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Incoming Ford EV Battery Plant Spurs Police Hiring Plan
Though The Blue Oval has significantly dialed back its electrified ambitions as of late, that doesn’t mean the automaker isn’t also continuing to invest heavily in that area, either. In fact, one of several under-construction Ford EV battery plant sites – BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky – continues to take shape, and is on track to begin production in 2025, as originally expected. Now, with the expected population growth that comes along with this new plant, the surrounding area is working to hire more police officers as well.
Conlee Lindsey Wins Marshall County Invitational (w/PHOTOS)
Conlee Lindsey and the rest of Tuesday’s golfers at the Calvert City Country Club had to endure the elements, brutal pin placements, and differing paces of play during the Marshall County Invitational. However, the University Heights Academy senior shot a 5-over-par 77 to win the event, starting her season...
Broadcast plans announced for Louisville's summer trip to the Bahamas
The University of Louisville has announced the complete broadcast schedule for the program's upcoming exhibition trip to the Bahamas for the Baha Mar Summer Hoops League. The games will be played on July 30th and August 1st. Full release from UofL follows:. Both games will have a radio broadcast and...
‘Schools Rock Backpack Giveaways’ to be held in the Heartland
(KFVS) - Several “Schools Rock Backpack Giveaways” will be held in the Heartland on Sunday, July 28. The backpack giveaways will start at 1 p.m. TCC and Wireless Zone store locations will include:. 618 N Commercial St, Harrisburg, IL - (Will have clear backpacks) 109 N Central St,...
Walmart Health spaces to become senior-focused primary care centers
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Walmart Health Center locations in Florida, Georgia, Missouri and Texas are slated to become senior-focused primary care centers, Humana Inc.'s CenterWell health care services announced on Wednesday. The new centers will be located next to Walmart Supercenters in clinical office space formerly occupied by Walmart Health....
School district administrators purchase driving simulators
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Administrators with Perry County Schools have purchased two driving simulators for students at Perry County Central High School and Buckhorn School. The simulators were purchased through a grant approved by the Kentucky Department of Education. Administrators said they can help better prepare students for the roadways.
Bardstown Road restaurant, bar closes after about 18 months in business
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Nostalgic Restaurant and Cocktail House, located on the first floor of the Bellwether Hotel on Bardstown Road in Louisville's Tyler Park neighborhood, will close July 28 after about 18 months in business. Described by owners as a restaurant with a Miami art-deco feel mixed with London...
Lexington hospital receives high honor for 5th consecutive time
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Baptist Health Lexington received magnet recognition once again. It’s part of the American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Recognition Program. The designation recognizes hospitals for their excellence in nursing. It is considered the highest honor an organization can receive for its nursing practice. “It does take...
Devil’s Cask relocating headquarters to Somerset-Pulaski County
Devil’s Cask CEO Jeremy Grunewald introduced his company to the Somerset-Pulaski Economic Development Authority (SPEDA) board of directors at its monthly meeting on Thursday. Grunewald explained that the move to Kentucky, and specifically Somerset, marks a significant milestone in the company’s journey and reflects its commitment to growth, community engagement, and advancing the spirits industry through innovative solutions.
Brianna Smith steals $1,014 worth of gift cards while working at Walmart in 2023
23-year-old Brianna Smith was observed to be fraudulently activating gift cards at her Walmart job On December 5th, 2023. On that day, A Walmart loss prevention officer reported that Smith had fraudulently activated $1,014.82 worth of gift cards between November 22nd, 2023, and November 24th, 2023. Officers also received video evidence showing Smith activating the cards in the report and receipts for the entire transaction. A warrant was issued for Smith’s arrest due to her involvement in the fraudulent gift card scheme. She was later found and taken into custody for property theft on July 8th, 2024.
Commission selects candidates for Gateway board positions
After over a year of being short members, the Nominating Commission for Gateway Community and Technical College met on Tuesday to nominate candidates for open positions on Gateway’s Board of Directors. The candidates will now be sent to the governor’s office, which will make appointments to the open seats....
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