Hebron
LATEST NEWS
Firefighters tackle wheat field fire in Lancaster Co.
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Firefighters put out a blaze at a cut wheat field in Colerain Township on Wednesday, according to fire officials. Crews responded to the fire in the 2100 block of Noble Road just before noon. It took just 20 minutes to get the fire under...
The Pray Hope Believe 5K raises money for brain cancer research in honor of local boy
COLERAIN TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WKRC) - More than 1,200 people came out to Colerain Township on Thursday morning to support brain cancer research and honor a local boy who passed away. Tony Merk passed away on July 4, 2011, at the age of six after a three-year battle with brain cancer....
The Reds are finally done paying Ken Griffey Jr.'s endless contract
For most casual baseball fans, July 1st is known as "Bobby Bonilla Day," as the Mets made the ill-advised decision to defer so much of Bonilla's contract that he is getting paid around $1.2 million every July 1 through 2035, even though he last played in a baseball game in 2001. However, Bonilla isn't the only player still getting paid long after he retired, and the Cincinnati Reds just made their last payment on one such deal with one of the best players to ever play the game.
New Miami police chief fired after declining to take drug test, accusations from mayor
A Butler County police chief is out of a job for refusing to take a drug test after the mayor noticed the police department reeked of marijuana, public records show. Mayor Jewell Hayes-Hensley has accused the police chief a long list of alleged violations since taking office, including not responding to 911 calls and stealing hot dogs. Recently, she accused him of “theft in office,” falsifying time sheets and daily logs, and “cashing his paycheck knowing he was required to show proof of his being at work,” according to a letter outlining her allegations.
Southern Baptist Convention debates religious liberty again | Terry Mattingly
In the midst of heated debates about female pastors and the morality of in vitro fertilization, the national Southern Baptist Convention recently passed a religious liberty resolution that – in terms of Baptist history – was rather ordinary. But these are not ordinary times in American life. ...
Bluegrass Community and Technical College appoints new Winchester campus director
Renee McFall has been named director of Bluegrass Community and Technical College’s Winchester campus, effective July 16, 2024. McFall brings over 14 years of experience in administrative and leadership roles across social work, employment services, and industry outreach. She most recently served as the associate director of employer relations and outreach at Eastern Kentucky University, where she was instrumental in developing key industry partnerships to enhance work-based learning opportunities for students.
Goodin headed into senior season at EKU
Defensive back Tré Goodin is headed into his senior season with the Eastern Kentucky University football team. Goodin, a Taylor County High School graduate, played in all 11 of Eastern Kentucky’s games during the 2023 college football season. As a junior, Goodin recorded 14 tackles and one pass breakup. The Taylor County High School product logged a career-high six tackles in a game versus Stephen F. Austin on Nov. 18, 2023.
London officials prepare for 4th of July celebration
LONDON, Ky. (WYMT) - Thursday is the Fourth of July, and community members celebrate their freedoms with friends and family. With all the festivities, London Mayor Randall Weddle and the London City Council asked the City Police Department and Fire Department to give people free rides home if intoxicated. The...
NWS: Preliminary EF-1 tornado damages west Louisville, another hits southern Indiana
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Two tornadoes reportedly caused damage in Louisville and southern Indiana on the Fourth of July. The National Weather Service in Louisville said damage reports along Woodland Avenue, near Catapla Street and Cypress Street, in Louisville were consistence with damage from a preliminary EF-1 tornado. WHAS11 sent...
Semi-pro women’s basketball coming to the mountains
(WYMT) - Carla Booth has spent much time over the last eight years helping people improve their basketball skills with her training camp, OnPoint Ballers. The desire to stay connected led her to the Women’s American Basketball Association website and the idea of creating a semi-pro team. “I know...
City of Hazard celebrates Independence Day
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Perry County celebrated Independence Day in true small-town fashion, starting with a fish fry. Mayor of Hazard, Happy Mobelini said city staff does not take a break for this holiday. “Our Fire Department have been cooking since 6 o’clock this morning.” Mobelini said. “The City of Hazard is not off on the Fourth of July.”
Cathryn Brown poised to build off of freshman season at Kentucky
PADUCAH, KY -- Coming off of her freshman season playing for the Kentucky women's golf team, Cathryn Brown has a ton of confidence in her game. "I step up with confidence at each tee," Brown said. "I am going to compete with them hit after hit, shot after shot, putt after putt."
JURY CONVICTS LONDON, KENTUCKY NATIVE IN LAUREL CIRCUIT COURT ON CHARGES CONNECTED TO A 2023 DRUG RELATED INVESTIGATION
LONDON, KY - Laurel/Knox Commonwealth Attorney Jackie Steele, Laurel County Sheriff John Root, and London Police Chief Chuck Johnson report that on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024, an accused drug trafficker was convicted in a jury trial in Laurel Circuit Court. This case was the result of Laurel County Drug Task Force investigations.
Aviation Heritage Park opens exhibit dedicated to Colonel Arnie Franklin
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Aviation Heritage Park has unveiled a new gallery dedicated to Lt. Col. Arnie Franklin, a former United States Air Force fighter pilot known for his missions over Vietnam and Libya. He was born in Franklin and moved to Bowling Green when he was 10 years old.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.