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Animal shelter breaks ground in Shepherdsville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Bullitt County will soon have a new facility dedicated to animals who need help. Friday, officials broke ground on a new 7,500-square-foot animal control building and shelter. It’s on Preston Highway, near Chapeze Lane, in Shepherdsville. Their current facility is 2,200 square feet and can...
School safety project finished way ahead of schedule near Madisonville middle school
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WFIE) - A $2 million school safety project near James Madison Middle School has been completed, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Officials say the project began in May and was finished 2 months ahead of schedule. While working on the project, crews widened Brown Road in front...
“Where My Bus At?” Louisville Students Protest Busing Cuts With Viral Hip-Hop Video
Across the country, students and families are struggling to adjust to busing changes. From New Jersey to Arizona, school bus driver shortages are creating hours-long bus rides, delays, and other frustrations. Louisville, Kentucky, reports a relatively smooth start in terms of transportation for Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) students—but that’s only because of the decision to cut bus routes to many of its traditional and magnet schools.
Longtime Madisonville jewelry store closing after nearly a century in business
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WFIE) - A longtime jewelry store in Madisonville will soon be closing their doors for the final time. Clements Jewelry announced with a ‘heavy heart’ on social media that they can no longer compete with bigger stores and online retailers. “After 99 years we have tried...
Former City of Jackson mayor dies
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - The former Mayor of the City of Jackson, Rose Wolfe, 69, died in the early morning hours of Aug. 16. She died at the Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard. She was born on Aug. 24, 1954 in Garden City, Michigan. A visitation will be held...
Sisters create local candle business to promote safety
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) - Two sisters in Owensboro have started a thriving new business called 'Duck and Bean' to promote a safer alternative of burning a candle in your home. A little over two years ago, Andi Hall was diagnosed with breast cancer. After hearing her diagnosis, she looked into what could have been the cause and as a result she found the many dangers chemicals in candles can have on the human body.
Catalogue for 2024 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale now available online
Lexington, KY — The catalogue for the 2024 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale is now available online. It may be viewed or downloaded at lexingtonselected.com and on the Equineline Sales Catalog app. The print catalogue will be mailed in late August. The yearling auction — which produced the winners of...
Hallmark Channel to film Christmas short in Norton Commons next week
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — You've heard of Christmas in July, but now it's Christmas in August at Norton Commons. The Hallmark Channel will be in Norton Commons beginning Tuesday, Aug. 20 through Thursday, Aug. 22 filming a Christmas short. The filming will be by the South Village Lawn around the fountain on Meeting Street.
Position versatility key for Louisville OL Austin Collins
The depth, with impressive size and experience, along Louisville's offensive line became a talking point following the program's offseason efforts in the transfer portal and the positive buzz has remained throughout fall camp. Redshirt junior Austin Collins progression and position flexibility has become a strength for the line's depth. The...
Storm Pick Up Scrimmage Wins Against Russellville and Ohio County (w/PHOTOS)
The countdown to next Friday night’s season opener is now underway for the Hopkins County Central Storm. The Storm completed the preseason portion of the 2024 schedule with two quarters of scrimmage action at Rhea Stadium in Russellville. The first quarter of play found the Storm matched up against...
'Praise God I was there': Jersey Mike's Subs employee saves customer's life
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Drew McConnell was working as usual on Thursday at Jersey Mike's Subs when a customer was in need of emergency assistance. "There was a lady that came over to the counter asking for help, I looked up and saw someone was choking," McConnell said. McConnell immediately...
Vote for Louisville-area preseason high school offensive lineman of year before poll ends
With the 2024 high school football season beginning Aug. 23, The Courier Journal has compiled a list of the 10 top offensive linemen in the Louisville area. We are asking you — our readers — to vote here on which offensive lineman you think will have the best season. Listed below are 10 nominees for...
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