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Large police presence at Harrodsburg Road Marathon gas station
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (FOX 56) — FOX 56 has received reports of a large police presence on Wednesday afternoon in Jessamine County. A viewer who requested to remain anonymous told FOX 56 that they saw upwards of 10 Lexington police vehicles and multiple people placed in handcuffs. Lexington police told...
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...
Jon Jones Reacts After ABC Officially Approves Removal Of Ban On 12-6 Elbows
Some big changes are coming to the Unified Rules of MMA later this year. The Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports (ABC) is holding its annual conference in Louisville, Kentucky, this week. The latest rule vote took place on Tuesday, and it saw a couple of long-awaited changes approved.
Man accused of robbing Mt. Sterling Captain D’s with ‘AR-style gun’
MOUNT STERLING, Ky. (FOX 56) — A Montgomery County man has been arrested following a reported robbery on Saturday at Captain D’s. Officers were dispatched around 9:33 p.m. on July 20 to Captain D’s regarding a reported armed robbery, per court documents. The manager told police that he was leaving for the night with the “bank money bag” when he noticed a man wearing a facemask armed with an “AR-style gun.”
Kentucky basketball 'not expected' to land 2024 center
Kentucky basketball had its sights set on another potential member of its 2024 class -- a big man who actually reclassified from 2025. Julius Halaifonua -- a 7-foot center from New Zealand -- was getting interest from Kentucky in addition to North Carolina, Gonzaga, Xavier, Georgetown and others. After announcing...
Davis receives invite to Louisville camp
INEZ — Martin County guard Peyton Davis has received an invite to the Midwest Academy MadeHoops Showcase in Louisville to take place on July 27 and 28. “It’s awesome to be selected for the MADE event. The best in the country will be there,” Davis said. “I want to show the country what Martin County brings to the table.”
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. Both games will have a radio broadcast and live video stream. Games will be broadcasted on radio via 93.9 FM "The Ville" along with a free live video stream to the Floyd Street Media YouTube channel.
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...
‘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....
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...
Former UK Basketball player battling rare form of bone cancer
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - In 2014, Todd Svoboda felt a bump on the inside of his knee that wouldn’t go away. “I told Franci, my wife, I need to have this checked out. And I did. I went into UK. They quickly got me, and diagnosed me with Osteosarcoma. A very rare form of bone cancer,” said Todd Svoboda.
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