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Kentucky lawmakers visit Indiana freestanding birth center
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — A group of Kentucky lawmakers visited a freestanding birth center in Indiana Thursday to learn about an issue that promises to come up again during the 2025 legislative session. Tree of Life, a freestanding birthing center in Jeffersonville — right across the Ohio River from Louisville — accepts only clients with low-risk […]
Fluor-BWXT donates $19,100 to local 4-H members
PIKETON- Fluor-BWXT supported the hard work of 4-H members in our community, and this year continued the tradition of rewarding the children of our employees who take on market projects by supplying them with add-on bids to their final sale cost. This year $19,100 was donated to 95 4-H members in Pike, Scioto,...
Kentucky data expert discusses the impact of the state’s beloved 120 counties
Organizers for the 120th Kentucky State Fair have themed this year’s event around celebrating all 120 counties. A local data expert shares how people move in and around those counties, and if he thinks that number could change.
Marshall reveals basketball schedules for both men and women's 2024/2025 season
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Marshall University athletics released the men's and women’s basketball schedules for the 24-25 season, the department announced. Both teams will be competing under new leadership with the upcoming season being the first under head coachesCornelius Jackson for the men and Juli Fulks for the women.
Herd Volleyball Sweeps Saint Francis
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Marshall University Volleyball team swept Saint Francis (PA) 3-0 (25-20, 25-16, 25-10) in its final Fans First match before the regular season on Saturday. "Today was a good test for us before beginning non-conference play," Herd Volleyball Head Coach Ari Aganus said. "We executed on...
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.
State of Emergency extended to all West Virginia counties due to drought
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Gov. Jim Justice announced he has extended the statewide State of Emergency for an additional 30 days due to a shortage of rainfall that has caused drought conditions. The U.S. Drought Monitor indicates extreme, severe, and moderate drought conditions have continued to impact the entire state. Gov. Justice also reminds agencies […]
Eastern Kentucky hopes for an economic boost from ATV riders
PAINTSVILLE, Ky. (WCHS) — There are several miles of trails across eastern Kentucky that signal plans to the ATV industry in a post-coal economy. "I think it will help our restaurants, gas stations and there's much more capability for lodging in Louisa and Lawrence County if the trail system is up and running," Wes Kingsmore, Lawrence County Tourism Board chairman, said.
Structure fire reported in Muhlenberg County
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A structure fire has been reported in Muhlenberg County on the 6000 block of US 62 West. The Greenville Fire Department took to Facebook to announce crews have been dispatched to the fire. They say in the post to avoid the area while crews work to put out the fire. The […]
Future Healers program deliver new medical books to Nashville expansion chapter
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Louisville nonprofit delivered new educational books to a group in Nashville focused on supporting children impacted by violence. Christopher 2X's Game Changers has devoted resources to supporting children impacted by gun violence with the Future Healers program, which is a partnership between the Game Changers, UofL Hospital's Trauma Institute and students at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. The goal of the program is to help Louisville children who have been impacted by violence in their neighborhoods to build a better future.
HEAT SAFETY: A Reminder As The Heat Wave Rolls On
Temperatures have peaked at or above 90 degrees in Louisville a total of 40 times this year: once in May, 12 times in June, 15 times in July, and 12 times so far in August. And we expect to do it every day until the end of the month. As of right now, we are just a few days above the norm for 90 degree days over the 4 month period; however, this next heat wave will take us well-above normal. With all that said, here are some reminders of how to be safe in this upcoming week's brutal heat.
Madisonville-North Hopkins Retires Hightower’s Football Jersey
From 2017-19, Madisonville North Hopkins High School had not one, but two trains running every night. The first trickled, and still does, along the railroad tracks almost parallel to Maroon Stadium. The second, however, was former running back Jeriah Hightower — who, during his teenage career, mustered more than 6,300...
PopCon brings stars to Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - PopCon is back in Louisville this weekend. The three-day convention covers all things pop culture and lets fans meet some of their favorite actors and voice actors from shows and video games alike. Stars of Star Trek, Luke Cage, Border Lands, The Walking Dead, Grand Theft...
‘The nations are here in northern Kentucky.’ Hebron Baptist hosting Congolese church plant
HEBRON, Ky. (KT) – Hebron Baptist Church is not only going to the nations — the nations are coming to the church. “Our church has been blessed the last few years,” said pastor Shawn Dobbins. “It seems like the nations are here in northern Kentucky. We have some Congolese, Ukrainian, Jordian, Chinese and even Canadians. The Lord has sort of brought all these people here as regulars in our worship service.”
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