were about to fall asleep or pass out while talking with them. At one point, during their interaction, he started drooling. Officers attempted to find him a place to stay but could not, so they detained him for his safety. Then, officers searched him and located a powdery substance, later identified as fentanyl. Kelley was taken into custody for simple possession and public intoxication.
The City of Madisonville Hosts First Ever ‘Illuminated’ Hot Air Balloon Show
Fun news from Madisonville, Kentucky. At the end of next month, the city will host, for the first time ever, a hot air balloon show called Madisonville Illuminated. The event is reminiscent of a balloon festival that used to be held at the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden in Owensboro. For years, as part of the annual Dazzling Daylily Festival, the Botanical Garden also showcased hot air balloons with Balloons Over the Garden. There were many on display and floating above the property. They even offered tethered rides above the gardens, but also rides that launched from the grounds and flew across parts of Owensboro.
Crave Food and Music Festival returns for 11th year at new Lexington location
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Get your appetite ready, Lexington! The Crave Food and Music Festival returns in July at a new location for its 11th year. The Crave Food and Music Festival is Lexington’s biggest celebration of “locally crafted fare,” featuring over 30 food vendors, from fine dining to food trucks, from July 27–28.
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