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Henderson appoints a new deputy city clerk
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The city of Henderson has appointed a new deputy city clerk. Officials say Henderson native Jessa Brandon has been appointed by the city of Henderson for this role. Brandon is a graduate of Henderson County High School and Murray State University where she earned a degree in business administration. She most […]
City of Island discuss ballpark damages from May tornado
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The City of Island held a special meeting Monday night to discuss the damages done to the Island Ballpark from the May 26 tornado. This special meeting was called by Mayor Joseph Hamilton and he gave the public the chance to comment on the current status of the ballpark. According to […]
Locals Food Hub and Pizza Pub works on renovating old building in Smoketown neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Frankfort business is looking to move into Louisville where Logan Street and Broadway intersect. What once was the Epping Soda Bottling Company back in 1863 will now be a much healthier option. Birch Bragg, co-owner of Locals Food Hub and Pizza Pub, said the company's...
Lexington files lawsuit against two car companies over vehicle thefts
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The City of Lexington filed a lawsuit against Hyundai USA and Kia Corporation Tuesday morning. Mayor Linda Gorton accused the companies of creating a public safety nuisance. The City says Lexington is one of many cities nationwide that has sued the two car manufacturers because their...
FCPS paying private school leader $20K+ to talk to staff
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT)—This November, voters will decide whether the state can give money meant for public education to private schools. WKYT has just learned that three months out from the election, Fayette County Public Schools will pay a man who runs a private school more than $20,000 to speak at this year’s Employee Back to School Convocation.
Glasgow purchases 19.5 acres from FRECC
With a unanimous vote on Monday evening, the Glasgow Common Council agreed to the city’s purchase of 19.5 acres along Veterans Outer Loop and, to a much lesser extent, New Bowling Green Road (U.S. 68-Ky. 80), with access points already established to both. The property has belonged since 1997...
New Cook Out location could be opening in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A new Cook Out location could be opening in Louisville after a building permit application was submitted on Tuesday. Cook Out is a fast-food chain based out of North Carolina that serves chicken, burgers, milkshakes and more. There are currently 12 locations in Kentucky, with the closest one to Louisville being in Frankfort.
Downed wires reported on Circle Drive in Florence
FLORENCE, Ky. — Downed wires have been reported on Circle Drive in Florence. Boone County emergency crews are responding to the scene, in a residential area. No injuries or damages have been reported at this time. Click the video player above to watch other headlines from WLWT News 5.
Collin Chandler embracing surprise route to Kentucky
LEXINGTON - When Collin Chandler left his hometown of Farmington, Utah in July of 2022 for a nearly two-year mission trip, playing basketball at Kentucky was not all in his plans. Chandler, a four-star combo guard, left for his mission and committed to head coach Mark Pope and the BYU...
Delivery driver seen on video stealing supplies from NKY daycare
BOONE COUNTY, Ky. (WXIX) - A daycare in Northern Kentucky filed a police report after security video captured a delivery driver stealing food and supplies meant for the kids of the facility. All About Kids has several locations around the area, including in Boone County, which is where the alleged...
Indiana man accused of stalking, harassing girls arrested after crash in Northern Kentucky
BRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (WKRC) - An Indiana man is behind bars after allegedly terrorizing girls in a small Kentucky town over the past few days. It all ended after neighbors confronted the man and called 911. “My granddaughter comes in the house running scared to death, she's 5 years old...
2 juveniles, 2 adults arrested in connection with Reidland, Ky. burglary
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KFVS) - Two juveniles and two adults were arrested in connection with a burglary investigation in western Kentucky. Dylan Morris, 19, of Benton; Josiah Pace, 21, of Paducah; a 17-year-old male and a 16-year-old male are facing charges of engaging in organized crime, third-degree burglary, third-degree criminal mischief and possession of burglary tools.
Four-day work session will close US 60 west of Marion next week
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has decided to consolidated a series of planned closures along US 60 in Crittenden County into a single four-day session to reduce the inconvenience to residents during replacement of several culverts and cross drains west of Marion. Rather than disrupting traffic over two weekends, the work...
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