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FEMA disaster recovery centers closing in central and eastern Kentucky
Central Kentucky residents who received property damage from the April 2nd storms have a deadline of six o’clock tonight to visit the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Lexington. Today marks the end of the declaration period and that center will shut down. Emily Fay is the public information officer...
How KY’s open records law reveals abuses inside state’s juvenile detention centers
Here’s how the Herald-Leader reported the most recent stories detailing abuses inside the state’s juvenile detention centers. Internal investigations explain what’s going wrong in the troubled Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice.
Traffic stop results in drug arrest
A Harlan County man is facing multiple charges including possession of methamphetamine after allegedly being found in possession of the drug following a traffic stop. Casey Dylan Asher, 32, of Bledsoe, was arrested on July 12, by the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO). According to a press release, Harlan County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeremy Jones performed […] The post Traffic stop results in drug arrest appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Motorcycle crash with injury reported on Verona-Mudlick Road in Verona
VERONA, Ky. — A motorcycle crash was reported on Verona-Mudlick Road in Verona Sunday evening. It was reported near Porter Road at 10:15 p.m. A motorcycle reportedly went off the roadway. Emergency crews are responding to the scene. Injuries have been reported but have not been confirmed by WLWT...
Bond hill chosen for ‘community makeover’
The Cincinnati Reds, Procter & Gamble and the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden along with Cincinnati Children’s and GE Aerospace have selected the Cincinnati neighborhood of Bond Hill for the 2024 Community Makeover. Now in its 15th year, the annual Community Makeover brings together some of Cincinnati’s most historic...
Victim in deadly Hartwell shooting is 19 years old, coroner’s sheet says
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office and the Cincinnati Police Department have yet to identify the man shot and killed in Hartwell on Saturday, July 20. The coroner’s office was able to narrow down the victim’s age to 19 years old on Monday. Originally, it...
Ohio educators upset with pension board backtracking, with millions in bonuses to be given to staff
The Ohio retired teachers’ pension board has approved millions of dollars in bonuses for their investment staff less than a month after grandstanding by eliminating the additional compensation to make a group of educators happy. The State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) is embroiled in controversy. In summary, there has been constant fighting, two board resignations and allegations of […] The post Ohio educators upset with pension board backtracking, with millions in bonuses to be given to staff appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
North Fork Music Festival returning
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - The North Fork Music Festival is just around the corner. The event will be located on Main Street in downtown Hazard on July 26 and 27. The music festival fun will start on Friday. The stage will be on Main Street. Food truck, vendors and seating will be located on The Grand.
Kevin Denney Joins Turnberry Records
Turnberry Records is thrilled to announce the signing of acclaimed bluegrass and country artist Kevin Denney. Alongside this exciting news, Kevin’s highly anticipated single, “Chasing Old Memories Down,” will be released on all digital platforms on August 16th. Kevin Denney, a native of Monticello, Kentucky, has been...
Corn, Soybean, And Tobacco Field Day Set For Tuesday In Princeton
The University of Kentucky Research and Education Center will host the annual Corn, Soybean, and Tobacco Field Day on Tuesday, July 23rd, with several timely topics on the tours. Grain and Forage Center of Excellence Director Dr. Chad Lee says registration begins at 7:00, with the tours to begin promptly...
Local HRC, museum invites the community to Eighth of August celebration
The Emancipation Proclamation was issued on January 1, 1863, however, slaves in Western Kentucky were not freed until nearly eight months later on a day now recognized as the Eighth of August, a regional emancipation holiday. In Hopkinsville, the Hopkinsville-Christian County Human Rights Commission is partnering with the Pennyroyal Area...
Former UK, NBA star Rajon Rondo expected to plead guilty to gun charge after trial date was canceled
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Former University of Kentucky basketball and NBA star Rajon Rondo's August trial date was canceled as it appears he will instead plead guilty to misdemeanor unlawful possession of a gun. A Sept. 3 "change of plea hearing" was scheduled which, if finalized as it is proposed,...
Goose Island's 2024 Bourbon County lineup is set and it looks awesome
Each Black Friday, Goose Island gives us another reason to run to the store. That’s when the Chicago based brewery drops its annual lineup of Bourbon County stouts, the barrel-aged heavies that dominate the top of its Beer Advocate ratings. Last year’s lineup was an all-star list of big, boozy brews. 2024 promises more of the same.
Louisville named finalist city for prestigious Sundance Film Festival
Louisville is being considered as the next home for one of the nation’s the most prestigious independent film festivals, the world-renowned Sundance Film Festival. On Friday, Louisville was named one of six finalists to host the festival, beginning in 2027. Hosting the festival would bring the world to Louisville for 10 days each year for an event that serves as the premiere of innovative films and attracts more than 80,000 visitors annually.
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