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Massive Heat Wave in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky
(WOWK) – West Virginia is the most drought stricken state in the nation, and StormTracker 13 Meteorologists predict that it will get worse. A powerful heatwave will settle in Appalachia for the work week causing high temperatures to soar to 10 – 15 degrees above normal. If Wednesday’s rain chances break down some backyard thermometers […]
BLINK accepting nominations for parade torchbearers
BLINK is accepting nominations for outstanding local individuals to represent the region as torchbearers during the event’s kickoff parade this October. Since 2022, the TorchBearer Awards have offered an opportunity to applaud those who light up our cities with their hearts and hands. The process is open to all...
Kentucky AG's Office Upholds Rule of Law in Lexington with Extraordinary Orders from Court of Appeals
FRANKFORT, KY – Attorney General Russell Coleman recently announced that the Kentucky Court of Appeals took the extraordinary step of issuing multiple rulings that ensure the Fayette Circuit Court ordered a repeat felon to return to prison. Circuit courts in Kentucky are bound to follow the rulings and precedents...
So. Indiana Area McDonald’s Restaurants Support Local Schools with “Fries for School Supplies” Fundraiser
Who knew that indulging in a delicious order of McDonald’s fries could make such a big difference in our community? From August 26th to 30th, local McDonald’s owner-operators are turning their fry boxes into tools for change with the "Fries for School Supplies" fundraiser. During these five days, 10% of all à la carte fry sales will be donated directly to local schools.
Pendleton County, Kentucky Couple Sentenced for Armed Methamphetamine Trafficking
COVINGTON, KY – The U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Kentucky is reporting that a DeMossville, Ky., couple, Robert Gullion, 31, and Catelyn Simpson-Barnett, 33, were sentenced on Thursday, by U.S. District Judge David Bunning, to 204 months and 138 months, respectively, for possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine.
Kentucky State Fair wraps up after days of record-breaking attendance in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The 2024 Kentucky State Fair wrapped up on Sunday, marking an end to the 11-day summer tradition in Louisville. Thousands of people visited the fair on Sunday for one final chance to enjoy the festivities. Everyone had a different reason to visit the fair on the last day.
Filmmakers gather in Louisa for film festival
LOUISA, Ky. (WYMT) - Filmmakers and directors from all over Kentucky and West Virginia gathered in Louisa for the first Big Sandy Film Festival. For people in the region who have a passion for filmmaking and acting there are very few options to be able to explore that activity, co-founder of the festival, Justin Prince said.
Child taken to hospital after report of being struck in West Price Hill
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Cincinnati police are on scene investigating a report of a child struck by a vehicle in West Price Hill. It was reported at the intersection of Carmania and Glenway avenues shortly before 7:30 a.m. Monday. The child was taken to a hospital, says Sgt. Anthony Mitchell, a...
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