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Young Kentuckians desperately need more from their elected officials
The annual national KIDS COUNT Data Book includes more data into which to dive than column inches allow. But an overview of the report reminds us that Kentucky is not the best place in America to be young. Or the second-best place. Or the tenth or the 20th or even 30th. Instead, the 2024 report […] The post Young Kentuckians desperately need more from their elected officials appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Man shot while giving food to the homeless
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The wife of the shooting victim in the Newburg neighborhood claimed her husband was targeted for an alleged road rage incident earlier in the week. Romona Mattingly and her husband Joe have made it their mission since 2020 to feed front line workers and those in need and that’s what they were doing Saturday afternoon on Norene Lane when Ramona said a man walked up and shot her husband in the leg.
Crossings Camps thrive through three generations of faithfulness
Crossings Camps will reach a milestone in 2025 when it celebrates its 25th year of hosting summer camps filled with fun and faith for young people. And throughout Crossings’ history, Rusty Ellison and his family have been “all-in.” Three generations have been firmly entrenched in making disciples among students.
New dance club opens on Bardstown Road in the Highlands
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A new club is now open in the Highlands promising a unique experience. The new club, called Atomic, is on Bardstown Road, near Grinstead Drive in the old Wash-o-Rama building. Owners of Atomic said the original plan was for a hotel back in 2016 but...
Outdoor vintage market returns to Waterfront Park in downtown Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- More than 200 vendors were set up Saturday in downtown Louisville for an outdoor vintage market. Fleur de Flea returned to Waterfront Festival Plaza with vendors from around the region selling antiques, collectables, vinyl, vintage clothing, handmade and repurposed furniture and more. The event was free and offered complimentary watermelon.
Retro Louisville: The Naturalization Tree at Camp Zachary Taylor
An anecdote in a story on Page 10 of the Aug. 16, 1918, edition of the Courier Journal was the first reference to a 'naturalization tree' at Camp Zachary Taylor in Louisville. World War I had not yet ended and Camp Zachary Taylor was one of 16 national Army camps in the United...
'Came out of nowhere': EF-1 tornado strikes West End of Louisville ahead of July 4th party
One minute on the Fourth of July. That's how long it took a neighborhood in Louisville's West End to be damaged by an EF-1 tornado that touched down without any warning. Lashonda Arthur Petty, 47, and her family — her dad, 9-year-old daughter and boyfriend — were getting ready to host an Independence Day party for about 60 people. Before guests could arrive it got cloudy; the sky got dark and she could see through her door when the tornado touched down.
Reed Sheppard becomes the highest-drafted player to play at UK and be from Kentucky
Heading into last season, the Kentucky Wildcats had plenty of hype surrounding another No. 1 recruiting class. Of that class, only two players heard their name called at the NBA Draft last week, with Reed Sheppard leading the way, hearing his name called at No. 3 overall to the Houston Rockets.
Louisville basketball, Jeff Walz flipped script to assemble No. 6 preps recruiting class
Jeff Walz hasn't had many problems securing some of the country's top high school girls basketball prospects. For 15 straight years, the Louisville women’s basketball coach signed at least one player from espnW HoopGurlz Top 100. The highest recruit during that time was Asia “AD” Durr, who was the country’s No. 2 player in the 2015 recruiting class.
Silver Alert Declared for Missing Hoosier Family
STATEWIDE — You have probably seen Silver Alerts for missing Hoosiers, but one has now been declared for an entire family. Indy Metro Police need your help locating the Terrells, who have been missing since Thursday afternoon. They say 4-year-old girl Frankie, 3-year-old girl Queen, and 1-year-old boy King were last seen with their parents, […] The post Silver Alert Declared for Missing Hoosier Family appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Authorities reveal identity of suspected Kentucky mass shooter
Officers from the Florence Police Department in Kentucky arrived at a residence Saturday to find seven victims suffering from gunshot wounds. The suspected shooter was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted wound after a car chase.
‘Goose’ lands in Henderson Saturday
Will talk about his book and career, next year’s UK hoops team. Jack “Goose” Givens says he won’t divulge too much of what he’ll speak about during his talk and book signing in Henderson Saturday, but he did offer some teasers of what attendees can expect.
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