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Kentucky, Ohio bald eagle population soaring just in time for July 4th
The symbol of America continues to thrive in the Bluegrass State and the Buckeye State. Just in time for the Fourth of July, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources has announced that its 2024 annual spring survey, in a statement shared with the Dispatch, found a "robust" estimate of 841 active bald eagle nests, according to ODNR's Division of Wildlife.
Kentucky pauses program that gave companies a pass to dump wastewater into waterways
A contested state program allowing companies to dump industrial wastewater into Kentucky’s waterways without a permit is on pause while officials conduct an internal review of its use. Legal experts and advocates have criticized the program as enabling polluters to violate the Clean Water Act across Kentucky and bypass key protections built into...
Airport employees honored with Commissioners Award for heroic response during 2022 flood
Kentucky State Police recently honored four civilians with the esteemed "Commissioner's Award" for their crucial efforts at the Wendell H. Ford Airport during the devastating flooding of July 2022. The individuals recognized were Tabitha Collins of Hazard; Michelle Howard of Jackson; Dylan Davidson of Chavies; and Luke Sandlin of Hazard.
Hair discrimination prohibited under Kentucky’s C.R.O.W.N. Act
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Black women with natural hairstyles are 2.5 times more likely to be seen as unprofessional, according to a 2023 study by Dove. Most African Americans say they have experienced some form of discrimination based on their hair. Natural hairstyles like braids, locs and twists have historically been considered unacceptable by Eurocentric standards.
Prominent Letcher County businessman dies
LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - The founder of double kwik and Childers Oil Company has died. Don Childers died June 29th at his home in Whitesburg. He was 92. The Pikeville native started Childers Oil Company in 1966. During the next 50 years, the family business expanded to include 40-plus...
Heat Advisory Issued in Lexington, KY: Anticipating Storms on Fourth of July Weekend and Approaching Cold Front
Hot and humid Wednesday Ahead of Storms for the Fourth of July. Wednesday made for a hot and humid day in Lexington, KY, setting the stage for potentially severe storms during the upcoming Fourth of July weekend. Residents in Lexington’s far northern and western counties were under a Heat Advisory...
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...
National Weather Service confirms tornadoes touched down in Louisville, southern Indiana
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The National Weather Service confirmed tornadoes touched down in Louisville and southern Indiana Thursday afternoon. "All we heard was just you know the wind and then the rain," Sandra Wright, who lives in west Louisville, said. The Louisville tornado hit along Woodland Avenue between Catapla Street...
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