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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.
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...
'Came out of nowhere': EF-1 tornado strikes West End of Louisville ahead of July 4th party
One minute on the Fourth of July. That's how long it took a neighborhood in Louisville's West End to be damaged by an EF-1 tornado that touched down without any warning. Lashonda Arthur Petty, 47, and her family — her dad, 9-year-old daughter and boyfriend — were getting ready to host an Independence Day party for about 60 people. Before guests could arrive it got cloudy; the sky got dark and she could see through her door when the tornado touched down.
Bowling Green man hits big Kentucky Lottery jackpot
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A $1 wager has paid off big for a Bowling Green man. The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, won the rolling jackpot of the Bankroll Jackpot Instant Play game online on June 10. The man won $120,351.75. According to the Kentucky Lottery, the man...
Lit fireworks cause fire on 3-story, multi-family residential home in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Cincinnati Fire Department responded to a multi-family residential home that caught on fire from fireworks. The City of Cincinnati said 44 firefighters were on scene to put out the fire that was coming from the roof of a three-story, multi-family residential structure in the West End. Cincinnati...
One Dead and Seven Injured in Kentucky Nightclub Shooting
A tragic incident occurred outside the H20 Lounge in Kentucky early Tuesday morning, resulting in the death of one individual and leaving seven others wounded. First responders arrived at the scene at 12:47 a.m., where they found two people with gunshot wounds, as reported by the Louisville Police Metro Department.
How Reed Sheppard’s success impacts North Laurel
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Kentucky basketball star and Laurel County native Reed Sheppard was selected third overall in the 2024 NBA Draft. While his basketball career is taking him to Houston, Sheppard’s success continues to impact North Laurel High School, where he played. North Laurel Boys’ Basketball Head...
Fort Campbell celebrates Fourth of July with Ludacris, Echosmith
Despite some stormy weather, Fort Campbell showed up and showed out for their annual Fourth of July Fest. Attendees packed the Division Parade Field and grooved along with the band Echosmith, before jamming out to some hip-hop classics with rapper Ludacris. The festival kicked off with carnival rides and a...
Kentucky weather tomorrow: Summer-like day Sunday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — After a beautiful Saturday, we can expect to see the same on Sunday with the only difference being increased heat. Tonight expect mostly clear skies with low temperatures in the 60s. Sunday will be another beautiful day with plenty of sunshine. Temperatures climb to...
Thousands expected to travel this weekend
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – It’s been a busy week of traveling leading up to the fourth of July with millions of Americans traveling for the holiday. From last weekend through Sunday more than 70 million Americans are expected to travel for the 4th of July holiday. Including over 810,000 Kentuckians, either by car or by air.
Trent Noah, Kentucky Wildcats visit former teammate in hospital
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WYMT) - Trent Noah and Kentucky basketball teammates Travis Perry, Lamont Butler, Kerr Kriisa, Ansley Almonor and Andrew Carr visited Noah’s high school teammate Reggie Cottrell in the hospital. Cottrell was taken to the hospital after an incident with fireworks on the Fourth of July. Noah posted...
Hornets to host Harlan County for first scrimmage
SALYERSVILLE — Magoffin County will host Harlan County for its first scrimmage in the 2024 high school football preseason on Saturday, Aug. 10. The start time for the Magoffin County-Harlan County football scrimmage will be 6 p.m. The Hornets and Black Bears aren’t scheduled to meet during the 2024...
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.
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