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Swedish Match to Add 450 Jobs, Invest $232M in Kentucky
Project is the 5th largest investment on record this year; $277 million annual regional economic impact anticipated. Gov. Andy Beshear announced the largest new jobs project of 2024, as Philip Morris International Inc. announced its Swedish Match affiliate will expand its presence in Daviess County creating 450 direct jobs with a $232 million investment.
Group: Kentucky officials, schools used public resources to oppose school choice amendment
(The Center Square) – A nonprofit public-interest law firm is asking Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman to launch investigations into the lieutenant governor and two school districts, which the firm claims have misused taxpayer resources to speak out against a proposed constitutional amendment on school choice. Liberty Justice Center sent a letter to Coleman citing social media posts by Pulaski County Schools Superintendent Patrick Richardson and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman against Amendment 2, which will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot. ...
Kentucky veterans return home from honor flight
LEXINGTON, Ky. – A welcome home ceremony greeted 68 Kentucky veterans returning from an honor flight that traveled to see their memorials on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The group returned home on Saturday, Aug. 24. Kentucky’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives’ sponsored the honor flight, which allowed veterans to...
Northern Kentucky organization helps struggling families in crisis
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - If you are struggling financially or are in need of childcare assistance, a local organization is here to help. The Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission helps families achieve self-reliance in a number of ways. "What we do, in a nutshell, is we connect Northern Kentucky, urban to...
Small Businesses in Kentucky Brace for Destructive Cyberattacks
According to Inc.com, roughly 60% of small businesses will close within six months of a cyberattack. That article lists four reasons why those small to midsize businesses routinely find themselves at risk for attacks the subsequent dangers of closing. Those reasons are:. They typically lack sufficient security measures and trained...
Militia group member sentenced to 5 years in prison for Capitol riot plot
WASHINGTON (AP) — A militia group member who communicated with other far-right extremists while they stormed the U.S. Capitol was sentenced on Wednesday to five years in prison. For weeks before the Jan. 6, 2021, riot, Kentucky electrician Dan Edwin Wilson planned with others to attack the Capitol and...
KY Man Selling a Motorized Picnic Table on Facebook Marketplace
Picnic season will soon be here...as far as I'm concerned. Sure, summertime is traditionally when folks head to the park of their choice and whip out the burgers, 'dogs, and potato salad. But I've never been a fan of eating all that heavy food in hot weather. For me, FALL is picnic season.
Shop ‘Til You Drop: East 80 & Owensboro Yard Sales Promise Bargains Galore | 8/29 – 9/2
It's a picker's paradise! The East 80 Yard Sale, spanning over 22 miles through Kentucky, and many Owensboro sales are happening this weekend. With roadside bargains, delicious food, sales for antique lovers, and sightseeing galore, these yard sales offer something for everyone. Put on your walking shoes and get ready to explore!
Movie Studio Will Film New Project in Owensboro KY This Fall — Actors, Crew Needed
Because of the success of PJ Starks, Eric Huskisson, and Daniel Benedict, folks in Owensboro have become accustomed to seeing filmmakers doing their thing on our city streets. Starks and Huskisson have been making movies in the Owensboro/Daviess County area for about 15 years with their most recent effort enjoying a big release party this summer. Meanwhile, Benedict has been hard at it for at least a decade and is currently prepping for a He-Man sequel.
Kentucky 2A Championships Sectional 1 Soccer Tournament; Cross-Town rivalry heads east tonight ... to Cadiz
MURRAY —Since it became known that Calloway County and Murray High would be sharing the pool known as the Kentucky 2A Championships’ Sectional 1 zone, one thing has dominated the conversation. They eventually will meet.
State of the art indoor sports complex breaks ground in Owensboro
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) – Ground has officially broken on the upcoming indoor sports complex in Owensboro. City officials held a ceremony Wednesday morning on Cedar Street. The new facility will feature one turf court and five basketball courts, all of which are adaptable for other sports. Officials say the complex is set to become a […]
Owensboro Health to host an Emergency Preparedness Expo
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV)— In a bid to help the community develop personal responses to natural and man-made disasters, Owensboro Health announce they will host an Emergency Preparedness Expo. “We want our community to be prepared and our citizens to feel confident when it comes to responding to disasters,"said Katie...
Local business donates new unit to House of Bread and Peace after HVAC failure
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Schmitt Refrigeration has donated an HVAC unit to The House of Bread and Peace after it failed during one of the hottest days of the year. Officials say Schmitt Refrigeration will be installing the unit on Friday. The House of Bread and Peace took to social media to thank Schmitt Refrigeration […]
Raney Twins bring gold and bronze medals back to Union County
MORGANFIELD, Ky. (WEHT) — The Raney Twins returned home to Union County from the wrestling world championship with some new hardware. Both brothers were welcomed by friends and family inside the Union County High School. Jayden Raney became the under 17 Greco-Roman champion of the world taking home the gold medal. His brother Jordyn Raney […]
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