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Defender U.S. Eventing Team Sits in Third Overnight Looking to Final Cross-Country Phase
Aachen, Germany – The Defender U.S. Eventing Team holds third place overnight as they look towards the final phase of cross-country in the SAP Cup CCIO4*-S at CHIO Aachen. The team, led by Chef d’Equipe Bobby Costello, produced solid scores keeping them within reach of the top five after the dressage phase, with the team then producing four consecutive clear rounds in the Main Stadium for their jumping phase later in the day. They currently sit on 102.1 combined team penalties behind Great Britain on 96.3, and Australia on 100.1.
Goodwin says 2024 Regatta had largest single-night crowd in 3-year return
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin said with all of the hard work it takes in putting the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta on every year once again seemed to truly pay off as she watched thousands gather into the city for what appeared to be yet another phenomenal year.
Former Martin County man fatally shot in Lenore, police investigating
LENORE, W.Va. — A former Martin County, Kentucky, resident was fatally shot early Friday morning at a residence in Lenore, West Virginia, authorities said. The victim, Charles Speer, 42, of Kermit, West Virginia, was pronounced dead after the shooting, according to the West Virginia State Police (WVSP). The alleged...
'Super load' expected to pass through southern Ohio counties on its way to New Albany
Ohio (WCHS) — A super load is set to make their way through southern Ohio counties starting Monday on a trip that will span over a week, officials say. The load will be on the road for over nine days as it travels from a dock near Manchester in Adams County, passing through Scioto County as it makes its way to New Albany in Licking County, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation.
Couple maliciously attacked with steel dog chain
CABELL COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A couple maliciously attacked two females in a park with a steel dog chain. On June 11, 2024, at around 7:21 p.m., police were sent to the 1100 block of W 17th Street following reports of an assault in progress involving a male and female suspect attacking the victims. Upon […]
Kenworth Announces Hundreds of Layoffs in Chillicothe
Chillicothe, OH – Kenworth, a prominent manufacturer of semi-trucks, has announced significant layoffs impacting hundreds of employees at its Chillicothe facility. The layoffs were disclosed during plant-wide meetings held last Thursday. Initially, the layoffs were expected to affect employees hired after May 2023, but this was later revised to...
Ex-boyfriend and friend charged after threatening ex-girlfriend
PUTNAM COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An ex-boyfriend and friend are facing serious charges after threatening to kill an ex-girlfriend and fight a new boyfriend. On June 28, 2024, at approximately 2 am, Deputy B.M. Hodges and Sgt. Leport responded to a threat complaint in Putnam County, West Virginia. The victim reported that her ex-boyfriend, Joseph […]
A look at dedicated highways in Ross County
CHILLICOTHE — For over 70 years the Ohio General Assembly has passed legislation that has designated portions of state highways as memorial highways. So far over 200 memorial highways have been designated in the state, 13 of which are located in Ross County. These designations are marked by Ohio...
GRAYSON, KENTUCKY WOMAN MISSING SINCE BEING RELEASED FROM JAIL IN BALARD COUNTY LAST WEEK
WICKLIFFE, KY – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) report that troopers from KSP Post 1 are searching for a woman who was recently released from a western Kentucky jail. Shannon Charles, age 26, was last seen on Monday, July 1st, 2024 when she was released from the Ballard County Detention Center.
FATAL COLLISION ON HIGHWAY 504 IN IN ELLIOTT COUNTY, KENTUCKY
SANDY HOOK, KY – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) report that on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, KSP Post 8, Morehead received a call from Elliott County Dispatch for assistance with a single-vehicle collision. The collision occurred on Kentucky Highway 504. Through the investigation, investigators determined that Heather McClurg, 36...
A 'beautiful soul': Sister mourns Shane Miller, killed in Florence mass shooting
At 20 years old, Shane Miller was an old soul, but still young and adventurous at heart. He was kind, but quiet. Laid-back and caring. Those were his trademark qualities, according to his sister Paris Miller. "I want them to all know how loving and caring he was, how much...
Hundreds of people flock to tattoo expo in downtown Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The first Lexington Tattoo Expo is underway at the Hilton Lexington/Downtown, showcasing dozens of artists from across the nation. “A lot of these artists are well-known on the internet, well-known on Facebook, all that, and this is their chance to, if they’ve seen their work and want something from them, this is their chance to get them and not have to leave the state,” said the expo’s emcee, Tyler Casey.
KCTCS, Midway University Enter Into Transition Agreement
A new agreement has been reached between Midway University and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, which will help more transfer students continue their education through a seamless and supportive transition. The agreement ensures that both institutions will work together to maximize the application and acceptance of transfer credit...
Lexington Anticipates Severe Storms on Friday, Clear Weekend Ahead and High Temperatures Early Next Week
One More Round of Strong-to-Severe Storms Anticipated This Friday. The city of Lexington in Kentucky is in for a weather ride this Friday. There is a level 1 severe risk across all of Central and Eastern Kentucky. Notably, damaging wind gusts pose the primary threat to the area. Torrential downpours can also be expected from the strongest storms, alongside potentially isolated rotating storms in the line of the moving storm system. Though the latter were observed as a very low threat, their possibility has been brought to light.
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