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Lexington rejects bid to subdivide large farm on Tates Creek Road. ‘We can do better’
A Fayette County planning body has rejected a request to subdivide a 144-acre farm near the Jessamine County border into 13 smaller lots. The Urban County Planning Commission voted unanimously Thursday to turn down a zone change for the property at 8200 Tates Creek Road from an agricultural zone to an agricultural buffer zone.
Louisville police fatally shoot man with knife in SW Louisville after tasers were ineffective
LOUSIVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A man was shot and killed by Louisville Metro Police officers Thursday night in southwest Louisville. According to LMPD Interim Chief Paul Humphrey, a trouble call came in about 9:30 p.m. Thursday to the 6600 block of Eagle Wood Drive, which is off Dixie Highway and Moorman Road, not far from the Gene Snyder Freeway.
2nd suspect charged in ambush murder of man at Caesars Southern Indiana in March
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Louisville man has been charged with the murder of a husband and father who was ambushed and gunned down at Caesars Southern Indiana earlier this year. Harrison County Prosecutor Otto Schalk said murder charges were filed Thursday afternoon against Chaz Davis for his role in...
Kit salon opens in Fort Thomas with commitment to community
Kit salon in Fort Thomas is named after Molly Hardin’s great grandmother, and her old styling tools are proudly displayed on the wall inside the shop. Hardin said owning a salon was a dream come true—though a dream she didn’t really know she had as a full-time interior designer and part-time hairstylist. Hardin is a Fort Thomas native who worked at the building’s former tenant, Salon on Highland. She has been licensed for 15 years, but this new venture is her first time owning a salon.
Portia Mann Reflects On Boys & Girls Club, Trigg County Roots
Every few minutes or so during Wednesday afternoon’s Great Futures Luncheon at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hopkinsville-Christian County, so many people stopped by to say hello to “Mrs. Portia” Mann. And for good reason. From 2015 until her second retirement in 2022, she served the...
HARTS returning to Hartford Kentucky
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Hartford Area Resource Transportation System will begin taking phone calls for pick up and returns on August 5. Phone calls can be made between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. HARTS will also run on the following schedule: Pick ups can be scheduled by calling 270-993-HART.
Jefferson County Clerk's Office reveals Russian hackers behind ransomware attack
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ky. — On Thursday, the Jefferson County Clerk's Office revealed ongoing issues and closures are due to a Russian ransomware attack. Employees are still out of the office but are being paid, and the county is feeling optimistic some motor vehicle branches could open back up by Friday or Saturday.
Free dental services being offered in Henderson on Friday
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEVV) — Free dental services are being offered to community members in Henderson on Friday. Audubon Dental will be hosting its "Annual Care Day" on Friday, July 26. Free dental care services such as fillings, extractions, and cleanings, will be offered on a first-come first-served basis. The...
Trigg County Hospital Looking To Address EMS Concerns
In a Thursday afternoon meeting with the Board of Directors, Trigg County Hospital’s President & CEO John Sumner relayed growing concerns among the EMS staff — regarding difficulties around the career, and staying in Cadiz. Sumner said a recent poll taken by EMS Director Jason Meador revealed that...
Kiyan Anthony and Trey McKenney are no longer considering Kentucky
With the summer AAU circuit wrapping up, two recruits have announced new lists that don’t include the Kentucky Wildcats. On Thursday, 5-star guard Trey McKenney announced his top 10, and Kentucky did not make the cut. Creighton, Georgetown, Miami, Michigan, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oregon, UCLA, and...
Fairy Tale Trail Returns to Owensboro — Youth Presenters Needed
Having just wrapped Theatre Workshop of Owensboro's 'Summer Shorts', I am familiar with all the wonderful opportunities they offer kids during the summertime. In the midst of our 'Summer Shorts' rehearsals, other theatre stalwarts were and have been working feverishly in preparation for the opening of The Dinosaur Musical on September 6th at the Empress Theater in downtown Owensboro. The cast includes roles for teens.
West Central High School’s Addie Seitz Leads Illinois to a Win in the Senior League Softball Regionals
Following an all-state softball season in the spring, West Central High School senior-to-be Addie Seitz is playing summer softball for an Illinois team that is currently participating in the Little League Senior Softball Central Region Tournament in Lexington, Kentucky. Seitz’s team is currently (2-0) and is tied with a team from Ohio as the only undefeated teams left in the 8-team tournament. She pitched a 4-inning perfect game against Kentucky on Wednesday, winning 16-0. Seitz struck out 7 of the 12 batters she faced. Just as she did during the high school season in the spring, Addie helped herself at the plate, as well, going 2-3 with 5 rbis and blasting a home run. Illinois and Ohio meet today for a chance to play for the regional championship game on Friday.
As relocation of residents begins, Metro Housing Authority head addresses future of Dosker Manor
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - People living in the three high rise buildings of Dosker Manor in Louisville’s Phoenix Hill neighborhood are in the process of being relocated. In the next year or so, we will be seeing the apartments, which have been plagued with problems, demolished. The Louisville Metro Housing Authority wants to prevent this from happening in the future.
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