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North Bullitt’s Jordan McCloskey Joins Midway University Bowling Program After Quick Decision
North Bullitt senior Jordan McCloskey quickly found a home at Midway University after the school reached out to her during a bowling tournament, offering her a spot in their program. Despite a late push from Lindsey Wilson, McCloskey had already decided on Midway due to its small, homey campus and the welcoming environment. This opportunity came at a time when she was considering just being a full-time college student, showcasing how the right fit can change one's trajectory.
'It was a miracle.' | Off-duty firefighter saves man's life with CPR during heart attack
TAYLORSVILLE, Ky. — When a Taylorsville grandfather had a heart attack that first responder refer to as a "Widowmaker", it was a southeast Bullitt County firefighter that saved his life. Although Tatum Scharrer wasn't working at the time, he said he's always on the clock. "A lot of the...
KY Republican HQ building fund tops $3.2 million, most from corporations with lobbying interests
FRANKFORT – The Republican Party of Kentucky Building Fund raised another $314,750 in the past three months for its project to expand its state headquarters known as the “Mitch McConnell Building.” This brings the total raised for the project to more than $3.2 million, with the vast majority of that coming in large contributions from […] The post KY Republican HQ building fund tops $3.2 million, most from corporations with lobbying interests appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Young Kentuckians desperately need more from their elected officials
The annual national KIDS COUNT Data Book includes more data into which to dive than column inches allow. But an overview of the report reminds us that Kentucky is not the best place in America to be young. Or the second-best place. Or the tenth or the 20th or even 30th. Instead, the 2024 report […] The post Young Kentuckians desperately need more from their elected officials appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Despite what some politicians say, crime rates are decreasing
Violent crime in the United States dropped significantly in the first quarter of 2024 compared with the same period last year, according to the FBI’s Quarterly Uniform Crime Report released last month. The FBI’s data, collected from nearly 12,000 law enforcement agencies representing about 77% of the country’s population, suggests violent crime dropped by 15% […] The post Despite what some politicians say, crime rates are decreasing appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
CFSB added to Best Places to Work Hall of Fame
BENTON – The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, the Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management (KYSHRM) and CHI Saint Joseph Health recently announced that Community Financial Services Bank (CFSB) has been named to the Hall of Fame for The Best Places to Work in Kentucky. This program recognizes those employers...
Kentuckiana fireworks stores seeing business boom despite weekday holiday
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Fireworks stores wait all year for the Fourth of July. DJ Johnson never misses a chance to load up his cart as July 4 rolls around. "Normally the neighborhood, we just all come together and just put it all together and have a good time," Johnson said.
Animal cruelty continues to be a growing problem in Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — In 45 years of rescuing animals, Anita Spreitzer described the past few months as the worst she's ever seen. “We've moved, in the last month and a half, close to 175 dogs into safe havens. It's unheard of. I've never seen something like this in my lifetime," Spreitzer said.
Independence Day celebrations prepare for fireworks across Kentucky and southern Indiana
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — From parades to neighborhood festivals, Independence Day celebrations took place on both sides of the Ohio River on Thursday. Over in Jeffersonville, Indiana the city held its annual 4th of July Parade that went right through downtown. There was no lack of patriotism as both parade participants and spectators were decked out in red, white and blue.
IN, KY rank among the most smoking-addicted states
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A new study has revealed the US states most addicted to smoking, based on the percentage of residents attempting to quit. Both Indiana and Kentucky rank in the top ten for smoking addiction, with a low percentage of current smokers trying to quit. Methodology Researchers explain the study, which was conducted […]
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