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New sports complex in Henderson gets official name and signage
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Naming rights and signage are approved for the new sports complex coming to the city. The new sports complex will be named “Deaconess Henderson Sports Park.” It was decided at the city commission meeting, under the agreement, Deaconess will pay the city of Henderson $500,000 for a 5-year agreement. It will […]
Rose Gynecology opens location in Erlanger
Correction: Rose Gynecology did not receive a Commonwealth Area Professional District Grant from the City of Erlanger. Bob McNichol of Skylight Financial, the previous owner of the building at 437 Commonwealth Ave., did receive the grant. Dr. Madeleine Rose kicked off her medical career in Northern Kentucky by helping deliver...
Henderson appoints a new deputy city clerk
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The city of Henderson has appointed a new deputy city clerk. Officials say Henderson native Jessa Brandon has been appointed by the city of Henderson for this role. Brandon is a graduate of Henderson County High School and Murray State University where she earned a degree in business administration. She most […]
Louisville Metro Government threatened with legal action over Urban Government Center development
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Some people in Louisville are now threatening to take the city to court over the development of the old Urban Government Center, while others just want construction to begin. Construction fencing is up around the old center on Barrett Avenue, off East Broadway. But there are...
Lexington man facing federal hate crime charges
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Lexington man is facing federal hate crime charges. The U.S. Department of Justice says 53-year-old Melvin Litteral was arrested and charged with brandishing a firearm and interfering in a federally protected activity. The incident happened back in March at Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen on Walden Drive....
Henderson native Edwards gets Harvard fellowship to advance biomedical firm
Henderson native Aaron Edwards has been named by Harvard Business School as one of its five 2024-2025 Blavatnik Fellows, providing him with resources to advance the startup biomedical technology company he co-founded and hone his leadership talents over the coming 12 months. Edwards in May completed his MBA from Harvard...
Louisville trying to land two-sport star from California
University of Louisville women's basketball coach Jeff Walz already has some West Coast flair on his roster. Senior guard Jayda Curry is from Corona, Calif., while freshmen Mackenly Randolph, Izela Arenas, and Tajianna Roberts all come from California. So, don't be surprised if they add some more down the road.
Southern Indiana little league team headed to California for World Series
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A Southern Indiana little league team is heading to the World Series. The Highlander Youth Recreation League, who are currently undefeated, is made up of 13- and 14-year-old boys. The team is gearing up to compete against the best teams in the country representing the Central Region.
Brandon Garrison committed to Kentucky basketball and Mark Pope without visit to Lexington
LEXINGTON — Brandon Garrison's commitment to Kentucky basketball in April was striking on multiple fronts. None more notable than the fact he gave his pledge despite never visiting Lexington. "I...
Armed woman robs Elizabethtown pizza restaurant, caught 15 minutes later
A woman was arrested only minutes after committing an armed robbery in Elizabethtown. Elizabethtown Police Department spokesman Chris Denham said that approximately 12:40 Tuesday afternoon, officers responded to the report of an armed robbery at Little Caesars Pizza at 1512 North Dixie Avenue. Denham said the suspect, 34-year-old Shelli Lynn...
London Police Department to host Travis Hurley Memorial Golf Scramble
LONDON, Ky. (WYMT) - The second annual Travis Hurley Memorial Golf Scramble organized by the London Police Department Fallen Officer Foundation is coming up. On August 16, players will put their best tee forward to support a good cause and remember an even better friend. Lieutenant Hurley was a 21...
19-year-old arrested in connection to shots fired incident in Owensboro
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - One person was taken into custody as a result of an investigation that begin earlier this month in Owensboro. On July 11, OPD officers were called to the area of W. 9th Street and Moreland Avenue for a report of shots fired. A thorough investigation of...
KSP honor Kentucky’s horse industry in ‘2024 Best Looking Cruiser Contest’
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Kentucky State Police have entered the American Association of State Troopers’ “2024 Best Looking Cruiser Contest.”. This year, KSP’s entry features a 2024 Ford Mustang GT cruiser in front of the Secretariat statue located in Lexington as a celebration of the Commonwealth’s historic horse industry.
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