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Kentucky attorney general names members to opioid advisory commission
The Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission, tasked with distributing opioid settlement dollars, has new members, Attorney General Russell Coleman’s office announced Tuesday. The commission was created by the state legislature in 2021 and has nine voting and two non-voting members. Kentucky receives installments toward $900 million in settlements with opioid manufacturers and distributors. So […] The post Kentucky attorney general names members to opioid advisory commission appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Hair discrimination prohibited under Kentucky’s C.R.O.W.N. Act
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Black women with natural hairstyles are 2.5 times more likely to be seen as unprofessional, according to a 2023 study by Dove. Most African Americans say they have experienced some form of discrimination based on their hair. Natural hairstyles like braids, locs and twists have historically been considered unacceptable by Eurocentric standards.
Crash with injuries reported on Tylersville Road in Fairfield Township
HAMILTON, Ohio — A crash with injuries has been reported on Tylersville Road in Fairfield Township. Butler County emergency crews are responding to the scene. The extent of the injuries has been reported at this time. For live traffic updates, click here. Click the video player above to watch...
Downed wires reported on Oak Avenue in Glendale
GLENDALE, Ohio — Downed wires have been reported on Oak Avenue in Glendale. Hamilton County emergency crews are responding to the scene. No damages or injuries have been reported at this time. Click the video player above to watch other evening headlines from WLWT News 5. This story was...
Warsaw-Gallatin County Fire Department mourning death of deputy chief
GALLATIN COUNTY, Ky. — Members of the Warsaw-Gallatin County Fire Department are mourning the death of deputy chief Barry "Cub" Alexander Jr. this week. The department announced Alexander's death on Wednesday, describing him as a "great friend, tremendous leader, mentor and officer." Deputy chief Alexander served the Gallatin County...
New Miami police chief fired after declining to take drug test, accusations from mayor
A Butler County police chief is out of a job for refusing to take a drug test after the mayor noticed the police department reeked of marijuana, public records show. Mayor Jewell Hayes-Hensley has accused the police chief a long list of alleged violations since taking office, including not responding to 911 calls and stealing hot dogs. Recently, she accused him of “theft in office,” falsifying time sheets and daily logs, and “cashing his paycheck knowing he was required to show proof of his being at work,” according to a letter outlining her allegations.
Celebrating Independence Day in Northern Kentucky
HEBRON, Ky. (WKRC) - They know how to celebrate Independence Day in Northern Kentucky. It was a very nice showing of the red white and blue in Hebron. As always, The float candy was a big hit. That community's parade was a big loop that started and ended at Goodridge...
Fort Thomas Firecracker 5K sees increased participation, Rieskamp wins
Josh Rieskamp doesn’t think anyone likes running in heat and humidity. The Oakley resident did just fine Thursday – he crossed the Ohio River and won the Fort Thomas Firecracker 5K. He covered the 3.1 miles in 16 minutes, 29 seconds. “It could be hotter,” Rieskamp said. “You...
Heat Advisory Issued in Lexington, KY: Anticipating Storms on Fourth of July Weekend and Approaching Cold Front
Hot and humid Wednesday Ahead of Storms for the Fourth of July. Wednesday made for a hot and humid day in Lexington, KY, setting the stage for potentially severe storms during the upcoming Fourth of July weekend. Residents in Lexington’s far northern and western counties were under a Heat Advisory...
London officials prepare for 4th of July celebration
LONDON, Ky. (WYMT) - Thursday is the Fourth of July, and community members celebrate their freedoms with friends and family. With all the festivities, London Mayor Randall Weddle and the London City Council asked the City Police Department and Fire Department to give people free rides home if intoxicated. The...
Animals abandoned in 90 degree weather outside closed humane society
PADUCAH — Midday on July 4, the McCracken County Humane Society posted to Facebook that a dog was left tied to their gates — just two hours after posting a carrier of cats that had been dumped outside. According to their post, the cats had been left in the heat for over 16 hours.
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