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Hometown hero with Down syndrome defying his disability as show host, court security assistant
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - There are many leaders in the Owensboro community, but one arguably stands out the most is Jeff Rhinerson. Jeff works as a court security assistant for the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office and has Down syndrome. “When they come in, they drop off their phones, belts,...
Daviess County Lions Club Fair draws big crowd
Perfect weather and an abundance of entertainment options — along with several dining choices — brought a large crowd out Saturday to the final day of the Daviess County Lions Club Fair at the Daviess County Fairgrounds in Philpot. Joan Hayden, secretary of the Daviess County Lions Club Fair Board, said attendance has been strong throughout the fair. “So far, so good,” she said. “We’re ahead ...
Woman Charged After Toddler Overdoses On Drugs
A Hopkinsville woman was charged with criminal abuse after an investigation into symptoms her child had at the hospital Saturday night. Hopkinsville Police say a 20-month-old child was brought to the hospital with symptoms of an overdose and after running tests, the mother 25-year-old Jasmine Bartolo was taken into custody.
Christian County’s CASA program dissolved after not meeting organization’s standards
A nonprofit that helped young people navigate the legal system in Christian County has been dissolved after it didn’t meet state and national standards set by its national parent organization. The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program of Christian County announced it would be disbanding on Monday after the...
World Record Holder Sarah Sjostrom Confirms Intent to Swim the 100 Free at the Paris Olympics
Sarah Sjostrom, the World Record holder in the 100 long course meter free, says that she committed to the 100 free when she realized she would have a longer break than in Tokyo. Archive photo via Fabio Cetti. Olympic champion Sarah Sjostrom has confirmed that she intends to race the...
1 dog has died after Jacobson Park attack: LFACC is asking for your help to find the alleged attacker and the owner
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Community members are seeking help finding a Lexington dog owner following an attack at Jacobson Park on Friday. Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control (LFACC) posted on Facebook that a dog died Friday evening from injuries caused by another dog during an attack at the park.
Two People Reported Missing In Hopkinsville
A woman and teenager have been reported missing in Hopkinsville Sunday afternoon. Hopkinsville Police say Jordan White was last seen in the area of Pennyrile Apartments on July 15th, he was wearing blue jeans with an unknown color shirt. In an unrelated case, Police say Katrina Wilkins-Oost was also reported...
‘Super Sunday’ returns to Douglass Park in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — The sounds of basketballs dribbling, and light trash talk fill the air at Douglass Park. These courts, which have long been paved, were originally dirt, giving the tournament its “Dirt Bowl” name. The Dirt Bowl has been a rite of passage for...
Wife saves husband's life with CPR, encourages others to learn
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Melissa and Phillip McIntyre have been together for 20 years. Their lives were forever changed on July 10, 2022. What Phillip initially thought to be heartburn, turned out to be a heart attack. He collapsed inside their home. “As he started to go down. I just...
John Wall’s All-Time Kentucky Basketball Starting Five Revealed: Analysis and Discussion
John Wall, a former Kentucky player, revealed his all-time starting five for the Kentucky basketball team, including Anthony Davis, DeMarcus Cousins, Devin Booker, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and himself. Under John Calipari, Kentucky produced 34 first-round NBA draft picks, with 30 leaving after their freshman season. Devin Booker averaged 10.0 points per...
Police: KKK Flyers found in Frankfort neighborhoods
FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) — Frankfort law enforcement is investigating local neighborhoods after Ku Klux Clan (KKK) flyers have been reported outside homes throughout the community. According to Frankfort police, the flyers were found on neighborhood driveways. This incident occurred just over a year after KKK flyers were found...
Coffee corral on the rise: new coffee shops brewing in Local 6 region
PADUCAH — Where you get your morning cup of joe could change as several new coffee shops have opened in the community. But why now? Business owners credit Paducah's growing community. Evergreens is a coffee and plant shop across from West Kentucky Community and Technical College and is doing...
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