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Kentucky AG: Public resources can’t advocate around ‘school choice’ amendment
Pulaski County Schools posted a graphic to a Facebook page earlier this week reading “No on Amendment 2. Public Funds for Public Schools!”. Before the post and an accompanying graphic on the district’s website were removed, they sparked outrage among supporters of the proposed constitutional change. They said the district was unfairly using public dollars to advocate for their position.
Nyquist's Tenma Wins Pitched Battle On Debut At Del Mar
At sunny Del Mar, it was first-time starter Tenma (Nyquist–Amagansett, by Tapit) who battled a rival filly down the lane to graduate. The OBS April grad who was featured in TDN's Summer Breezes and Sunday Insights, went off as a 6-1 shot here. Even though stablemate Usha (Tiz the Law) came busting out of the gate, Tenma did not panic as she steadily began to reel in the pacesetter around the far turn. With a full head of steam, the juvenile won by a head in what was a pitched battle with Mancuso (McKinzie). The final running time was 1:04.22.
Kentucky high school closes restrooms during class changes
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKRC) - A high school in Kentucky decided to close its restrooms during transitions between classes. According to Lexington Herald-Leader, a spokesperson for Henry Clay High School started the new procedure in response to an increase in "behavior events" in restrooms. A rise in behavior events in restrooms has increased across the entire state of Kentucky.
Texas Man Arrested in Oak Grove Sentenced in Kidnapping and Ransom Episode
A Texas man convicted in a kidnapping and ransom episode involving multiple states including Kentucky was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison. 42-year-old Bryan Conley was given the prison sentence which will be followed by 25 years of supervised release. Conley was convicted by a federal jury in December...
Berea debater, advocate for women coal miners, Betty Jean Hall dies at 78
Betty Jean Hall, the young attorney who overcame coal company resistance to hiring women miners in the 1970s and went on to become an important federal administrative law judge overseeing decisions on appeals of workers’ compensation claims, has died. She was 78 years old. Hall attended Buckhorn School in Perry County in southeastern Kentucky and […]
Police say suspect in deadly triple shooting in Hardin County shot himself after police chase
ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (WDRB) -- Police said the man wanted for gunning down three people in a deadly shooting outside the Hardin County courthouse early Monday is in the hospital after shooting himself in the head following a police chase. During a media briefing Monday afternoon, Elizabethtown Police Chief Jeremy Thompson...
Owensboro ‘Trail of Treats’ returning this fall for spooky Halloween fun
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - A fun trick-or-treating event is coming back to Owensboro this October. City officials encourage families to come downtown on Thursday, October 24, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. for “Trails of Treats”. Organizers say the family-friendly event will have more than 60 booths sponsored by...
Honoring Donyon: Community Unites For Bubba’s Ride Charity Event in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
Bubba's Ride is back and set to be bigger than ever! When Donyon Mohon was fighting Leukemia, he couldn't bear to see so many sick children in the hospital. He wanted to do something to help these families. After he died on January 25th, 2022, at 21 years old, family and friends are making his final wish come true. Here's how you can take part in Bubba's Ride.
Booth nails 7 threes to lead OnPoint Swish to blowout win, earns player of the week honor
Inez, Ky. –– Carla Booth hit 7 three pointers in a 104-69 victory for WABA’s OnPoint Swish over the Atlanta Angels last Saturday at Martin Co. High School. The Swish improved to 5-2 on the year and the Angels dropped to 1-5. Every player that played scored...
Louisville's newest Drake's location now open on Outer Loop in Okolona
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Drake's newest location on Outer Loop in Okolona is now officially open. The restaurant held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Monday and opened for business at 11 a.m. This is the 12th Drake's in Kentucky, and the fourth in Louisville. Drake's already has locations in...
KFC Yum! Center looking to fill more than 100 positions during Friday hiring event
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The KFC! Yum Center is hosting a hiring event this Friday (Aug. 23) in the arena's lobby. The event will happen from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and again from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. ASM Global, the company that manages the KFC Yum! Center, along...
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