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Beshear will not attend Aug. 3 Fancy Farm Picnic, annual West Kentucky political tradition
Organizers of the annual church fundraiser held in Graves County said in a Friday afternoon email that the governor had said he is not attending the August event and “no reason was given.”. Fancy Farm organizers added that Republican State Auditor Allison Ball will not attend due to a...
1 suspect in THP-involved shooting captured in KY; Reward for info about shooter raised to $20K
One of the suspects wanted for his connection to a shooting that left a Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) trooper injured has been captured in Kentucky, but now the reward for information that leads to the shooter's arrest has been increased.
Flags will be lowered to half-staff for Kentucky native who died while on active duty in Alaska
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Monday, July 22, 2024, in honor of a Kentucky native who died while on active duty with the U.S. Air Force. According to the Governor’s office, Tech. Sgt....
Manhunt ends, man arrested in Logansport trail assaults
LOGANSPORT, Ind. (WLFI) — Police say an attempted rape suspect is behind bars after a multi-state manhunt. Police in Cincinnati recently found and arrested Deonizio Teo Pascal, 25, of Logansport. Pascal was wanted in two sexual assault cases involving women who were walking alone in Logansport. The alleged assaults...
Wires down reported on Blue Rock Road in White Oak East
CINCINNATI — A report of downed wires has been made on Blue Rock Road in White Oak East. The wires were reportedly pulled down due to a tree that fell near the roadway. Traffic is not being blocked in the area by the downed tree or wires. Hamilton County...
Weather impact day: Showers and storms for the morning rush, hit-and-miss downpours for the evening
CINCINNATI — We're off to a wet start this Monday morning. We'll see showers and some storms for the morning rush. Things let up for the middle of the day, but additional hit-and-miss downpours will be possible mid-afternoon and evening. Temperatures will be climbing to the low and mid-80s,...
EB Ronald Reagan Hwy reopens after rollover crash at NB I-75
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - All lanes of eastbound Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway are open again after a rollover crash closed the highway at northbound Interstate 75 just as the morning commute got underway. Multiple first responders were called to the single-vehicle incident shortly before 5:30 a.m. Monday. Minor, non-life threatening...
Rain & Thunder At Times Monday
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Wet roads and rain continues Monday morning, with a chance of rain and thunder Monday afternoon. While the severe risk is low, we do look for disruptions during these downpours. A daytime high of 83 degrees. The remainder of the week will look similar with highs in...
Police investigate shooting in East Price Hill
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Cincinnati police are investigating a shooting reported overnight in East Price Hill. Officers say a man was reportedly shot several times in one of his legs on Woodlawn Avenue around 3 a.m. Monday. The man is undergoing treatment at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. His condition...
YOUR FIRST ALERT: Not many changes this week
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - We’re waking up to some heavy rain and some big claps of thunder this morning. A boundary draped across the region really won’t move much over the next 24 hours. And, that is why we’re anticipating the wet pattern to continue. Today. The...
2 hospitalized following crash in Downtown Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Two people were hospitalized following a crash Monday. It happened around 3:40 a.m. at 9th Street and Elm Street in Downtown Cincinnati. The vehicle struck Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy. Authorities said two people were taken to the hospital.
Kentucky Lottery Cash Ball, Lucky For Life winning numbers for July 20, 2024
The Kentucky Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Saturday, July 20, 2024 winning numbers for each game. Check Cash Ball payouts and previous drawings here. Lucky For Life. 14-19-20-35-46, Lucky Ball: 11. Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings...
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