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LIVE RADAR | Tracking scattered storms in Louisville and southern Indiana
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Severe weather is possible in the Metro Louisville area Saturday. A WHAS11 Weather Impact Alert Day has been called for Saturday due to storm chances and the possibility for heavy downpours and high winds. Severe weather is not expected, but locally heavy rain, gusty wind, and lightning is possible.
Man arrested after kids have adverse reaction to vape pen he reportedly gave them
JENKINS, Ky. — A Letcher County man is in jail, after two children had adverse reactions to a vape pen he allegedly gave to them. A sheriff’s deputy was at the Jenkins Day Festival last Saturday, when he was approached by a child who said another he had found a boy covered in vomit lying unconscious in an alley. The deputy soon found the boy as described, as well as a witness who described what happened.
Kentucky is getting another Publix. Here's where it'll be
Publix Super Markets has announced a lease was signed for a new store to open in Owensboro, Ky., continuing the chain's surge across the state after opening Kentucky's first Publix in Louisville earlier this year. The Florida-based grocery store chain announced the new store in a press release on Tuesday. ...
UK kidney transplant transforms pain into purpose
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Lexington resident and kidney transplant recipient Ashley Holt has a favorite scripture from the Bible, one that she goes back to repeatedly when she needs to gather her thoughts and make sense of her journey. Jeremiah 29:11 is like a mantra and appears to her serendipitously in unexpected places just when she needs it most.
Bardstown Road brewery closes five years after opening. Here's what we know
A Bardstown Road brewery staple has closed its doors. Against the Grain Public House, 1576 Bardstown Road, opened in 2019 — just before the Covid-19 pandemic shuttered restaurants and bars nationwide. In a Facebook post, the brewery said of the closing: "The timing of our lease renewal, coupled with the changing landscape of the...
Case of travel-related ‘sloth fever’ reported in Jefferson County
LOUISVILLE — The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW) in partnership with the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has confirmed a Jefferson County resident who recently traveled from Cuba was diagnosed with the Oropouche virus infection. The infected person...
Paducah to hold Labor Day Parade
PADUCAH — Labor day is almost here, and Paducah is getting ready to celebrate!. At 9:30 a.m. on September 2, the Western Kentucky Labor Day Committee's Labor Day Parade will commence. The theme of this year’s parade is The Struggles of Our Past Create Our Future. According to...
Facing 'extended closure,' owners of Louisville fried chicken restaurant launch GoFundMe campaign
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The owners of a popular Louisville fried chicken restaurant said this week they need to raise tens of thousands of dollars "in one of the most challenging moments we've ever faced." Jason McCollum and Aenith Sananikone McCollum, owners of Chik'n & Mi at Mellwood Avenue and...
Pennyrile Electric and HES Customers To Feel TVA Rate Increase In October
Pennyrile Electric customers will feel the effects of a TVA rate increase when they pay their electric bills in October. Pennyrile Electric Vice-President of Member Services Brent Gilkey says TVA’s recent announcement of a 5.25% wholesale rate increase, to fund ongoing construction and energy development, will be reflected on Pennyrile Electric member’s bills beginning October 1st. In addition, Gilkey says there will also be an increase to the monthly customer charge in the amount of $3.00 to aid Pennyrile Electric in recovering rising fixed costs. The average monthly residential bill will have an overall increase of $7.00 – $8.00, depending on usage.
Barbeque Shack Too Possibly Reopening In September
Barbeque Shack Too owner Mindy Hargrove says the popular restaurant in Herndon could reopen for business as early as September 12th. Hargove says the roof of the pit area collapsed as the result of the fire Wednesday, with the dining area sustaining major smoke and water damage. She adds the fire apparently began as they were cooking meat on the pits to sell on Thursday. Hargrove owns the business, with the building owned by Knockum Hill Barbeque founder Will Hargrove. Hargrove says they are currently waiting on the insurance adjusters to finish their work and turn the building back over to them before they can begin working on a temporary plan to reopen.
Purple People Bridge reopens after inspection, repairs
The Purple People Bridge fully reopened Thursday evening after passing inspection, according to Purple People Bridge Company President Will Weber. “It’s a little more purple than it was back when we had to close it in May,” Weber said. That’s due to a new paint job on the interior of the bridge.
Gallatin police asking public to shelter in place due to gas issue
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Gallatin Police Department is asking the public to shelter in place or stay away from the Grandview and Civic Center area within half a mile while the gas department resolves an issue. Police did not say what the issue was. WSMV4 has reached out for...
Renowned sportswriter bids farewell to journalism
Longtime respected sportswriter Kyle Tucker said goodbye to journalism on Friday, calling it “the toughest decision of his life” after a 21-year career. After 21 years as a sportswriter, the last 13 covering Kentucky, I’m hanging up my press pass. Toughest decision of my life, but an opportunity outside journalism was too good to pass Read more... The post Longtime sportswriter Kyle Tucker leaving the industry appeared first on Awful Announcing.
LMPD looking for ‘Porch Pooper’ after man seen defecating on same porch multiple times
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Right now, Louisville Metro Police are looking for a man that has defecated on the same porch multiple times over the past week for no apparent reason. Police confirmed with WAVE News that they have received three police reports about the alleged “porch pooper,” who’s since...
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