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Ascend Elements Job Fair Planned For July 16
Officials with Ascend Elements will host a job fair at Hopkinsville Community College Tuesday, July 16, in partnership with the West Kentucky Workforce Board. The electric vehicle battery materials manufacturer, located in Commerce Park II, currently has 70-plus open positions at its new John Rivers Road campus. Eventually, the company...
Preview: Racing meets Carolina aiming to snap streak
Racing Louisville aims to snap a four-match winless stretch in a 4:30 p.m. Sunday match at North Carolina. The first meeting this year between the teams will be nationally broadcast on CBS Sports Network. You can listen to the match on Sports Talk 790 AM, online at 790louisville.iheart.com or via the iHeart app.
National analyst believes this top-25 prospect is 'must-get' for Kentucky
Mark Pope is looking to change the narrative around recruiting at Kentucky. He's not only going to go after the top players in the country like former head coach John Calipari, he's also going after local kids. Pope has been adamant about keeping local prospects in the state of Kentucky....
Tanner English Completes DIRTcar Late Model Comeback
PADUCAH, KY – Right when it appeared that all hope was lost for Tanner English, the Kentucky native gathered-in his concentration and refused to be denied in front of his home-state crowd Friday night at Paducah International Raceway. English, the former World of Outlaws Rookie of the Year from...
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.
ODOT projects for the week: What you need to know
The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Ross and Pike counties next week. All outlined work is weather permitting. Projects with active or future traffic impacts are linked to OHGO.com Ross County Ohio 327 Culvert replacements: Work was set to begin on July 1 for two culvert replacement projects on...
'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.
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...
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...
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 […]
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 […]
Child struck by vehicle in Northern Kentucky, airlifted to hospital
FLORENCE, Ky. (WKRC) - Authorities reported a child being hit by a vehicle while wandering the street alone. The Florence Police Department said the child was struck around 1 a.m. on Sunday in Florence on Weaver Road. Police did not release the identity of the child but said the child is four years old, autistic and nonverbal.
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...
Saturday Headlines: Former Wildcats looking for new NBA homes
A few former Kentucky Wildcats received quite the paycheck this offseason. Recent all-star selection Tyrese Maxey — who also received the Most Improved Player of the Year award this past season — signed a max contract extension worth more than $203 million over five years. Maxey joined Immanuel Quickley and Malik Monk as former Wildcats to sign a contract extension this offseason. Quickley signed a five-year contract worth $175 million with Toronto, while Monk signed a contract worth $78 million (four seasons) with the Kings.
Brandon Garrison purchases a BMW for his mother
Garrison used some of his NIL earnings to help his mom. Mark Pope has assembled a solid roster going into year number one as the head man for the Kentucky Wildcats basketball program. One of his guys on the new-look Wildcats roster is Oklahoma State transfer Brandon Garrison. The former McDonald's All-American was a huge addition to Pope’s roster, and Garrison has made sure to take care of his mother since arriving in Lexington. Garrison recently purchased a new BMW for his mother, Toni Lewis, saying, “Blessed to be able to put my ma behind new wheels man.” Lewis, Garrison’s...
Retro Louisville: The Naturalization Tree at Camp Zachary Taylor
An anecdote in a story on Page 10 of the Aug. 16, 1918, edition of the Courier Journal was the first reference to a 'naturalization tree' at Camp Zachary Taylor in Louisville. World War I had not yet ended and Camp Zachary Taylor was one of 16 national Army camps in the United...
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