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‘Empty the Shelter’ Event Begins in Daviess County, KY
As the proud dad to three rescue dogs, I can't stress the importance of this event enough. Daviess County Animal Care & Control is teaming up with the BISSEL Pet Foundation's 'Empty the Shelters' adoption event and it gets underway today. The BISSELL Pet Foundation's motto is "Until every pet...
New sports complex in Henderson gets official name and signage
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Naming rights and signage are approved for the new sports complex coming to the city. The new sports complex will be named “Deaconess Henderson Sports Park.” It was decided at the city commission meeting, under the agreement, Deaconess will pay the city of Henderson $500,000 for a 5-year agreement. It will […]
Paducah Chiefs extend season with 5-2 win over Henderson in playoffs
PADUCAH, KY -- The Paducah Chiefs kept their season alive on Tuesday night at Brooks Stadium with a 5-2 win over Henderson in game two of their first round playoff series. The win by the Chiefs evened the series at 1-1 after they fell on Monday night at Henderson. Paducah...
Owensboro emergency agencies tackle rescue task force training at local middle school
Emergency crews are warning people not to be alarmed if they see emergency vehicles lined up at College View Middle School. It's all part of training underway to improve response times in the event of an active shooter.
19-year-old arrested in connection to shots fired incident in Owensboro
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - One person was taken into custody as a result of an investigation that begin earlier this month in Owensboro. On July 11, OPD officers were called to the area of W. 9th Street and Moreland Avenue for a report of shots fired. A thorough investigation of...
Wife arrested after allegedly chasing, shooting at husband spotted with other woman
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A Louisville woman was arrested Tuesday after police say she was involved with a violent car chase with her husband and another woman. According to arrest documents, 46-year-old Joy Craft is charged with two counts of wanton endangerment. Police say Craft spotted her husband returning home...
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...
City of Lexington Faces Criticism Over Neglected Tree Maintenance on Versailles Road
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Paula Singer, a long-time resident of the Versailles Road corridor, recently sent a scathing email to city officials, decrying the state of 26 dead and dying trees along the roadway. Singer says the trees, planted in 2021 as part of the Cardinal Valley Small Area Plan and the Versailles Road Streetscape Project Phase I, have been left unmaintained, prompting her to demand their removal.
FCC lowers cost of calls for inmates
WASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Commission voted last week to end what it called exorbitant phone and video call rates that have hindered incarcerated people from communicating with their families for decades. The new rules cap the costs of phone calls and video calls in prisons, allowing easier access...
New Details: BGPD investigating fatal crash on Lovers Lane
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is investigating a fatal crash. Officers responded to a two-vehicle collision on Lovers Lane near Briarwood Elementary on Wednesday at approximately 6:13 a.m. Each vehicle had one occupant operator. One of the vehicle operator’s was pronounced dead at the scene...
Grand jury hands up a dozen indictments
A Russell County grand jury met yesterday and handed up 12 indictments. Yevonda Popplewell, age 40, of Somerset, charged with possession of methamphetamine, tampering with physical evidence, and being a persistent felony offender. Angela Passmore, age 42, of Jamestown, charged with possession of methamphetamine, tampering with physical evidence, possession of...
Don't Waste Your Money | Consumers cashing in as gold prices hit historic high
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Have some old jewelry that you don't really wear anymore? Now might be the perfect time to cash in!. Gold has been on a tear in 2024 and just hit historic highs, and the likelihood of interest rate cuts this fall has sent it up even higher.
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