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Sheriff: Drugs, cash, paraphernalia found in vehicle
FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - A Floyd County woman is facing charges after police said they found morphine pills, oxycodone, and other drug paraphernalia in her vehicle. On Aug. 19, police noticed an SUV turned without using their turn signal on U.S. 23 in the Harold community. When police pulled...
Countdown to Kickoff (Edition 41): Lawrence County looking for another post-season run
LOUISA, Ky. (WCHS) — High school football kicks off Friday in Kentucky. That’s where Alan short, the head coach of his alma mater, has the Bulldogs of Lawrence County since 2016. "These kids have worked extremely hard. They're looking very forward to the opportunity to compete,” Short told...
Police: 3-year-old girl previously reported missing in Independence found safe
INDEPENDENCE, Ky. — Independence Police have found a 3-year-old girl safe after she was reported missing on Friday night. Police said the girl has no known injuries but did not provide further information on where she was found. According to police, officers were dispatched to the area of Wayman...
Max’s Moments – UHA’s Audrey Perry with the Go-Ahead Goal
The UHA Lady Blazers picked up the All A regional championship Thursday night with a 5-0 win over Caldwell County. In this Max’s Moment, the Lady Blazers’ Audrey Perry gets things started by scoring the first goal of the night, which would turn out to be the match winner. Take a look.
Morehead receives FEMA grant to fund “green sink” engineering
Planning is moving ahead smoothly for an innovative flood mitigation project, which officials said will help protect people and property throughout Rowan County. FEMA recently awarded the City of Morehead with a Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant to aid the planning and development of overflow basins known as green sinks. City officials said the funding comes after the State Army Corps of Engineers recognized Rowan County, along with much of eastern Kentucky, as at-risk for flooding.
Scott Co. caregiver arrested, accused of stealing jewelry from elderly couple
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A woman in Scott County was arrested and charged with theft after an elderly couple reported her for stealing jewelry from their home while she was providing them with at-home healthcare. According to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, Sarah A. Noriega, 34, of Scottsburg is charged...
Cops Who Falsified Warrant Used in Breonna Taylor Raid Didn’t Cause Her Death, Judge Rules
A federal judge in Kentucky ruled that two police officers accused of falsifying a warrant ahead of the deadly raid that killed Breonna Taylor were not responsible for her death, The Associated Press reports. And rather than the phony warrant, U.S. District Judge Charles Simpson said Taylor’s boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, was responsible for her death because he fired upon the police officers first — even though he had no idea they were police officers.Fox News Jabs Louisville Mayor as 'Political' as He Calls for Blood Donations The ruling was handed down earlier this week in the civil rights violation case...
Louisville bat found with rabies
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern The Louisville health department says a bat found in the East End was positive for rabies, a rare but deadly viral disease. This is the first rabies case in Jefferson County this year, Ciara Warren, environmental health manager at the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW), […] The post Louisville bat found with rabies appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Hopkinsville Man Charged With Drug Possession
A Hopkinsville man was charged with possession of drugs after a traffic stop on Lafayette Road in Christian County Thursday afternoon. Christian County Sheriff’s deputies say they stopped a vehicle driven by 41-year-old Christopher Worley for a turn signal violation and found him to have active warrants for failure to appear and probation violation.
Popular Owensboro Halloween Store Ready to Wreak ‘Havoc’ in New Location
In June, BOGO Fireworks, for the first time in its history here in Owensboro, was in a brick and mortar location. Prior to 2024, Joni Autry operated her successful fireworks business under a tent located in a variety of places on the south end of Frederica Street. For years, that tent was situated in the side parking lot of Office Depot behind Panera Bread Company. It later moved behind Towne Square Mall. Even later, Joni set up shop in front of Towne Square Mall. But, this year, she managed to move BOGO inside the former Stay Fit location at J.R. Miller Boulevard. Now, she's doing the same thing with her popular Halloween business- Halloween Havoc.
Police officer involved in Scottie Scheffler arrest gets arrested himself
One of the police officers who was on scene when Scottie Scheffler was arrested in Louisville earlier this year has now been arrested himself. According to a report from Ward Jolles of Wave 3 News, Louisville Metro Police Department officer Javar Downs was taken into custody on Friday after he was accused of pocketing $4,000... The post Police officer involved in Scottie Scheffler arrest gets arrested himself appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
City looks to name Hopkinsville Greenway pedestrian bridge for Attucks coach William Falls
Hopkinsville City Council will consider naming the 1,400-foot Hopkinsville Greenway pedestrian bridge, which spans Country Club Lane and LaFayette Road, for Kentucky Basketball Hall of Fame coach William Falls. Mayor James R. Knight Jr. proposed it during the Committee of the Whole meeting Thursday night. Council members agreed to forward...
County officials vote on cannabis sales
LONDON, Ky. (WYMT) - On Thursday morning, the Laurel County Fiscal Court voted on ordinance 460, which would prevent the sale of medicinal cannabis in Laurel County. After a quick deliberation, the vote was four to three, in favor of passing the ordinance. Some community members said by passing the...
GOP vice-presidential candidate J.D. Vance headlining Monday fundraiser in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - GOP vice-presidential candidate J.D. Vance will attend a campaign fundraiser Monday in Lexington. The running mate of former President Donald Trump will headline an event hosted by Kelly and Joe Craft. Co-hosts of the fundraiser are Congressman Andy Barr and his wife, Davis; RPK Treasurer K.C....
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