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City of Lexington Faces Criticism Over Neglected Tree Maintenance on Versailles Road
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Paula Singer, a long-time resident of the Versailles Road corridor, recently sent a scathing email to city officials, decrying the state of 26 dead and dying trees along the roadway. Singer says the trees, planted in 2021 as part of the Cardinal Valley Small Area Plan and the Versailles Road Streetscape Project Phase I, have been left unmaintained, prompting her to demand their removal.
FCC lowers cost of calls for inmates
WASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Commission voted last week to end what it called exorbitant phone and video call rates that have hindered incarcerated people from communicating with their families for decades. The new rules cap the costs of phone calls and video calls in prisons, allowing easier access...
Officials discuss impact of bus driver shortage as new school year approaches
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The bus driver shortage has been affecting schools across the country including right here in the Tri-State. According to the National Education Association, roughly half of students rely on bus services to get to school. However, since the pandemic, the drop in school bus drivers has still not recovered.
BGPD investigating fatal crash on Lovers Lane
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is investigating a fatal crash. Officers responded to a two-vehicle collision on Lovers Lane near Briarwood Elementary on Wednesday at approximately 6:13 a.m. Each vehicle had one occupant operator. One of the vehicle operator’s was pronounced dead at the scene...
Grand jury hands up a dozen indictments
A Russell County grand jury met yesterday and handed up 12 indictments. Yevonda Popplewell, age 40, of Somerset, charged with possession of methamphetamine, tampering with physical evidence, and being a persistent felony offender. Angela Passmore, age 42, of Jamestown, charged with possession of methamphetamine, tampering with physical evidence, possession of...
Don't Waste Your Money | Consumers cashing in as gold prices hit historic high
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Have some old jewelry that you don't really wear anymore? Now might be the perfect time to cash in!. Gold has been on a tear in 2024 and just hit historic highs, and the likelihood of interest rate cuts this fall has sent it up even higher.
UK’s Jack ‘Goose’ Givens Brings It Home In Hopkinsville
Traveling the Commonwealth to continue promotions of his co-written autobiography “They Call Me Goose,” Kentucky men’s basketball legend Jack “Goose” Givens pulled the curtain back a bit for the Hopkinsville Rotary Club Tuesday afternoon — where he brought the past, present and future a little perspective.
New sports complex in Henderson gets official name and signage
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Naming rights and signage are approved for the new sports complex coming to the city. The new sports complex will be named “Deaconess Henderson Sports Park.” It was decided at the city commission meeting, under the agreement, Deaconess will pay the city of Henderson $500,000 for a 5-year agreement. It will […]
Louisville trying to land two-sport star from California
University of Louisville women's basketball coach Jeff Walz already has some West Coast flair on his roster. Senior guard Jayda Curry is from Corona, Calif., while freshmen Mackenly Randolph, Izela Arenas, and Tajianna Roberts all come from California. So, don't be surprised if they add some more down the road.
Henderson native Edwards gets Harvard fellowship to advance biomedical firm
Henderson native Aaron Edwards has been named by Harvard Business School as one of its five 2024-2025 Blavatnik Fellows, providing him with resources to advance the startup biomedical technology company he co-founded and hone his leadership talents over the coming 12 months. Edwards in May completed his MBA from Harvard...
Southern Indiana little league team headed to California for World Series
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A Southern Indiana little league team is heading to the World Series. The Highlander Youth Recreation League, who are currently undefeated, is made up of 13- and 14-year-old boys. The team is gearing up to compete against the best teams in the country representing the Central Region.
Armed woman robs Elizabethtown pizza restaurant, caught 15 minutes later
A woman was arrested only minutes after committing an armed robbery in Elizabethtown. Elizabethtown Police Department spokesman Chris Denham said that approximately 12:40 Tuesday afternoon, officers responded to the report of an armed robbery at Little Caesars Pizza at 1512 North Dixie Avenue. Denham said the suspect, 34-year-old Shelli Lynn...
London Police Department to host Travis Hurley Memorial Golf Scramble
LONDON, Ky. (WYMT) - The second annual Travis Hurley Memorial Golf Scramble organized by the London Police Department Fallen Officer Foundation is coming up. On August 16, players will put their best tee forward to support a good cause and remember an even better friend. Lieutenant Hurley was a 21...
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