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High Five Rural Traffic Safety Project Launched in Lyon County
Various agencies and local leaders gathered in Eddyville Friday morning to launch the High Five Rural Traffic Safety Project to enhance safety and save lives in Lyon County. Deputy Director Ryan Fisher of the Kentucky Department of Highway Safety highlighted the success of the program’s seat belt initiative, which has been effective across the Commonwealth based on a pilot project in 2023. He mentioned that in Lyon County, the objective of the High Five Rural Seat Belt Program is to increase safety and save lives.
'Unapproved' items on school supply lists for some JCPS schools
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- As Jefferson County Public Schools families do their back-to-school shopping, items like headphones, plastic baggies and hand sanitizer might be on supply lists. But they shouldn't be. That's because the district set a specific list for school supplies about 10 years ago in a policy that...
One local teacher creates children's book on mental health
HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. (WEVV) - The school bells will ring in less than a month and for one local school therapist, she remains engaged helping kids with their mental health. Kaitlyn Marks is entering her second year at Grapevine Elementary School in Madisonville, and she has learned many ways to make each learning session with a child unique.
COUNTING CARDS | Pat Kelsey talks every player on his 1st Louisville roster
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Who are these guys? One of the advantages of the University of Louisville's upcoming trip to the Bahamas for a pair of exhibition games is that fans of the Cards — starved for a new start and a return to prominence under first-year coach Pat Kelsey — will begin to get answers to that question.
Newman is awarded Rotary’s ‘Hometown Hero’
City of Henderson City Manager Buzzy Newman said he was a bit suspicious of what could occur at Thursday’s Henderson Chamber of Commerce’s State of the City and County when he saw best friends, Mark and Jamie Mattingly, at the event. His grandson, Willy, up from his home...
Bowling Green man arrested after allegedly running man over with vehicle
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing multiple charges after another man was allegedly hit by a vehicle. According to a uniform citation, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded Thursday shortly before midnight for an injury accident off of the 100 block of Cathy Way.
UPDATE: Two missing people located in Kentucky
Update: Henderson Police have confirmed the Horners have been found in Kuttawa, Kentucky, and they are safe. HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials with Henderson Emergency Management have issued a golden alert for two people who were last seen on July 25. According to a post, 86-year-old Ronald Horner and 79-year-old Mary Jane Horner were last […]
Gojira to make history at Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony
Gojira are more or less officially the first heavy metal band to ever perform at the Olympics. These French metal giants are set to make history at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, taking place today (26th). Alongside Céline Dion, Lady Gaga, and Aya Nakamura, Gojira will highlight the event with a unique collaboration with opera singer Marina Viotti.
Mouhammed Sylla drawing interest from Kentucky
Mark Pope and his Kentucky Wildcats staff have turned their attention to the class of 2025, as they’ll be looking to make some noise in their first full recruiting cycle. The big board is starting to fill up, and some players are gaining more traction in Kentucky than others. But now we do have another name to add.
Cigarette Of Kentucky Changing Location Plans
No one told Paul Michael Ison and Tiffany Crawford that opening a new powerboat dealership would follow a hurdle-free, straight-line path. And to their credit the Kentucky-based couple didn’t expect that. Their initial plan to open Cigarette of Kentucky on the shores of Lake Cumberland in Somerset, Ky., has shifted. In two to three weeks, the dealership will host a soft-opening at a former Sea Ray dealership in Bronston, Ky. The location also has direct access to Lake Cumberland.
Portion of Union County under boil advisory
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Part of Union County is under a boil advisory this morning after a water main is cut on Thursday. The Union County Water District says that the areas under the advisory are on State Route 109 from Bucktrack Road to the Y Community at Highway 56, after a water main on State […]
Fort Campbell soldier charged with selling secrets to China plans to plead guilty
Korbein Schultz, the Fort Campbell sergeant accused of selling U.S. military secrets to China, has decided to plead guilty, a newly filed court document shows. Schultz' attorney, federal public defender Mary Kathryn Harcombe, filed a motion Friday morning to set a hearing for him to change his plea, writing that Schultz "has decided to change his plea of not guilty to a plea of guilty pursuant to an agreement with the government." ...
VIDEO: Cold air funnel spotted in the Heartland
(KFVS) - Viewers sent us photos and videos of a cold air funnel on Friday afternoon, July 26. The funnel was seen from Wickliffe, Kentucky and Cairo, Illinois. You can send us your photos and videos below. According to the National Weather Service, a cold air funnel forms beneath showers...
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