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CLIMBS research to analyze climate change in eastern Kentucky
Officials said eastern Kentucky is disproportionately impacted by climate change thanks to the impacts of logging, mining, and waste dumping. Now, a statewide research project will investigate how the Commonwealth’s weather patterns have changed over time. Morehead State University will receive $1.1 million to help bridge environmental and engineering...
Kentucky Law Enforcement and Child Passenger Safety Experts Recognized for Excellence in Seat Belt and Child Restraint Enforcement
FRANKFORT, KY – On Wednesday, August 21, 2024, state officials recognized more than 100 state and local law enforcement officers, along with child passenger safety personnel, for their outstanding efforts to safeguard drivers and passengers on Kentucky highways. The annual Governor’s Occupant Protection Enforcement Awards, held at the Campbell...
Nebraska and Kentucky universities to shut down DEI offices
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Kentucky announced this week that they are closing their diversity, equity, and inclusion offices. While Nebraska’s DEI office dissolution comes from a restructuring of executive offices, Kentucky’s comes after pressure from state lawmakers who appear poised to institute some kind of restriction on the ideology next year. […]
Mammoth Cave ranked 3rd most disappointing U.S. attraction
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — New research has ranked Kentucky attraction Mammoth Cave National Park the third most disappointing tourist attraction in the U.S.. The new study used websites like Google and Tripadvisor to look for 1–3-star reviews. They then used those reviews to look for words like disappointment, subpar and more to identify disappointed visitors. […]
The season for this allergen is about to get into full swing in Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - It’s starting to feel a little more like fall. Kids are heading back to school, and football season is right around the corner. We’re even getting cool and crisp nights, but one thing that also comes with fall is another allergy season. During the...
Jamey Noel, Kasey Noel sued by family members accusing them of stealing from estate
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — Former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel and his daughter are being sued by family members who say Jamey stole from an estate he was put in charge of following his brother's death. The heirs of Leon Noel - Dorian, Taylor and Jack Noel - are named...
Body found floating in Audubon Park lagoon
The body of 25-year-old medical school student Michael Nwokorie was found floating in the Audubon Park lagoon on Aug. 11. The cause of death is still under investigation and could take up to two months to be revealed. . According to social media, Nwokorie attended the University of St. Augustine for...
Louisville health officials urge caution after rabies-positive bat found in St. Matthews
Louisville health officials are warning residents to be diligent and exercise caution around wild animals after a bat found in the St. Matthews area tested positive for rabies. The infected animal was found outside a home in the 40207 ZIP code, according to a statement from the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health...
Man hospitalized after shooting in Louisville's Russell neighborhood Thursday morning
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville Metro Police detectives are investigating after a shooting in the 600 block of South 11th Street. It happened around 9:30 a.m. near West Broadway and Esquire Alley. LMPD officers were sent after receiving a report of a shooting, according to a news release from an LMPD spokesperson.
Louisville basketball program has a top ten NIL valuation in the country
A lot has changed in college athletics in the last few years. Conference re-alignment has had big implications on basketball programs. The transfer portal has wildly affected the rosters of programs. NIL has only gotten more out of control. The Louisville basketball program is trying to navigate those changes. Louisville...
Louisville Water Company donates $250,000 to help customers struggling to pay their bill
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Louisville Water Company made a $250,000 donation to help customers struggling to pay their bill. The Board of Water Works approved the donation Tuesday. That money will go to Drops of Kindness and the customer assistance program run by the Louisville Water Company and the Metropolitan Sewer District..
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