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MSU hires director for $1.5M initiative to revitalize Paducah site
MURRAY, Ky. — Murray State University recently hired Alex Sherwood as project director for the $1.5 million Department of Energy grant that the Office of the Provost was awarded in May to support the efficient and effective work to revitalize the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion site in conjunction with community leaders.
Louisville pediatrician charged in murder-for-hire plot sentenced to 12 years in prison
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Louisville pediatrician convicted of trying to kill her ex-husband in a murder-for-hire plot in 2022 will now spend more than a decade in prison. Stephanie Russell, who worked at Kidzlife Pediatrics in Norton Commons, pleaded guilty to one count of murder for hire and one count of stalking in April.
Man Injured In Eagle Way Crash
A wreck on Eagle Way at the intersection of Cadiz Road sent a man to the hospital Wednesday morning. Christian County Sheriff’s deputies say a car driven by Ronnie Moss was westbound on Cadiz Road when a problem with his brakes caused his vehicle to hit a northbound SUV driven by Irvin Payne and a northbound car driven by Lane Carter who were both on Eagle Way.
Kentucky offensive lineman announces medical retirement from football
Kentucky is losing one player as the Wildcats embark on training camp for the 2024 season. The player is Paul Rodriguez, an offensive lineman who was entering his 4th season in the program. He saw action throughout the 2022 and 2023 seasons but announced he is medically retiring from football on Wednesday.
Vehicle hydroplanes on I-65, driver exits car and is struck, killed by semi
A man has been struck and killed by a tractor-trailer on I-65. Kentucky State Police said troopers responded to the incident at the 38-mile marker of I-65 at Smiths Grove at approximately 9:00 Tuesday night. Upon arriving at the scene, police found that a Kia Forte, being driven by 36-year-old...
Construction at Greenwood High School continues as students are set to head back to class August 7
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Since last year, Greenwood High School has been undergoing a series of construction projects to update the school. “This is a roughly $50 million overhaul of Greenwood High School”, WCPS, CFO, and COO, Chris McIntyre said. “We’ve combined about four or five projects into one big project”.
Child predator faces dozen years in federal prison
A Tompkinsville man was sentenced at U.S. District Court in Bowling Green to 12 years and 7 months in federal prison for attempted online enticement of a minor. According to court documents, Matthew Warren Burkhard, 36, communicated with an undercover law enforcement agent he believed to be a 14-year-old female, and during those communications, he […] The post Child predator faces dozen years in federal prison appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Leaving A Legacy: Abraham Williams retires from Bowling Green Housing Authority
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It’s a big change for everyone but it’s well deserved, the retiring of Abraham Williams from the Bowling Green Housing Authority as the executive director. Williams drew a big crowd to the Garvin House as he has his retirement party today, celebrating 29...
Keith Todd retiring from KYTC
Keith Todd, a familiar face and voice to many in western Kentucky is hanging up his high-visibility vest this week. Todd has been the Public Information Officer for District 1 of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for 20 years. He has kept everyone informed on everything from pothole repair projects, major interstate accidents and the opening of several new bridges in the area.
Workforce challenges and policy solutions shared with state lawmakers
At a meeting of the Workforce Attraction and Retention Task Force on Tuesday, Kentucky Chamber Center for Policy and Research Executive Director Charles Aull and Dub Newell, Kentucky Chamber Small Business Policy Council Chair and CEO of Louisville Tile, outlined challenges and solutions to address Kentucky’s ongoing workforce crisis.
Glasgow police arrest man on drug possession charges, serve active warrant
GLASGOW, Ky. – A man is facing drug possession charges. A Glasgow police department officer located a man on Columbia Avenue with an active warrant on Tuesday. The man is identified as Steven Smith, 47. The officer says Smith was in possession of methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. Smith...
Iconic Harlan County bridge sees 100 years
One of Harlan County’s most unique bridges hit its 100th anniversary recently, with a celebration of the long-time structure held at the Harlan Center on Saturday, July 27. The bridge is on KY 840, crossing the Cumberland River in Baxter near the well-known coal monument. Bronwyn Haynes, Historic Harlan Museum Director, talked about the event […] The post Iconic Harlan County bridge sees 100 years appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.