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Independence City Council agrees to move forward on early planning for splash pad
The Independence City Council heard a presentation on the specifics of building and maintaining a possible splash pad in the city at their meeting on Monday. The presentation was based on research by two council members, Carol Franzen and Greg Steffen, and Arron Cope of the city’s parks and recreation department. Following the presentation, mayor Chris Reinersman and the council agreed to move forward on early planning and engineering design work for a splash pad, which will help the city apply for a $250,000 grant aimed at offsetting construction expenses.
$175 million, 27-story building in the works for downtown Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The next Louisville skyscraper is in the works, and it would be the biggest project downtown has seen in years. New York City-based real estate firm Zyyo confirmed plans to WHAS11 Tuesday for a $175 million, 27-story building in the heart of downtown Louisville. CEO Nick Campisano, who is no stranger to Louisville, said the design and feasibility analysis started more than two years ago for the project known as One Forty West.
Red, White and Oooh! Fireworks show set for Thursday in Hopkinsville
The Fourth of July is upon us and the City of Hopkinsville is celebrating Independence Day with their annual Red, White and Oooh! fireworks show. The action takes place at Ruff Park and Rachel Sanders with Parks and Recreation says they’ll have family-fun activities and food trucks in place starting at 7 p.m. and then the fireworks will start booming at 9:15 p.m.
Public comment at Lexington city council now means speaking-only
Lexington’s Urban Council recently approved new rules for citizens engaging in public comment during council meetings. The new language comes as council continues to be confronted by calls to issue a formal endorsement of a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Anyone signed up during public comment can speak directly...
Union proposes golf cart regulations for city-wide use
Regulations and requirements for operating a golf cart on public roads were discussed at the Union Commission meeting this Monday. Multiple neighborhoods in Union have requested that golf carts be permitted to operate in their subdivisions. Rather than giving each subdivision individual permits, Mayor Larry Solomon said golf cart operations would be much easier to regulate by passing a blanket ordinance for the whole city.
Hopkinsville Woman Charged With Manslaughter In Todd County
A Hopkinsville woman was charged with manslaughter on Tuesday after an investigation into an Elkton man’s death last month. Todd County Sheriff’s deputies say they investigated the death of a 21-year-old man who was found to have died on June 18th from a fentanyl overdose, which was confirmed following an autopsy.
TJ Samson welcomes new resident class
GLASGOW, KY – On July 1, new physicians will begin their residency training at T.J. Regional Health through the University of Louisville / Glasgow Family Medicine Residency (FMR) Program. After graduating from medical school, physicians are required to complete residency training in their chosen specialty before they are able to practice medicine independently. These new resident physicians were selected after a rigorous vetting and interview process from hundreds of applications received from graduating medical students.
Former Louisville star Donovan Mitchell reportedly agrees to max contract extension with Cavaliers
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) - The most prominent Louisville Cardinal currently in the NBA, and one of the association's best guards, is reportedly staying with his current team. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell agreed to a three-year, maximum contract extension worth $150.3 million. Mitchell later tweeted...
University of Kentucky appoints new vice provost
After a robust national search, Jana Jasinski has been named vice provost for the University of Kentucky. Pending approval by the board of trustees, Jasinski will step into the role effective Aug. 15. The vice provost is a new leadership role within the Office of the Provost that partners with...
Nick Ammirati Leaves Kentucky Wildcats for Georgia Bulldogs; standout Nolan McCarthy Enters Transfer Portal
Assistant coach Nick Ammirati is leaving Kentucky to join the Georgia Bulldogs, following the Wildcats' historic College World Series run. His departure comes after his contract with Kentucky expired, opting to reunite with former Wildcat coach Will Coggin at Georgia. Ammirati joined Kentucky in 2021 after leaving Southern Mississippi. Nolan...
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