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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...
New Chick-Fil-A location to open in Owensboro
HENDERSON, KY. (WEHT)- Chick-Fil-A will begin serving more customers in Owensboro today, as a new location is set to open. The new location on Highway 54 is set to open at 6:30 a.m. today and managers say that the new location will bring around 120 jobs to the area. The company has also donated $25,000 […]
Independence starts preliminary planning for medical cannabis zones
The Independence City Council passed a resolution to begin preliminary zoning work for medical cannabis businesses at their meeting Monday night, even though the city has already voted to put the issue on the ballot in November. Statements from city staff, Mayor Chris Reinersman and the council members suggest this...
NCAA Basketball: Louisville, DePaul, and SMU are rebuilding back to relevancy
After the nets are cut down, NCAA basketball is no longer about building upon a foundation, it's about change. In-game adjustments used to be the most important changes a team could make. Now, it's the summer changes that are most important. Everything is changing at a higher rate than in...
Kentucky Teacher of the Year speaks out against school choice amendment
This story was initially published with incorrect data regarding Calvary Christian School’s student body size; it has been updated to reflect the correct data. 2024 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Kevin Dailey doesn’t think school choice is the real issue behind Amendment 2, a proposed constitutional amendment on the ballot this fall to allow state funding for schools outside of the current public school system.
KY Republican HQ building fund tops $3.2 million, most from corporations with lobbying interests
FRANKFORT – The Republican Party of Kentucky Building Fund raised another $314,750 in the past three months for its project to expand its state headquarters known as the “Mitch McConnell Building.” This brings the total raised for the project to more than $3.2 million, with the vast majority of that coming in large contributions from […] The post KY Republican HQ building fund tops $3.2 million, most from corporations with lobbying interests appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
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.
Ohio County, KY Softball Teams Headed to State Tournament for First Time in a Decade
Sure there were fireworks on the 4th of July! Folks in Ohio County had even more reason to celebrate on Independence Day. For the first time in a decade, two of their local softball teams qualified for and headed off to the State Tournament!. Here's some video from the caravan...
Meidinger Tower in downtown Louisville defaults on loan, enters receivership
One of the largest downtown office towers in Louisville is in financial trouble and is now under court-appointed control. The owner of the Meidinger Tower at 462 S. Fourth St. defaulted on its loan in November 2023 and owes its lender about $30.3 million, according to a lawsuit filed in early June in Jefferson Circuit Court. ...
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.
New Treatment in Paducah Fights Alzheimer’s Disease
Stepping up to make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease, Mercy Health – Paducah Neurology in our Paducah market launched a breakthrough treatment, offering a new approach to slowing its progression. Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, inflicts detrimental changes in the brain, leading...
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