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Store clerk arrested, accused of taking customer’s wallet, cash
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A clerk at a Louisville Dollar General was arrested Wednesday after police say he stole a customer’s wallet and cash, and then used the customer’s credit card at a sports store. Ramon Collins, 26, was arrested and charged with one count of theft of...
Western Ky. woman charged in overdose of her toddler, police find fentanyl in home
A western Kentucky woman has been charged in the overdose of her toddler after police found fentanyl in the home. The Hopkinsville Police Department arrested 25-year-old Jasmine L. Bartolo after her 20-month-old child overdosed. The toddler was initially taken to Jennie Stuart Medical Center on Sunday, according to police. Life-saving...
With chance of VP pick, Beshear questioned on national issues. Here's what he had to say
As Gov. Andy Beshear is thrust into the national spotlight as a contender for the Democratic vice presidential nomination, the two-term Kentucky statesman is being pushed to answer questions about topics ranging from border security to the Israel-Hamas war. The popular Democratic governor is mostly known inside of Kentucky for his steady leadership...
Former Kentucky lawmaker and cabinet secretary acquitted of 2022 rape charge
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — A former Kentucky lawmaker and cabinet secretary has been acquitted of a rape charge after a trial in Lexington. A jury found John Tilley, a former Justice and Public Safety Cabinet secretary, not guilty Tuesday after five hours of deliberation, according to local media reports.
Big Lots website shows which stores will close. Are any in Kentucky?
Big Lots recently announced a plan to close as many as 40 stores this year. But there's good news for discount shoppers: None of the stores in Kentucky are scheduled to close. According to a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the retailer plans to close 35-40 stores this year and open...
Suspect in Kentucky shooting caught in another state
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WKYT) - A suspect in a Kentucky shooting is now in custody after police say he was found in another state. According to the Georgetown Police Department, the incident involving Kemondrea Garner, known as “Draco,” began on July 15 when officers responded to reports of possible shots fired at the Overlook Apartments on River Chase Path.
Fort Thomas Farmers Market to host kid’s market
The Fort Thomas Farmers Market will host its kid’s market on Wednesday, July 31, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Fort Thomas Mess Hall. The kid’s market will feature 25 kid entrepreneurs who will sell what they have made or grown. Products from the kid’s market range from plants to jewelry and even slime. This is in addition to the 30-plus normal farmers and makers that the market boasts each week during the season.
Mizkan America to expand in Owensboro
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – During his weekly Team Kentucky update, Governor Andy Beshear discussed plans from Mizkan America to expand their Owensboro facility with a $156 million investment. According to a statement from the governor, the project will see the company expand its Owensboro facilities by approximately 320,000 square feet, bringing its total operational space […]
More free movies coming to Iroquois Amphitheater in August, September
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The August and September schedule for the Iroquois Amphitheater’s Free Summer Movie Series has been announced by Louisville Parks and Recreation. “Our neighbors have really turned out for our community events, especially our Free Summer Movie Series,” Iroquois Amphitheater event supervisor Brian E. Smith said. “Our Free Summer Movie Series is an exciting way to spend time with family, friends and neighbors while enjoying some new and classic motion pictures.”
Several arrested during recent drug investigations in McCracken County
The McCracken County Sheriff's Office has made several arrest in connection with drug investigations over the past week in McCracken County. On July 16th detectives stopped a vehicle on South 6th Street in Paducah. Detectives allegedly found small quantities of Methamphetamine, synthetic Marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. A passenger in the vehicle, 33-year-old Joshua Luna, was charged in connection with the drugs.
Ambulance crashed into by hit and run driver, police say
HOPKINS CO., Ky. (WFIE) - A teenager from Providence is accused of crashing into an ambulance and leaving the scene. Madisonville Police say it happened Wednesday just before 10 a.m. They say the ambulance had on lights and sirens and was nearly through the intersection of Island Ford Road and...
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