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Update: 2 dead in boating incident at Rough River Lake in Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Two people are dead after a boating incident at Rough River Lake early Sunday morning. Falls of Rough Fire Department Fire Chief David Mercer said Sunday that a collision happened at the Cave Creek boat ramp. One person died, and one person had been missing. A...
50 Kanawha County educators selected for free master’s program through WVU
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — 50 educators in Kanawha County flocked to South Charleston High School Friday afternoon to be recognized for being selected for a paid-for master’s degree from West Virginia University. WVU President Gordon Gee recognized the 50 teachers that applied and were selected to receive the...
One injured in Huntington shooting, dispatchers say
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — One person was injured in a shooting in Huntington early Saturday morning, dispatchers say. Reports of the shooting came in about 1 a.m. along the 600 block of West 9th Avenue. According to dispatchers, one person was injured and treated on the scene. Police are...
KCS working with East Bank Middle School to find solution for home football games
EAST BANK, W.Va. (WCHS) — The East Bank Middle School football team just might get to play games on their field this upcoming season after all. Calvert Field, where the team plays, was deemed unsafe after structural engineers said games could not be played until repairs are made. The field can still be used, but the current state of areas like the press box and bleachers have made it to where games cannot be hosted there. That means home games would have to be played somewhere else.
Local non-profit creates a way to connect with loved ones experiencing dementia
ST. ALBANS, WV (WOWK) – Local nonprofit, Dementia Friendly St. Albans opened an Experience Trailer. The trailer is used to teach those without dementia what having it feels like. People lined up outside the mobile trailer and were given earmuffs and mittens. They were also asked to complete a set of tasks, all while their […]
Man dead after motorcycle crash in Breckinridge County
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A man is dead after a crash in Breckinridge County Saturday evening, according to Kentucky State Police. KSP said calls came in around 5:11 p.m. requesting assistance with a car and motorcycle crash in the 1500 block KY 144. An initial investigation showed that 58-year-old William...
Senior Citizen’s Fall Harvest event set for Sept. 19
Kenton County’s annual Senior Citizen’s Fall Harvest is quickly approaching. The Kenton County Fiscal Court is hosting the harvest on Sept. 19 from. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The picnic will be held at the Kenton County Fairgrounds with access and parking located off of Harris Pike in Independence.
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