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Kentucky basketball may have potential option for final 2024-25 scholarship spot
Could Kentucky basketball be close to adding its final member of the 2024 class? With one remaining scholarship open, Mark Pope and his staff continue to be on the lookout for an additional body. Pope has been adament that filling that final spot is of extreme importance but it has...
Illinois sheriff's deputy charged with murder in fatal shooting of woman who called 911
An Illinois sheriff's deputy has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a woman inside her home, a death that led to protests about justice for the Black victim. An Illinois sheriff's deputy has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a woman inside her home.
In a win for dogs like Ethan, first offense animal torture now a felony in Kentucky
Legislators and advocates who pushed for years to make dog and cat torture a felony on first offense gathered in the Capitol Rotunda Tuesday to celebrate a new Kentucky law that does just that. House Bill 258, also called Ethan’s Law, allows a person to be charged with a Class...
Kentucky State Fair offering a new way to experience concert series in style
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- If you're looking for a new way to experience the Kentucky State Fair this year, how about staying in a luxury suite?. Guests are invited to enjoy the Texas Roadhouse Concert Series in some brand new mobile suites. Packages include admission for up to 35 people,...
Local students develop leadership skills in Governor's School for Entrepreneurs Summer Startup Program
After three weeks of students developing "business solutions for serious, real-world problems," the 2024 Governor's School for Entrepreneurs Summer Startup Program has concluded and the winners have been announced. This year, 158 students completed the program, and 3 students from the Local 6 region have placed in the Demo Day...
Seeking ‘healing justice’ for Black women who have substance use disorder
LOUISVILLE — The Volunteers of America chapter that includes Kentucky will spend $123,000 over the next nine months to make sure more Black women get access to treatment for substance use disorder. Volunteers of America Mid-States is using this grant money, which came from the Kentucky Association of Health...
KSP compete for ‘Best Looking Cruiser’
The Kentucky State Police, as of July 17, is currently running in third place behind Arkansas and Florida in the American Association of State Trooper “Best Looking Cruiser” contest. On July 15 the AAST took to their social media page to announce the beginning of the 11th annual...
Comer Thanks Fort, Lester For Strong Efforts During Internship
Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) recognized local students Allie Fort, Colin Harris and Ella Lester Wednesday afternoon — following their completion of summer internships in his Washington, D.C. Office. During their time in the nation’s capital, Fort, Harris and Lester answered constituent inquiries from Kentucky’s First Congressional District, researched legislative...
Osteria Seafood Makes a Splash
Osteria Italian Seafood is the newest brainchild from Jared Matthews, specializing in fresh seafood dishes with Italian influences. Osteria joins other local establishments Matthews owns, including Lou Lou on Market and The Fox Den. “My brain doesn’t turn off,” Matthews said. “I have five different concepts in my head right...
Sullivan’s Concrete Coating – Louisville
It’s not uncommon for a concrete floor in a garage or pool deck to deteriorate. Activities like changing the oil in a car, pets scratching, or children playing can leave spills, stains, and ordinary wear and tear on the surface. Commercial facilities see wear and tear even more, often...
5 ducklings stuck beneath grate in east Louisville rescued by MSD team
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District swept in and rescued five ducklings in an east Louisville neighborhood. The ducklings had fallen through a grate in Cobblestone Estates off Chamberlain Road, and homeowners alerted MSD about the animals. The mama duck was circling the grate and quacking to...
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