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Surface coal mining worsened deadly Eastern Kentucky floods in July 2022, study shows
Over a week in July 2022, more than a foot of rainfall came down on Eastern Kentucky bringing a deluge of flood waters that displaced thousands of people and killed more than 40. A recent study published by Kentucky’s former top geologist suggests environmental damage from surface coal mining worsened the deadly disaster, perhaps significantly. […] The post Surface coal mining worsened deadly Eastern Kentucky floods in July 2022, study shows appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Kentucky Weather Alert: Scattered Thunderstorms and Localized Flooding Possible
Louisville, KY – Kentucky residents should prepare for a week marked by scattered thunderstorms and showers, as predicted by the US National Weather Service in Louisville. Although no single day is expected to be completely rained out, the persistent nature of the precipitation may lead to localized flooding, particularly in southern Kentucky.
Five Famous Olympic Gold Medalists from Right Here in Kentucky
The opening ceremonies of the 2024 Summer Olympics are coming up this Friday in Paris, France. Back here in Kentucky, Olympic fans (like me) are getting geared up to cheer on Team USA and members of that team from right here in Kentucky. The Commonwealth, by the way, has a 'golden' Olympic history. Various Kentuckians, and other athletes with ties to the Bluegrass State, have scored Olympic Gold! Here's a look at five legendary Kentucky athletes that are forever a part of Olympic history.
Beshear will not attend Aug. 3 Fancy Farm Picnic, annual West Kentucky political tradition
Organizers of the annual church fundraiser held in Graves County said in a Friday afternoon email that the governor had said he is not attending the August event and “no reason was given.”. Fancy Farm organizers added that Republican State Auditor Allison Ball will not attend due to a...
1 suspect in THP-involved shooting captured in KY; Reward for info about shooter raised to $20K
One of the suspects wanted for his connection to a shooting that left a Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) trooper injured has been captured in Kentucky, but now the reward for information that leads to the shooter's arrest has been increased.
LMPD says 2 people taken to hospital after shooting outside Old Louisville business
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A local man, who works to prevent violence in the city, became a witness to a double shooting outside an Old Louisville business Monday morning. Marcus Poyntz is the supervisor at Cure Violence Program YouthBuild. He was sitting at a stop light across the street when gunshots were fired. He told WAVE News he looked to his left and saw a man coming out of the store with a gun, shooting at a car in the parking lot.
Louisville man sentenced to decades in prison for ambush murder at Caesars Southern Indiana
CORYDON, Ind. (WDRB) -- A judge in Harrison County, Indiana, sentenced a Louisville man for his role in gunning down a husband and father at Caesars Southern Indiana earlier this year. Antwaun Proctor was sentenced Monday to 45 years in prison with no possibility of parole after LilDon Williams was...
Racing loans goalkeeper Madison White to USL side Dallas
Racing Louisville has agreed to loan goalkeeper Madison White to Dallas Trinity FC for the upcoming 2024-25 USL Super League season, the teams announced Monday. White’s loan includes an undisclosed fee from Dallas Trinity, which kicks off the inaugural USL Super League season on Aug. 18. “I’m very excited...
Louisville police investigating after man found shot to death on Dixie Highway
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Louisville police are working to find information on what led to the death of man found shot Sunday night on Dixie Highway. LMPD said he was found around 9:15 p.m. in the 15000 block of Dixie Highway. He died from his injuries by the time officers arrived.
Senator Max Wise To Receive KASA 2024 Telescopic Award
(Frankfort, Ky) — State Senator Max Wise will be honored with the prestigious KASA 2024 Telescopic Award at the KASA Annual Leadership Institute in Louisville on July 26. The KASA Telescopic Award recognizes legislators who craft policies with long-term implications to benefit public education. State Senator Max Wise has been at the forefront of the student safety issue since the 2019 General Assembly. During the 2019 session, he worked with stakeholders across the commonwealth to enact SB 1, which established the Kentucky Center for School Safety in the aftermath of the Marshall County school shooting.
Deadline for JCPS ‘Change of Address’ forms approaching
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - It’s the last day for the ‘Change of Address’ forms for students within Jefferson County Public Schools to be completed. These forms are for students who plan to ride the school bus and have recently moved or will be moving before Thursday, Aug. 8.
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