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McConnell says deterring America’s adversaries should be ‘front and center’ for the next president
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Pushing back against isolationism in his own ranks, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday the challenge of deterring America’s adversaries should be “front and center” for the next president, as he advocated maintaining a strong military and support for allies, especially in war-torn Ukraine.
250lbs of meth, 12 kilos of cocaine seized, nearly 40 suspects from KY, including from Owensboro, Utica, facing charges
A federal grand jury has indicted nearly 40 people from Owensboro, Utica, Louisville, Lexington, and California, and seized over 250 pounds of methamphetamine and 12 kilograms of cocaine during a wide-ranging investigation by federal and state law enforcement agencies. On August 6, 2024, a federal grand jury in Louisville charged...
Kentucky's income tax rate set to drop again. Here are the details
The individual income tax rate in Kentucky is set to drop again at the start of 2026. Republican leaders in the General Assembly announced this week that the state’s budget has hit the required triggers to lower Kentucky’s income tax rate from 4% to 3.5%, as part of a system put in place two years ago when the legislature passed House Bill 8. ...
Popular Owensboro Halloween Store Ready to Wreak ‘Havoc’ in New Location
In June, BOGO Fireworks, for the first time in its history here in Owensboro, was in a brick and mortar location. Prior to 2024, Joni Autry operated her successful fireworks business under a tent located in a variety of places on the south end of Frederica Street. For years, that tent was situated in the side parking lot of Office Depot behind Panera Bread Company. It later moved behind Towne Square Mall. Even later, Joni set up shop in front of Towne Square Mall. But, this year, she managed to move BOGO inside the former Stay Fit location at J.R. Miller Boulevard. Now, she's doing the same thing with her popular Halloween business- Halloween Havoc.
Man arraigned on murder charge in DUI crash that killed his friend
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – The man charged with murder after his friend was killed in a traffic crash in Buechel Sunday afternoon has made his first court appearance in the case. Louisville Metro police say the driver, Wimpy L. Myers II, 45, of New Albany, Ind., had a blood...
WARNING: Toxic Drinks Pulled From Stores In Michigan And Indiana
Several drinks on the market in Michigan and Indiana grocery stores claim to be healthy. While some may hold up to those claims, some contain hidden dangers. One drink found to be highly toxic is now being pulled from store shelves in Michigan and Indiana. Toxic Drinks Pulled From Stores...
US Education secretary to launch back-to-school bus tour that includes swing states
WASHINGTON (INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said Thursday he is launching a “2024 Back to School Bus Tour” in early September that will include stops in multiple battleground states across the United States as he and other Biden administration officials highlight their work in investing in public education. While not a […]
City looks to name Hopkinsville Greenway pedestrian bridge for Attucks coach William Falls
Hopkinsville City Council will consider naming the 1,400-foot Hopkinsville Greenway pedestrian bridge, which spans Country Club Lane and LaFayette Road, for Kentucky Basketball Hall of Fame coach William Falls. Mayor James R. Knight Jr. proposed it during the Committee of the Whole meeting Thursday night. Council members agreed to forward...
Man Arrested For June Murder
Louisville Metro Police have arrested a man in connection to the fatal shooting of a juvenile in the Park Hill neighborhood in June. Louisville Metro Police arrested 20-year-old Damari Walls-Medlock on Thursday, charging him with murder and assault. At the time, LMPD Spokesperson John Bradley said officers responded to the...
Beautify Barren County looks to bring pride to community
GLASGOW, Ky. – A new group is looking to bring a little pride to Barren County. Beautify Barren County is currently working on three projects. The first involves cleaning up the median on US 31E near South Green Street in Glasgow. Another median on KY-90 near the Cumberland Parkway...
Lexington woman stepping out of comfort zone to share important message
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) -A recent report from the American Association for Cancer Research found that Black women are at a 40% higher risk of dying from breast cancer, and the American Cancer Society has launched a new study trying to determine why Black women are disproportionately impacted by cancer, especially breast cancer.
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