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Metal parts start-up PEAK Precision creating 24 jobs in Bowling Green
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted the continuing momentum within the state’s manufacturing industry as PEAK Precision Manufacturing, a start-up mass production and manufacturing business, will establish a new facility in Bowling Green with a $3 million investment creating 24 new, full-time, Kentucky jobs. “The commonwealth’s...
Savannah Bananas' Louisville visit brings Lexington native back to Kentucky
Bryson Bloomer’s last two years at Murray State weren’t as enjoyable as he’d hoped. Injuries plagued him, and his final days as a baseball player were looming as the 2022 season wrapped up — or so he thought. While at Murray State, the Lexington native began playing with the Savannah Bananas in the...
Multiple vehicle crash leads to fire at SOKY Fair
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - During the oval track racing event, a vehicle collision created a visible fire at the SOKY Fair Wednesday night. The Barren River Fire Department was on scene and said they were able to quickly extinguish the fire. Witnesses at the scene said the drivers involved...
Local officials hope latest truancy bill increases attendance in Kentucky schools
PADUCAH — Kentucky’s latest truancy law requires that schools alert the county attorney’s office when a student has 15 or more unexcused absences. House Bill 611, which took effect this month, is meant to combat a rise in truancy throughout the state — where close to 30% of students were absent for 10% or more of the 2022-2023 school year.
Scattered Storms and Heat Ahead for Kentucky, Eastern Missouri
Paducah, KY – Residents of Kentucky and eastern Missouri should prepare for a period of unstable weather, with isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms expected through Friday night. According to the US National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky, better chances of showers and storms are anticipated from Saturday through...
Kentucky Amazon workers to join Illinois Teamsters on strike amid ‘unfair labor practice’ charges
Situated at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, Amazon's KCVG air Hub facility reportedly began organizing with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) "earlier this year," according to a news release.
Two new taxes proposed to fund Scottsville-Allen County tourism initiatives
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. (WBKO) - The Scottsville-Allen County Tourism Commission recently proposed to the Scottsville City Council and Allen County Fiscal Court to enact two new taxes meant to fuel the commission and fund ongoing community projects. The first of two proposed taxes would be a 3 percent tax on short-term...
$156 million investment coming to Owensboro business
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - An Owensboro business is expanding. Governor Andy Beshear made the announcement during his Team Kentucky update Thursday. He says Mizkan America is investing $156 million in their facility on Ragu Drive for the expansion. Governor Beshear says it will add 44 new full-time jobs. The project...
Louisville Metro Animal Services facing overcapacity, could euthanize 600 dogs in 2024
When a pet owner in Louisville fails to contain their dog, either by losing or abandoning them, the consequences can be grim — not only for the stray dog but also for dogs occupying kennels at the Louisville Metro Animal Services. Once a dog is taken to the animal shelter, that dog could very likely put other dogs at immediate risk of euthanasia. ...
Daily Briefing: Hundreds of dogs at risk of euthanasia at LMAS
Good morning and happy Thursday. (You can read today's eNewspaper here.) According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service in Louisville, we should expect patchy fog for the morning commute, along with a fair chance of showers or a thunderstorm during the early afternoon hours. We're expected to be partly sunny otherwise with a high around 86. ...
Brooklyn Clements Chooses University of Louisville Cheerleading Over Top Programs
Brooklyn Clements, a Bullitt East senior, chose to join the University of Louisville's cheerleading program over other top college offers, including Alabama and Kentucky. Clements will be transitioning from Bullitt East's cheerleading and track programs to the Louisville team. Her gymnastic background, specifically in pole vault, contributed to her success...
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