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Woman raped outside Evansville bar, police say
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police say a woman was raped and possibly drugged on the 4th of July. They say the victim was found behind a trailer near Marina Pointe by Good Samaritans. Officers say the strangers saw the suspect, 21-year-old Douglas Thomas, leave the area. They say he...
UPDATE: Boonville house fire expected to be a “total loss”
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Emergency crews responded to a house fire in Boonville Saturday morning. Warrick County dispatch confirmed the initial call came in at 8:27 a.m. regarding a house fire at the 2700 block of Lashbrook Road. Deputies on scene confirm a passerby spotted smoke coming from house. They say emergency crews shut down […]
Hopkinsville Police Department Keenly Aware Of Supreme Court Homelessness Ruling
At the end of June, the U.S. Supreme Court voted 6-3 favoring laws enacted in Grants Pass, Oregon, penalizing sleeping and camping in public places — including sidewalks streets and city parks. The majority opinion found the city’s penalties — which include a violation on first citing, and a...
Early Offense Sends Hoppers to Shutout Win Over Flash (w/PHOTOS)
A night after being held to a single run in a road loss to Fulton, the Hoptown Hoppers got the bats going early on Friday to score twice in each of the first two innings on the way to a 5-0 victory over the visiting Henderson Flash. Peyton Armour was...
Clark County Equity Coalition founder briefs Rotary on its mission
As an active organization within the community, the Clark County Equity Coalition seeks to fulfill its goals. Recently, they spoke to many locals. The Clark County Equity Coalition was well represented during a meeting of the Rotary Club of Winchester at Winchester Country Club on Boone Avenue. “I thought it’d be [good] if we just […] The post Clark County Equity Coalition founder briefs Rotary on its mission appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Kentucky Adds Another OL Commit With Vermeil Atkins
Kentucky football didn’t let July 4th festivities slow down its recruiting mojo. Dayton, Ohio, three-star offensive tackle Vermeil Atkins verbally committed to UK over Minnesota, Virginia Tech, Arizona State, West Virginia and others Thursday. The 6-8, 290-pound Atkins is ranked 797th overall in the 2025 recruiting class by 247Sports...
Analyst likes Cats’ offensive depth
Veteran ESPN/SEC Network college football analyst Cole Cubelic didn’t need long to become a fan of Ohio State transfer running back Chip Trayanum after he got to Kentucky. “He’s a downhill thumper of a running back,” Cubelic said on his podcast. “He’s not afraid to put his head down and get the extra yards and […] The post Analyst likes Cats’ offensive depth appeared first on The Interior Journal.
3rd annual PRIDE March in downtown Harlan
Downtown Harlan was the location for the 3rd annual Harlan, Kentucky PRIDE March on Saturday, June 29, with participants coming from throughout the region to show support for the local LGBTQ community. Will Taylor, who organized this year’s event, provided some specifics during an interview just before the event kicked off at 10 a.m. “Today, […] The post 3rd annual PRIDE March in downtown Harlan appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Silver Alert issued for 3 missing children out of Indiana believed to be in danger
INDIANA (WFIE/Gray News) - A Silver Alert has been issued in Indiana for three missing children believed to be in danger. Indianapolis Metro Police Department issued the alert Friday night for Frankie, Queen and King Terrell. The children were last seen around 12:30 p.m. Thursday, July 4 with their biological parents, Willie and Jessika Terrell.
Man attempts to identify as his twin brother to police
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – In an effort to trick the police, an Evansville man attempts to identify himself as his twin brother after getting into a car accident with injuries. According to a police affidavit, Logan Ruff, 21, got into a motor accident with injuries on July 5. When officers questioned Ruff, he allegedly said […]
Why was no tornado warning issued in Louisville? National Weather Service explains
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — As Kentuckians continue to pick up from the tornado that touched down Thursday, questions still remain. Why did tornado sirens not go off in West Louisville, and why wasn't a warning issued?. An EF-1 tornado was confirmed in the Parkland neighborhood, but no tornado sirens sounded.
4 people dead, 3 critically injured after mass shooting in NKY
FLORENCE, Ky. (WKRC) - Four victims were killed and three critically injured in a shooting in Florence. The Florence Police Department responded to multiple calls of a shooting at 2:51 a.m. at Ridgecrest Drive on Saturday morning. The victims were celebrating a 21st birthday party at the location when the suspect arrived and began firing.
Rebel 100 Debuts Sherry-Finished Bourbon
This post may contain affiliate links. If you wish to support us and use these links to buy something, we may earn a commission. Kentucky’s Lux Row Distillers has introduced a new addition to its Rebel 100 line: the Rebel 100 Bourbon Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish. This special whiskey, aged for four years at Lux Row Distillers before being finished in oloroso Sherry casks from Jerez, offers unique flavors. The Sherry casks infuse the whiskey with overtones of caramel and vanilla, hints of raisins, figs, and plums, and a nuttiness complemented by subtle spicy oak notes.
Hebron development gains approval for zone change
The Boone County Planning Commission approved a zone change that encompasses portions of three properties, eventually making way for the proposed The Shoppes at Hebron Pointe development. The vote took place at a regularly scheduled planning commission meeting on Wednesday, July 3. Pending final approval from the Boone County Fiscal...
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