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Swedish Match to Add 450 Jobs, Invest $232M in Kentucky
Project is the 5th largest investment on record this year; $277 million annual regional economic impact anticipated. Gov. Andy Beshear announced the largest new jobs project of 2024, as Philip Morris International Inc. announced its Swedish Match affiliate will expand its presence in Daviess County creating 450 direct jobs with a $232 million investment.
Lawmakers get update from Human Trafficking Task Force
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Members of Kentucky’s Statewide Human Trafficking Task Force went before lawmakers in Frankfort on Wednesday. They are providing an update on their ongoing efforts to combat exploitation and a look at some data released earlier this year. “Housing is a huge issue. That is something...
Northern Kentucky organization helps struggling families in crisis
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - If you are struggling financially or are in need of childcare assistance, a local organization is here to help. The Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission helps families achieve self-reliance in a number of ways. "What we do, in a nutshell, is we connect Northern Kentucky, urban to...
Shelby Co KY Black Trailblazers
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Shelby County Tourism’s President & CEO Janette Marson joins Dawne Gee to highlight the Kentucky Black Trailblazers Exhibition. 19 locations across Louisville and Shelby, Oldham, Nelson, Bullitt, and Hardin Counties. For More Information Visit: www.kentuckyblacktrailblazers.com.
Woman arrested in connection with Lexington shooting
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Police have made an arrest in connection with a Lexington shooting. According to police, officers responded Wednesday morning to a shooting in the area of Seventh St. and Florida St. They found a woman at the scene who had been shot. She was taken to an area hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Louisville mother arrested for neglect after children found starving and sleeping outside
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Louisville judge has set a $50,000 cash bond for the woman arrested Thursday, after police said they found out her children were starving and sleeping outside. Louisville Metro Police got involved after JCPS officials found Betty Sue Snider's 16-year-old daughter sleeping on the floor of...
Delay in reopening of the Purple People Bridge
NEWPORT, Ky. — After months of closures on the Purple People Bridge, there are updates on when it will fully reopen from Kentucky to Ohio. Access all the way across into Cincinnati is supposed to happen in time for Riverfest this weekend. The bridge was supposed to open up...
Mark Pope was in Novak Djokovic’s box at the US Open last night
Does Mark Pope ever sleep? Fresh off an appearance with UofL coach Pat Kelsey at a luncheon in Louisville on Wednesday afternoon, Kentucky’s new coach was spotted in the stands in the US Open in New York last night. And not just any seat. Pope and his wife Lee Anne were in Novak Djokovic’s box […] The post Mark Pope was in Novak Djokovic’s box at the US Open last night appeared first on On3.
Mayfield VA Clinic to host veteran resource fair
MAYFIELD, Ky. — From 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on August 29, the Mayfield Community Based Outpatient Clinic will be hosting a Veteran Resource Fair. According to the Marion VA Health Care System, "veterans will have access to VA resources, food and refreshments, and Community Support Services." The event...
Second Baptist in Greenville embraces ministry to single, pregnant women
GREENVILLE, Ky. (KT) – Diana Anderson, executive director of Pathway of Hope, felt there needed to be an avenue connecting her pregnancy resource center clients to local churches. Second Baptist Church and Melissa Bivins stepped up to make that happen. "We can only do so much as far as...
Fort Knox announces gate closures ahead of Labor Day Weekend; cemeteries open Sunday
Fort Knox is announcing gate closures ahead of Labor Day weekend. According to the U.S. Army Fort Knox Facebook page, while the Chaffee Gate will remain open 24/7, the Brandenburg Gate will be closed Friday through Monday and the Wilson Gate will be closed Saturday through Monday. Additionally, the Chaffee Avenue on-ramps to U.S. 31W will be closed Saturday through Monday.
Proposal to erase unpaid medical debt in Fayette County heard at City Hall
Lexington City Council members are considering ways to help local citizens deal with unpaid medical bills. Members of a Council committee took in a presentation Tuesday by a non-profit working in that space.
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