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Animal cruelty continues to be a growing problem in Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — In 45 years of rescuing animals, Anita Spreitzer described the past few months as the worst she's ever seen. “We've moved, in the last month and a half, close to 175 dogs into safe havens. It's unheard of. I've never seen something like this in my lifetime," Spreitzer said.
Motorcycle Crash in Princeton Claims Life of 15-Month-Old Child
Police are investigating a motorcycle wreck in Princeton that claimed the life of a child Friday night. Princeton Assistant Police Chief Shane Allison reported that the accident occurred around 6:45 p.m. near the 300 block of Beverly Lane. He said 47-year-old Joseph Traylor of Princeton was driving a motorcycle with a 15-month-old passenger when the motorcycle ran off the road and struck a telephone pole.
Hurricane Beryl turns Louisville newlyweds' honeymoon into 'personal hell'
A Louisville couple's honeymoon in Jamaica has turned into a "personal hell" because of Hurricane Beryl. The couple has had trouble getting food, water, or information. Jordan and Maggie Paskitti are desperate for an affordable plan to get them back home to Louisville. Hurricane Beryl has turned a long-planned honeymoon...
Fireworks tent robbed at gunpoint in Henderson
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - At Southern Boom Fireworks in Henderson, they were having what employees say was a pretty good season of revenue. That was until someone approached them at the register and took over it right out from under their noses. Dezza Kemper was tasked with handling a rush...
Leadership West Kentucky Graduates Its Second Class
In a recent Hopkinsville celebration at the Alhambra Theatre, Leadership West Kentucky — part of the West Kentucky Regional Chamber Alliance — graduated its second-ever class of almost 30 professionals, all of which called this region home. Those from the News Edge listening area:. For Caldwell County: Tiffany...
Fort Mitchell donates funds to fix shelter roofs at DCCH
At its June 24 city council meeting, Fort Mitchell city government donated $5,898 to DCCH Center for Children and Families to fix a shelter roof on their festival grounds. Police Chief Rob Nader presented Denise Govan, president & CEO of DCCH Center with the donation check. The DCCH Center recently...
Indiana's top football prospect, Warren Central DE Damien Shanklin, commits to LSU
The state’s top high school football prospect is headed to bayou country for college. Warren Central defensive end Damien Shanklin, ranked as the No. 48 prospect in the country by 247sports and the No. 5 defensive end, announced his commitment to LSU on Friday on his Instagram page. The 6-5, 245-pound picked LSU...
Bluegrass Community and Technical College appoints new Winchester campus director
Renee McFall has been named director of Bluegrass Community and Technical College’s Winchester campus, effective July 16, 2024. McFall brings over 14 years of experience in administrative and leadership roles across social work, employment services, and industry outreach. She most recently served as the associate director of employer relations and outreach at Eastern Kentucky University, where she was instrumental in developing key industry partnerships to enhance work-based learning opportunities for students.
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