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15-year-old shot in Old Louisville after allegedly trying to break into car, police say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A 15-year-old was hospitalized after being shot in Old Louisville early Saturday morning. Matthew Sanders, a spokesperson for Louisville Metro Police, said officers responded on a reported shooting in the area of South 1st Street and Burnett Avenue just after 3:30 a.m. A man said he...
Paducah proposes property tax rate increase
PADUCAH — The city of Paducah will hold a public hearing Tuesday, Aug. 27, for a proposed property tax rate increase. The city property tax rate for tax year 2023-2024 was $0.256. If approved, the rate will be $0.264 for tax year 2024-2025. For a city resident who owns...
University of Kentucky BREATHE official on vaping and smoking study
A representative of the University of Kentucky College of Nursing says a study on smoking and vaping only serves to emphasize the importance of cessation programs. Amanda Bucher is the director of Tobacco Policy Research and Outreach with BREATHE, which stands for Bridging Research Efforts and Advocacy Toward Healthy Environments. An Ohio State University Study states people who both vape and smoke are four times more likely to develop lung cancer than those who just smoke. Bucher said it comes down to exposure.
Louisville employee gave herself illegal work bonuses: Cosmetic surgery and trip to Aruba
A Louisville construction company employee gave herself some unauthorized bonuses − cosmetic surgery, a shopping spree, airfare and a vacation to an upscale beachside resort in Aruba. Amy D. Hall's purchases for herself and her boyfriend topped a quarter of a million dollars and were paid for on the company's dime − but without the company's permission. ...
Friday’s Child: Lyric Cline
Meet Lyric Cline, Hiseville Elementary 4th grader. Grown-up aspirations: I want to be a ve,t because they make a lot of money and I love animals. Especially cats. What she likes best about the Boys & Girl’s Club: I can come here and meet all my friends and I feel comfortable here.
Kentucky Crystal Ball: Predicting every game for 2024
Editor’s note: Saturday Down South’s annual Crystal Ball series continues today with Kentucky. We’ll go in alphabetical order through the 16-team SEC. Previously: Alabama | Arkansas | Auburn | Florida | Georgia. * * * * * * *. Buried down the list of takeaways from Nick...
Man dies in officer-involved shooting in western Ky.
Kentucky State Police is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Mayfield. The KSP Critical Incident Response Team was requested by the Graves County Sheriff’s Office and Mayfield Police Department Thursday evening at approximately 10:00, according to a press release. The shooting took place at a hotel on Houseman Street in...
Former LSU point guard transfers to Murray State to play football
It’s not every day you see a player transfer back to a previous school. It’s even more rare when they return to play a different sport. However, that is exactly what Justice ‘Juice’ Hill is doing. And if anyone is familiar with doing things a little differently – it’s the 6’0 point guard from Little Rock. Hill committed to Arkansas way back as a freshman in high school and was locked in on the Hogs. He even graduated high school early to spend a semester on the bench for Mike Anderson – but when he was fired and replaced by Eric Musselman,...
Kentucky State Fair announces largest watermelon & pumpkin
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Kentucky’s 2024 Largest Watermelon and Pumpkin Contest ended Saturday and the results are in. Dwight Slone of Floyd County was awarded with the largest pumpkin. His pumpkin weighed in at 1,133 pounds. Frank Mudd of Meade County was awarded with the largest watermelon. His watermelon weighed in at 233.2 pounds.
Alabama AT&T employees among those out in regional strike action
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — More than 17,000 AT&T technicians, customer service representatives and other employees announced a strike Friday citing "unfair labor practices" during union contract negotiations with their corporate employer. The strike affects employees in Alabama, Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, North Carolina and South Carolina. Communications Workers of...
“I voted” sticker contest finalists announced, 2 finalists in the Tri-State
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Secretary of State Michael Adams announced the nine finalists for the inaugural “I Voted” Sticker Contest. Secretary Adams narrowed it down to three choices from elementary, from middle, and from high schools respectively. Two of those finalists are from western Kentucky. “It’s never too soon for young Kentuckians to engage civically, […]
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