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Louisville instructor out of a job after post on Trump assassination attempt
(The Center Square) – The Louisville college instructor who made a controversial social media post over the weekend regarding the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump is out of a job, and he's blaming the school for kowtowing to "domestic terrorism." One day after announcing the faculty member was on unpaid leave, Bellarmine University issued a statement Tuesday evening saying the individual "is no longer a Bellarmine employee." The...
Kenton County Police request help after masked men burn pride flag in Latonia Lakes
Kenton County Police are seeking help after two masked men burned a pride flag posted on a private residence on Club House Drive in Latonia Lakes in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 13. The incident was captured on the property owner’s security camera and shows what appear to...
FIRST ALERT | Chris Bailey tracks a September cold front
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - We continue to track a strong cold front across the region as it brings along a big blast of September air behind it. The front is also pretty active with showers and storms showing up along and ahead of it, bringing a high-water threat to some.
BOZICH | Louisville fans outpacing Kentucky fans in TBT attendance record chase
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- This is how it will go down in The Basketball Tournament, which crackles into the sports conversation in Lexington and Louisville this weekend:. Kentucky fans vs. Louisville fans, with followers of the programs legitimately competing to determine which alumni team will host a potential Cats/Cards TBT quarterfinals game July 29.
Crave Food and Music Festival returns for 11th year at new Lexington location
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Get your appetite ready, Lexington! The Crave Food and Music Festival returns in July at a new location for its 11th year. The Crave Food and Music Festival is Lexington’s biggest celebration of “locally crafted fare,” featuring over 30 food vendors, from fine dining to food trucks, from July 27–28.
Western Kentucky Rescue Launches Animal Ambassador Program
Every Thursday morning at the studio here in Owensboro, we host our SparKy Pet of the Week thanks to our friends at Ritzy's . We are all huge animal lovers here and want to do whatever we can to help find them homes. SparKy stands for Saving Paws Animal Rescue...
Owensboro Health announces new director of Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Owensboro Health has announced the appointment of Bill Jordan as the new director of the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center. Officials say Jordan began his role on July 15, and reports directly to Chris Sale, Owensboro Health Vice President of Operations. In his new role, Jordan will oversee Radiation Oncology, Oncology Infusion, […]
Pairings Set for 2025 All A Classic Hoops Championships
In addition to deciding to move the tournaments to Owensboro for 2025, the All A Classic board of directors also set the pairings for this year’s basketball tournaments. The boys’ and girls’ All A Classic basketball tournaments will be played at the Owensboro Sportscenter. For the 2nd...
Car show coming to Yellow Creek Park this weekend
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) — There's a car show coming up in Owensboro this weekend. The Corvette Lover's Vette Club of Owensboro will be hosting a car show on Saturday, July 20, at Yellow Creek Park. The car show will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday with...
Storm Team 11: Rain and storms today
Into the afternoon as a cold front moves through the region. Highs will finally stay below 90 with low 80s in the Tri-Cities, 70s in the mountains. Moisture returns Friday night into Saturday with another round of widespread showers and storms on Saturday. Scattered showers and storms will continue to develop Sunday afternoon and evening.
On the trail of J.D. Vance’s Kentucky mountain roots
JACKSON, Ky. — In the 24 hours after J.D. Vance became Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s running mate, Stephen Bowling, director of the Breathitt County Public Library, fielded more than a dozen calls from news media outlets large and small. The place that Vance in his best-selling memoir...
Gov. Beshear supports proposal easing restrictions on marijuana
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – According to officials with Governor Beshear’s office, Governor Beshear is supporting a federal proposal to ease restrictions on marijuana. Officials say on Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to Anne Milgram, administrator for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), expressing his support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation […]
Butler already challenging teammates on defense
LaMont Butler was a two-time Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year so it was no surprise when Kentucky teammate Otega Oweh said the toughest team to score against in summer practices has been Butler. Butler could be one of the best defensive guards in the country. He averaged 1.4 steals per game in 131 […] The post Butler already challenging teammates on defense appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Hawesville Moving Forward with Water Meter pilot
As reported in The Clarion in June, the Hawesville City Council were given a presentation by sales representatives from Fortiline Meter Company. The decision was made to go forward with a pilot/test run of 20 of those new water meters since then, as all of the City’s current meters are out of warranty. At the July 9th meeting, updates were provided on how that ultrasonic system is operating.
Cloverport Police Planning “Cram A Crusier” Event For July 27th
CLOVERPORT (07/17/24) – The Cloverport Police Department will conduct a “Cram-A-Cruiser” event for school supplies later in the month. According to a social post from Chief Woosley, the cruiser will be stationed at the Dollar General in Cloverport on July 27th for donations. All items collected will...
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