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More steps taken toward Park in Downtown Hawesville
The Hawesville City Council met on Tuesday evening, August 13th, and a Park Development Project Resolution was approved by the Council. Hawesville Mayor Rob McCormick signed the paperwork for a new grant available, in the amount of $161,438 – the Kentucky GRANT (Government Resources Accelerating Needed Transformation) Program of 2024, which has been expanded and is administered by the Cabinet for Economic Development. That leaves around $4,200 for the City to cover yet for this project, which they may be able to get a donation toward in future months.
Changes coming to Kroger Field ahead of 2024 UK football season
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Changes are coming for UK fans planning to see the Wildcats at Kroger Field for the 2024 season. These updates include new additions as well as traffic and parking changes. New improvements. In a news release, UK Athletics announced new additions and changes at...
Former Norton Healthcare nurse manager appears in court on theft charges
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A former Norton Healthcare nurse accused of stealing pain medicine from a hospital in St. Matthews appeared in a Louisville courtroom Monday. Megan Olmstead faces more than 90 counts of theft and unlawful access to a controlled substance. Monday, her attorney entered a not guilty plea.
Fort Campbell to Conduct Full-Scale Exercise on Wednesday
Fort Campbell officials will conduct a post-wide full-scale exercise on Wednesday, Aug. 28 designed to test the installation’s emergency preparedness in response to realistic scenarios. Brian Sipp, a spokesman for Fort Campbell, said the exercise is essential in identifying strengths and areas for improvement. He said people will likely...
Lake Malone in Muhlenberg County KY Gearing Up for Dock Trot ’24
What little I know about meteorology suggests that mid-September in these parts could still be very warm but also has the great potential of blessing us with low humidity. As long as the latter part comes to pass, I'm fine. I bring up the weather because on September 14th, untold...
OPD arrests parents after home found in bad condition, child playing in road alone
Officers reportedly found the home the child was living in on Danberry Street to be in complete disarray and uninhabitable. OPD believed it was clear to the officers that the child was abused and neglected.
Louisville nonprofit OneWest expanding into new office in Shawnee neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Louisville nonprofit focused on revitalizing the city's west end is moving its headquarters. OneWest was formed in 2014 to economically revitalize the city's west end. The nonprofit that helps small businesses is expanding into an 8,000 square-foot location in the Shawnee neighborhood. The office will...
Hopkinsville AT&T workers protest on North Drive as union strike enters second week
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – A large scale strike from members of the Communications Workers of America continues as 17,000 AT&T workers in the southeast protest unfair labor practices. A group of workers in Hopkinsville have been set up on North Drive at the intersection of Richard Street since Aug. 16 while battling the heat and getting supportive honks from cars passing by.
YMCA Safe Place launches 24/7 crisis text line for Louisville youth
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The YMCA Safe Place Services has a new way to help young people in crisis. YMCA Safe Place Service has a new texting option that connects youth in crisis with locally trained volunteers to provide support. The texting line is available at any time. According to...
Injured man waits 14 hours for help after falling near railroad in Christian County
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) –Earlier Monday morning, the Hopkinsville Fire Department and EMS were called to a remote location off the CSX railroad near Metcalf Lane after a man fell from the tracks and injured himself. According to HFD, a caller reported an individual had fallen and was...
Two Crofton Men Charged With Trafficking Drugs
A traffic stop on South Main Street in Hopkinsville led to drug charges for two Crofton men on August 17th. Christian County Sheriff’s deputies say they stopped a vehicle driven by 46-year-old Lawrence Mann for his license plate not being properly illuminated. During the stop, a crystal-like substance was...
Small child shot in Owensboro in apparent targeted attack
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) — Owensboro Police say a small child was shot Monday morning in an attack that was likely targeted. As we reported, officers responded to a shooting at a home on Elm Street on Monday morning. Police now tell 44News that multiple gunshots were fired into the...
Hoptown Lady Tigers Claim Title at Christian County Season Opener (w/PHOTOS)
The Hopkinsville Lady Tigers put three runners in the top 10 and all five across the finish line in the top 18 to run away with first place in the Christian County Season Opener on Saturday. Hoptown led wire to wire and defeated Clarksville Northwest by 17 points (36-53). Lauren...
Historic former Northern Kentucky library being transformed into event space
NEWPORT, Ky. (WKRC) - The historic Carnegie Hall in Newport is undergoing renovations which will transform into a beautiful wedding and event venue. DelightMore says it is restoring the former library constructed in 1898 while preserving its character. "We're excited to have something across the river. There are a lot...
Downtown Hopkinsville celebrates at the Summer Salute Festival | PHOTOS
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – For the seventh year, downtown Hopkinsville transformed into the Hoptown Summer Salute Festival for a two day affair with food trucks, family activities, and a free concert at the Justice Center. On Friday, The Jimmy Church Band put on a great show downtown,...
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