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Dachshunds and Corgis run for glory, at Ellis Park, Saturday
HENDERSON, KY. (WFIE) - Saturday afternoon, was a “doggone” good time, at Ellis Park. Yes, a wonderful pun, for the day’s corgi and wiener dog championship races! The qualifying heats were held, back in July, so these were the best of the best: all those winners, squaring off to see, who is, ultimately, the fastest dog, of each breed.
Heart disease is rampant in parts of the rural South. Researchers are hitting the road to learn why
Darrell Dixon’s father was just 25 when he had a major heart attack in the rural Mississippi Delta. By his early 40s, a series of additional attacks had left his heart muscle too weak to pump enough blood to his body. He died in 2013 at the age of 49.
Homeless shelter directors say new Kentucky law has wrong priorities
COVINGTON, Ky. (WXIX) - The Safer Kentucky Act became law a month ago, which outlawed camping on non-designated public or private property. The law is drawing criticism from shelter directors for targeting the homeless and failing to address issues like housing. Kim Webb, director of the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky in Covington, said the law is clearly aimed at the homeless, who often have no place to turn once shelters are full.
Sisters create local candle business to promote safety
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) - Two sisters in Owensboro have started a thriving new business called 'Duck and Bean' to promote a safer alternative of burning a candle in your home. A little over two years ago, Andi Hall was diagnosed with breast cancer. After hearing her diagnosis, she looked into what could have been the cause and as a result she found the many dangers chemicals in candles can have on the human body.
Kentucky Launches Its First Emergency Psychiatric Unit in Lexington, Aiming to Revolutionize Mental Health Care
Kentucky’s First Emergency Psychiatric Unit Opens in Lexington. In the heart of Lexington, an exciting new chapter in mental health care has begun. On July 30, 2024, the Emerald Health Care Facility celebrated the grand opening of Kentucky’s first-ever Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment and Healing (EmPATH) Unit. State officials, community leaders, and UK HealthCare staff came together to mark this significant milestone. The EmPATH model promises to change the game for individuals facing mental health crises.
'Praise God I was there': Jersey Mike's Subs employee saves customer's life
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Drew McConnell was working as usual on Thursday at Jersey Mike's Subs when a customer was in need of emergency assistance. "There was a lady that came over to the counter asking for help, I looked up and saw someone was choking," McConnell said. McConnell immediately...
Multiple lanes blocked on I-471 following crash in Newport
NEWPORT, Ky. — Three lanes are blocked on Interstate 471 following a crash in Newport Sunday afternoon. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the left three lanes are blocked going northbound on the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge. This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find...
Pig Beach BBQ closes Louisville location
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - One year ago Sunday, Pig Beach BBQ was set to open its Louisville location. Now, the restaurant announced it’s closing its doors and leaving Waterfront Park, despite being officially open for less than a year. Waterfront Park officials said they were given no advanced notice...
KSP: One child dead in officer-involved crash
SCIENCE HILL, Ky. (WYMT) - Kentucky State Police, Post 11, was called out at approximately 11:45 p.m. to a crash on US 27 near Old Norwood Road in Pulaski County, on Saturday. Off-duty officer with the Lancaster Police Department, Derrick A. Glover, 31, of Nancy, was involved in the two-vehicle crash.
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