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University of Kentucky will not build hospital in southeast Lexington, state lawmakers hear
FRANKFORT — The University of Kentucky will not build a hospital in southeast Lexington because it wants to do what its network of rural hospital partners want: focus on its mission as a top-level care facility for the sickest patients, a UK vice president told a legislative subcommittee Wednesday.
Tennessee Man Dies After Being Burned By 150-Degree Hotel Shower
76-year-old Tennessee native Alex Chronis was staying at the Econo Lodge in Erlanger, Kentucky. This was back in November 2021 while Chronis was on a work trip. Per the Knoxville News Sentinel, Chronis was badly burned during a morning shower. According to a lawsuit filed by Chronis' estate, "the water was more than 150 degrees, a temperature that can cause third-degree burns within seconds of exposure."
Richmond city leaders hold workshop to address affordable housing issues
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Affordable housing is an issue being seen across the nation, and those who work with the unhoused community say this is no exception for the City of Richmond. “The things that we face when the residents come through Madison Home Emergency Shelter, that affordable housing...
The Noble Park Summer Music Series hosts free live music
PADUCAH — There are still a handful shows left in the Noble Park Summer Music Series in the Bob Noble Park, including a set on Friday, July 19. The River Dust Duo will be playing at 5:30 p.m. and Jazz Patrol at 6:30 p.m. The River Dust Duo is two vocalists, a man and woman, who play guitar and upright bass together, while Jazz Patrol is an 18-member ensemble comprised of local musicians from Western Kentucky and Southern Illinois.
Be Our Guest | Turn up the heat at Joella's Hot Chicken
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- WDRB invites you to Be Our Guest this week at Joella's Hot Chicken!. Joella's Hot Chicken features fresh, all-natural chicken brined and spiced with your choice of seven unique heat levels. Some of their favorite menu items include the Big Wings, the Chicken and Waffles, or...
El Mundo makes it official: it’s all about the Highlands moving forward
Reporting at Louisville Business First, Joel Stinnett confirms the permanent closure of El Mundo’s original 2345 Frankfort Ave. location, which ran for 28 years until a process of “restructuring” began in January, 2024. We covered it here:. El Mundo’s original location in Clifton will be restructured in...
Multiple thefts from vehicles reported in McCracken County
WEST PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – McCracken County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating multiple reports of thefts from vehicles throughout the county. Deputies with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office responded to and investigated multiple calls of thefts from vehicles throughout the county during the early morning hours of July 18.
WATCH: Kentucky vs. La Familia 5v5 practice highlights
Ahead of Friday night’s The Basketball Tournament opener for La Familia (Kentucky’s alumni team), the current edition of the Wildcats took their shot at the older Wildcats in a 5-on-5 practice setting inside Rupp Arena. UK Sports Video dropped a two-minute video of highlights from the practice, with Mark Pope‘s squad wearing white and Tyler Ulis‘ squad sporting blue.
Ford plans to build more Super Duty Trucks at plant in Ontario, Canada
Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant is home to production of Ford's most valuable asset — the Ford Super Duty Truck. But now, the Detroit-based automaker is expanding assembly of the iconic American truck to Canada. This year alone, KTP has already produced more than 188,000 Super Duty's and a smaller plant in Ohio has built...
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs are being recalled for lack of inspection
AW Farms, a meat processing facility and public market in Argillite, Kentucky, is recalling approximately 6,900 pounds of hot dog products that were “produced without the benefit of federal inspection.”. According to information posted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on July 15,...
2025 stock-rising point guard 'wants' offer from Kentucky basketball
Kentucky basketball is still Kentucky and many prospects have echoed that sentiment following the departure of John Calipari. While Mark Pope has yet to coach a single game in Lexington, he's already won some battles on the recruiting trail with his personality, coaching style and ability to connect with the prospects. Oh, and the fact he lives and breathes Kentucky basketball -- and has the history engraved in him.
Andrew Carr has been a perfect fit for Mark Pope offense; stresses the importance of Jaxson Robinson
The Mark Pope era is well underway in Lexington and the team is currently gearing up for year No. 1 this upcoming season. One name that has made incredible progress since arriving in Lexington is Wake Forest transfer Andrew Carr. Carr brings some much-needed leadership and a veteran presence that...
Lexington supermarket customers should check charges after skimmer found: Police
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Two men were arrested on Monday after a credit card keypad skimmer was found in a Lexington supermarket. The police said they found the skimmer at the Winburn Fruit Supermarket store on Winburn Drive. Arrest records show that two men, both later identified as...
Man And Woman Charged With Endangering The Welfare Of Minors
A Hopkinsville man and woman were charged with several counts of endangering the welfare of a minor after a child was found in a parking lot on North Drive Wednesday afternoon. Hopkinsville Police say they were called for a 2-year-old that was found in a parking lot and witnesses followed...
Baptist Health breaks ground on new urgent care facility on Bardstown Road
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Baptist Health Louisville held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday morning on its new dual emergency and urgent care facility. Baptist and Intuitive Health hosted the event on Bardstown Road off Interstate 265, between Fern Creek and Highview. Baptist Health ER and Urgent Care Glenmary allows patients who are unsure if they need emergency or urgent care. to be evaluated and treated based on their needs.
2 teenagers arrested in connection to 13-year-old’s murder in Chickasaw neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Louisville police have arrested two teenagers in connection to the murder investigation of 13-year-old DaViawn Blackmon. Blackmon was found dead after he was shot in the Chickasaw neighborhood near 38th and Broadway on June 27. On Thursday, LMPD announced they arrested a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old in connection to his death.
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