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Kentucky, Indiana Counties on Alert for Severe Thunderstorms Until 7 PM
Louisville, KY – A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for parts of northern and northeastern Kentucky until 7 p.m. today. According to the US National Weather Service Wilmington, OH, the watch encompasses major cities including Louisville, Lexington, and Elizabethtown. Several counties in southern Indiana, such as Clark, Floyd, and Harrison, are also under the watch. The advisory warns of potential tornadoes, isolated hail up to quarter size, and scattered wind gusts reaching up to 70 mph.
Poll shows Beshear lacks national name recognition among democrats
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Kentucky Governor, Andy Beshear’s name has been mentioned as a potential replacement for President Joe Biden, should he pull out of the race. Beshear was one of several Democrat Governors who met with Biden at the White House on Wednesday. However, according to a new poll Beshear lacks name recognition among democrats […]
The Reds are finally done paying Ken Griffey Jr.'s endless contract
For most casual baseball fans, July 1st is known as "Bobby Bonilla Day," as the Mets made the ill-advised decision to defer so much of Bonilla's contract that he is getting paid around $1.2 million every July 1 through 2035, even though he last played in a baseball game in 2001. However, Bonilla isn't the only player still getting paid long after he retired, and the Cincinnati Reds just made their last payment on one such deal with one of the best players to ever play the game.
Use of deadly force policy changes statewide
INDIANAPOLIS – Starting July 1, a handful of new laws went into effect in Indiana. This includes an update to deadly force policies for law enforcement. For the last 1.5 years, the Law Enforcement Training Board has been working to create a uniform policy for all agencies in the state to follow when it comes […]
Michigan, Illinois and Ohio Among 10 States with Most Serial Killer Victims
Breaking down serial killer stats showed alarming results in 2024 for Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio. Using data from FBI reports, World Population Review broke down the number of serial murder victims by state. It's important to understand the difference between murder, mass murder, and serial murder. WorldPopulationReview.com uses the FBI definition,
Warsaw-Gallatin County Fire Department mourning death of deputy chief
GALLATIN COUNTY, Ky. — Members of the Warsaw-Gallatin County Fire Department are mourning the death of deputy chief Barry "Cub" Alexander Jr. this week. The department announced Alexander's death on Wednesday, describing him as a "great friend, tremendous leader, mentor and officer." Deputy chief Alexander served the Gallatin County...
Winning Powerball ticket sold in Ohio hits jackpot worth $139.3 million
HUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio — We have a big winner as one lucky Powerball ticket sold in Ohio has hit the jackpot worth $139.3 million in the latest lottery drawing for Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Ohio Lottery officials say the winning ticket was sold at a Walmart store in Huber...
Harrison County Popcorn Festival celebrates Indiana's official state snack
CORYDON, In. (WDRB) -- Let’s party over popcorn in Corydon, Indiana. WDRB's Keith Kaiser joined some organizers of the Harrison County Popcorn Festival. Celebrate one of Harrison County’s biggest agricultural products with a parade, children’s activities, games, a beer garden, and more. Originally established in 1986, the...
Lawrence County Fair starts July 6. Here's what you need to know
The 54th annual Lawrence County Fair, running from July 6 to July 13, 2024, will be a celebration for all. The Lawrence County fairgrounds are open to everyone, ensuring that all fairgoers, regardless of age or interest, can be part of this community event. How much does the Lawrence County...
4th of July in NKY: all the local events happening today
It’s Independence Day, and cities around Northern Kentucky are poised to celebrate with runs, parades, and concerts. Here is a list of what’s happening today and where:. Edgewood 4th of July Extravaganza — 550 Freedom Park Drive, Edgewood. Annual 5K race steps off at 7:30 a.m. 4th...
Southern Baptist Convention debates religious liberty again | Terry Mattingly
In the midst of heated debates about female pastors and the morality of in vitro fertilization, the national Southern Baptist Convention recently passed a religious liberty resolution that – in terms of Baptist history – was rather ordinary. But these are not ordinary times in American life. ...
Indiana’s New Reading Law and Summer School Initiatives Aim to Boost Literacy Skills for Low-Income Students
Indiana’s New Reading Law and Summer School Initiatives Aim to Support Low-Income Students. Summer Learning Labs in Indiana: Addressing Educational Disparities Through Literacy Programs. Indiana’s new reading law could have significant effects on students from low-income families particularly in how it addresses third-grade retention based on the IREAD-3 test,...
Indiana celebrates 50 new US citizens ahead of Fourth of July
The stage at Wolf Lake Pavilion in suburban Hammond was full of people who’ve waited years to be able to call themselves American citizens, and that dream came true Wednesday. “Feels great, so, so great. So good to be a part of this country,” said Sukseir Ghag, a new...
National Weather Service confirms tornadoes touched down in Louisville, southern Indiana
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The National Weather Service confirmed tornadoes touched down in Louisville and southern Indiana Thursday afternoon. "All we heard was just you know the wind and then the rain," Sandra Wright, who lives in west Louisville, said. The Louisville tornado hit along Woodland Avenue between Catalpa Street...
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