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Groundbreaking held for permanent waterline in South Shore, Ky.
SOUTH SHORE, Ky. (WSAZ) - Two cities in two states within our region are connecting to ensure residents have safe and reliable drinking water. A permanent 20-inch waterline will be installed under the Ohio River-- connecting Portsmouth, Ohio’s water system to South Shore, Kentucky, at Banner Road. Tuesday, officials...
Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Arrest
A traffic stop, near Joe Prather Highway and Vineland Park Place in Vine Grove Monday afternoon, resulted in an arrest and drug bust. Pursuant to a joint narcotics investigation, conducted by the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office and Kentucky State Police DESI West, the suspect and operator of the vehicle, 49 year-old Michael R. Hardy of Louisville, was placed under arrest for an active warrant issued out of Pulaski County, Kentucky.
TJ Samson welcomes new resident class
GLASGOW, KY – On July 1, new physicians will begin their residency training at T.J. Regional Health through the University of Louisville / Glasgow Family Medicine Residency (FMR) Program. After graduating from medical school, physicians are required to complete residency training in their chosen specialty before they are able to practice medicine independently. These new resident physicians were selected after a rigorous vetting and interview process from hundreds of applications received from graduating medical students.
Nick Ammirati Leaves Kentucky Wildcats for Georgia Bulldogs; standout Nolan McCarthy Enters Transfer Portal
Assistant coach Nick Ammirati is leaving Kentucky to join the Georgia Bulldogs, following the Wildcats' historic College World Series run. His departure comes after his contract with Kentucky expired, opting to reunite with former Wildcat coach Will Coggin at Georgia. Ammirati joined Kentucky in 2021 after leaving Southern Mississippi. Nolan...
Cincinnati dispensaries ready for recreational cannabis sales, Kentucky buyers beware
COVINGTON, Ky. (WKRC) - In the next week or so, Greater Cincinnati medical marijuana dispensaries should be cleared to begin selling cannabis to recreational customers. The state already granted several local medical dispensaries provisional licenses, so it's just a matter of getting a state inspector inside to allow them to start selling recreational products to the public.
Police Department Service Call Log
12:46 a.m. – Caller reports vehicle backed up to door of Advance Auto Parts with rear hatch open. Officer responded, all okay. Parts delivery service. 2:07 a.m. – Traffic stop on West Columbia Avenue. Arrest made on active warrants. 7:08 a.m. – 911 hang-up call from WCMS. Officer...
Fire Department stayed busy Tuesday
Monticello Fire Department responded to three calls for service today as well as provided services for motor sport events at the Wayne County Fair & Horse Show. #1 the department responded to a fire alarm at a commercial occupancy on Worsham Lane. #2 Fire personnel responded to a motor vehicle...
KSP crime report shows significant increase in human trafficking crimes
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - KSP’s newly released ‘Crime in Kentucky’ report covers a wide range of serious crimes committed across the commonwealth. While human trafficking crimes make up a small percentage of overall offenses in Kentucky (0.03%), they’ve made the biggest jump, percentagewise. The report shows a nearly 40 percent rise from 2022 to 2023.
Where to watch fireworks in the Tri-State this July 4
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – July 4 is still a day away, but not every city in the Tri-State will be celebrating on the holiday itself. Here’s when where you can watch fireworks near where you live: Indiana Kentucky Eyewitness News. Everywhere you are.
People set to leave prison gaining access to Medicaid in five states
People transitioning out of prison in five states will be gaining access to Medicaid, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Tuesday. Adults and youth often find delays in getting access to Medicaid, so the department announced that incarcerated people transitioning out of imprisonment will receive coverage before their release. The coverage applies…
Publix to open another Kentucky location
Publix is planning to open a new store in Kentucky, according to a news report from Fox19Now. The Florida-based grocery chain will open the new 48,387-square-foot store in Independence, Ky., Publix spokesperson Jared Glover told the news organization. The news follows the grocer’s announcement in June that it had purchased...
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