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School district administrators purchase driving simulators
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Administrators with Perry County Schools have purchased two driving simulators for students at Perry County Central High School and Buckhorn School. The simulators were purchased through a grant approved by the Kentucky Department of Education. Administrators said they can help better prepare students for the roadways.
Bardstown Road restaurant, bar closes after about 18 months in business
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Nostalgic Restaurant and Cocktail House, located on the first floor of the Bellwether Hotel on Bardstown Road in Louisville's Tyler Park neighborhood, will close July 28 after about 18 months in business. Described by owners as a restaurant with a Miami art-deco feel mixed with London...
Lexington hospital receives high honor for 5th consecutive time
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Baptist Health Lexington received magnet recognition once again. It’s part of the American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Recognition Program. The designation recognizes hospitals for their excellence in nursing. It is considered the highest honor an organization can receive for its nursing practice. “It does take...
Devil’s Cask relocating headquarters to Somerset-Pulaski County
Devil’s Cask CEO Jeremy Grunewald introduced his company to the Somerset-Pulaski Economic Development Authority (SPEDA) board of directors at its monthly meeting on Thursday. Grunewald explained that the move to Kentucky, and specifically Somerset, marks a significant milestone in the company’s journey and reflects its commitment to growth, community engagement, and advancing the spirits industry through innovative solutions.
Brianna Smith steals $1,014 worth of gift cards while working at Walmart in 2023
23-year-old Brianna Smith was observed to be fraudulently activating gift cards at her Walmart job On December 5th, 2023. On that day, A Walmart loss prevention officer reported that Smith had fraudulently activated $1,014.82 worth of gift cards between November 22nd, 2023, and November 24th, 2023. Officers also received video evidence showing Smith activating the cards in the report and receipts for the entire transaction. A warrant was issued for Smith’s arrest due to her involvement in the fraudulent gift card scheme. She was later found and taken into custody for property theft on July 8th, 2024.
Commission selects candidates for Gateway board positions
After over a year of being short members, the Nominating Commission for Gateway Community and Technical College met on Tuesday to nominate candidates for open positions on Gateway’s Board of Directors. The candidates will now be sent to the governor’s office, which will make appointments to the open seats....
Officials working on railroad crossing in Whitley Co. community
WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Construction work on a railroad crossing has left some in the Emlyn community concerned. According to officials with the county, work has been going on to replace railroad tracks at Emlyn Cemetery Road. Since it is the only way in or out through that particular...
FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Slowly improving
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - An approaching cold front to the north and west will move closer to the Commonwealth today. That’ll keep the rain chances in the forecast before some drier air moves into the region. TODAY:. Look for the areas of fog to burn off by 8-830am. Otherwise,...
KSP release name of man who died after shot when entering Cadiz home
CADIZ, Ky. (KBSI) – Kentucky State Police released the name of a man who was shot and died after entering a home in Trigg County on July 20. Troopers identify the person was was shot and died as Austin Gardner, 25, of Cadiz, who entered the home of Cody Parker, 21, of Cadiz.
NEW DETAILS: Suspect found dead in Allen County after shooting in Portland
ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – A suspect has been found dead in Allen County after a reported shooting in Portland, Tennessee. Portland Police Department officers responded to a report of a shooting in front of Planet Fitness in Portland on Wednesday at 9:40 a.m. Upon arrival, police discovered a male...
Jon Jones Reacts After ABC Officially Approves Removal Of Ban On 12-6 Elbows
Some big changes are coming to the Unified Rules of MMA later this year. The Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports (ABC) is holding its annual conference in Louisville, Kentucky, this week. The latest rule vote took place on Tuesday, and it saw a couple of long-awaited changes approved.
3 people arrested after chase in Elizabethtown, police say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Three people were arrested after a police chase in Elizabethtown on Wednesday afternoon, according to police. The chase ended on New Glendale Road near Highway 1136 and the 31W bypass at about 2:15 p.m. Chris Denham, Public Affairs Officer with the Elizabethtown Police Department, said police...
Large police presence at Harrodsburg Road Marathon gas station
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (FOX 56) — FOX 56 has received reports of a large police presence on Wednesday afternoon in Jessamine County. A viewer who requested to remain anonymous told FOX 56 that they saw upwards of 10 Lexington police vehicles and multiple people placed in handcuffs. Lexington police told...
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