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Several Kentucky schools remain with vacant positions
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) — With a 24% turnover rate last year, the Commonwealth is seeing its fair share of struggles when it comes to the teacher shortage. Open positions from bus drivers, custodians, technicians, and teachers fill school districts. Here in the Tri-State, we looked at the numbers:. Hopkins...
Beshear: Operation Summer Heat results in 206 initial arrests, 18 in Hazard KSP post area
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the successful launch July 11 of a statewide drug operation by the Kentucky State Police following a three-month investigation into suspected drug trafficking rings, according to a statement from KSP. All 16 posts participated in Operation Summer Heat, and preliminary results indicate: A total of 206...
FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Slowly improving
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - An approaching cold front to the north and west will move closer to the Commonwealth today. That’ll keep the rain chances in the forecast before some drier air moves into the region. TODAY:. Look for the areas of fog to burn off by 8-830am. Otherwise,...
Large police presence at Harrodsburg Road Marathon gas station
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (FOX 56) — FOX 56 has received reports of a large police presence on Wednesday afternoon in Jessamine County. A viewer who requested to remain anonymous told FOX 56 that they saw upwards of 10 Lexington police vehicles and multiple people placed in handcuffs. Lexington police told...
Man accused of robbing Mt. Sterling Captain D’s with ‘AR-style gun’
MOUNT STERLING, Ky. (FOX 56) — A Montgomery County man has been arrested following a reported robbery on Saturday at Captain D’s. Officers were dispatched around 9:33 p.m. on July 20 to Captain D’s regarding a reported armed robbery, per court documents. The manager told police that he was leaving for the night with the “bank money bag” when he noticed a man wearing a facemask armed with an “AR-style gun.”
Vesper Holdings Acquires 649-Bed Community Near University of Kentucky
Lexington, Ky. — Vesper Holdings has acquired The Lex, a 649-bed student housing community located near the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington. Built in 2008, the four-story property offers a mix of one-, two- and four-bedroom units with bed-to-bath parity. Shared amenities including a 24-hour, state-of-the-art fitness center; resort-style swimming pool; yoga studio; study spaces; an outdoor hammock garden; and a newly renovated clubhouse and gaming lounge. Vesper partnered with an undisclosed institutional investor on the off-market acquisition, financing for which was placed by Gregg Wallace at AMA Financial. The new ownership plans to begin a capital improvement plan imminently that will include the addition of updated technology and upgrades to units and shared amenity spaces. The property will be managed by Campus Life & Style, Vesper’s in-house property management platform.
Pride Picnic at Beaver Creek Park: Celebrating unity and inclusion in Glasgow
In a show of unprecedented outreach and inclusivity the newly formed Pride Committee will be hosting it’s inaugural Pride Picnic Event on August 3rd at Beaver Creek Park. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. residents are encouraged to come and socialize, all the while showing support for the LGBTQ community. Steven Jones, chairman of the committee, spoke on what he hopes residents take away from the event.
Boys & Girls Club Of Hopkinsville-Christian County Celebrates At Great Futures Luncheon
Every year, the Planters Bank Great Futures Luncheon for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hopkinsville-Christian County grows in heart, vision and attendance — those involved looking to celebrate, those intrigued needing to learn more. Wednesday afternoon was no different, the halls crawling with eager students showing local leaders...
Gary Sinise performs with the Lt. Dan Band for patriotic salute to troops
Concert information Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band perform at 6 p.m. on Saturday at Fort Knox’s Brooks Parade Field. Gates open at 5 p.m. The event is free to the public. Those attending are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for festival-style seating. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. Visitors from off post should enter through Chaffee Gate.
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