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Center for Courageous Kids welcomes new Music Garden
ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – It’s a day of celebration for the Center for Courageous Kids as they cut the ribbon on a new addition to their camp. The music garden was made possible by many donations, like that of the Pan-Oston company located in Bowling Green. CCK has a long history of providing inclusive and accessible fun for campers who come to the site, and this is just another way that kids can enjoy the camp.
'This was my best friend that got killed' | Death row inmate's loved ones, private investigator, calling for exoneration
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. — Thirty-two years ago, Tennessee investigators found the bodies of siblings Tommy Griffin and Connie Branham. They also found a burned-out car and a burned trailer connected to the crimes in Blount and Sevier counties. Gary Wayne Sutton, and his uncle, James Dellinger, were eventually convicted...
Crime Stoppers: Police investigate credit card fraud after large purchases from 2 businesses
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Detectives with the Bowling Green Police Department are investigating a fraud case and need your help. According to police, the unknown suspect used a victim’s information to open credit card accounts at two businesses. They’re accused of using the card to make fraudulent purchases at both businesses.
Police arrest Hopkinsville man for strangulation
Hopkinsville Police arrested Jeffery White of Hopkinsville on Monday for allegedly choking a victim during a verbal altercation. According to a report from police, officers were dispatched to the Manhattan Motel for a disturbance. At the motel, officers reportedly heard an argument and someone yelling that they had been choked.
2025 stock-rising point guard 'wants' offer from Kentucky basketball
Kentucky basketball is still Kentucky and many prospects have echoed that sentiment following the departure of John Calipari. While Mark Pope has yet to coach a single game in Lexington, he's already won some battles on the recruiting trail with his personality, coaching style and ability to connect with the prospects. Oh, and the fact he lives and breathes Kentucky basketball -- and has the history engraved in him.
New splash pad in Old Louisville keeps residents cool during summer
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Residents in Old Louisville now have a new way to stay cool during the hot summer months. Mayor Craig Greenberg and Olmsted Parks Conservancy cut the ribbon on a new splash pad Wednesday in Central Park, which is between South 4th and South 6th streets.
Greystone Provides $42M for Louisville MF Property
Greystone has provided a $42.25 million Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriting & Servicing loan for a 286-unit multifamily property in Louisville, Kentucky. The financing was originated by Anthony Cristi, Managing Director at Greystone, on behalf of 800 City Apartments LLC. “Greystone’s extensive multifamily lending platform and industry expertise means we deliver solutions where others fall short,” said Cristi.
New fine dining restaurant, tasting room opens on Whiskey Row in downtown Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A new fine dining restaurant and tasting room is now open on a prominent corner in downtown Louisville. Log Still Distillery celebrated the grand opening of Monk's Road Boiler House Wednesday afternoon on Whiskey Row with a ribbon-cutting and a bourbon toast. The high-end restaurant took...
Fate of Louisville bar's liquor license remains unclear as hearing is set for August
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The future for one highly scrutinized Louisville bar remains up in the air as a hearing with the Metro's Alcoholic Beverage Control unit looms. Cafe 360 is set to meet with the Metro ABC on Aug. 8, according to a spokesperson for the Department of Codes & Regulations. That's to discuss the city's proposal for the business to forfeit its 2 a.m. liquor license, which would cut off alcohol sales at midnight.
Downtown Ashland businesses urge community to shop local during street construction
ASHLAND, Ky. (WSAZ) - The city of Ashland’s downtown district is a work in progress. Construction crews finished installing roundabouts along Winchester Avenue in the early part of 2024. Additional streetscape improvements are set to be complete during the fall. While construction is ongoing, though, local businesses say they...
New general manager for Owensboro Racing and Gaming named
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A new general manager for Owensboro Racing and Gaming has been named. Churchill Downs Incorporated announced that Steve Roof has been named General Manager of Owensboro Racing and Gaming, the company’s seventh Historical Racing Machine (HRM) entertainment venue in the state of Kentucky. In this role, Roof will oversee all operations […]
Beloved Veterinarian Fishback Dies at 76
Friends and clients of Dr. William Davis "Dave" Fishback Jr. could not say enough about the kindness, warmth, and dedication shown by the beloved Central Kentucky equine veterinarian whose loss they mourned July 17. Fishback died at his home off Pisgah Pike the previous evening. He was 76. Fishback was...
Lexington police search for man accused of kicking woman’s door in
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — The Lexington Police Department (LPD) hopes that the public can identify a man who is accused of burglary. It happened on July 9 on the 700 block of Charles Avenue, according to LPD. The victim told officers that the man pictured allegedly kicked in the back door of her home.
Owensboro teen sentenced in shooting death after plea agreement
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - There’s an update on a story we first told you more than a year ago. The teenager accused of shooting 16-year-old Demarion Black was in court Wednesday for a sentencing hearing. Police say Black was found with several gunshot wounds on Hughes Avenue back in...
U.S. postal service worker assaulted during armed robbery in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - An investigation is underway after a U.S. postal service worker was assaulted in south Louisville. A postal inspector said the incident happened Tuesday around 11:45 a.m. on Iroquois Avenue when two armed suspects approached a letter carrier there and threw them to the ground. The suspects...
Stanford restricts unlawful discharge of firearms
Reports of repeated gunshots on Lancaster Street and other areas of town have prompted the city of Stanford to pass a new ordinance restricting the unlawful discharge of firearms within city limits. The issue was brought to the Stanford City Council’s attention by citizen Jane Vanhook during the council’s June meeting. “I really didn’t want […] The post Stanford restricts unlawful discharge of firearms appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Former psychiatrist sentenced to prison
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A former Pikeville psychiatrist has been ordered to spend more than two years in prison, for illegally prescribing ADHD medications to patients without a legitimate medical need. Jason Noah Stamper, 52, pleaded guilty in March to a single count of distributing amphetamine. In his plea agreement,...
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