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KSP crime report shows significant increase in human trafficking crimes
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - KSP’s newly released ‘Crime in Kentucky’ report covers a wide range of serious crimes committed across the commonwealth. While human trafficking crimes make up a small percentage of overall offenses in Kentucky (0.03%), they’ve made the biggest jump, percentagewise. The report shows a nearly 40 percent rise from 2022 to 2023.
Chick-fil-A opening Kentucky 54 store Friday
Mark Whiteman started working for Chick-fil-A while he was in high school and college in Charleston, West Virginia. “That’s where I met my wife,” he said. In 2002, he owned the Chick-fil-A in Towne Square Mall until it closed five years later. Then Whiteman moved to Evansville and operated the stores in downtown and Eastland Mall. He returned to Owensboro in 2009, to open the restaurant on ...
“That Book Woman” play celebrates little-known Ky. history
As part of their 75th anniversary season, Pioneer Playhouse in Danville hosted the world premiere of “That Book Woman” on Tuesday. The play is running through July 20. “That Book Woman” is an original play adapted from the best-selling children’s book by Heather Henson. It was adapted for the stage by Holly Hepp-Galván, who has […] The post “That Book Woman” play celebrates little-known Ky. history appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Notre Dame one of six finalists for five-star 2025 Kentucky guard
Notre Dame is projected to have a big 2024-25 season, but the question is whether 2025-26 and beyond will be special. If the Irish have their way, one addition to their roster will make things a lot easier. Zakiyah Johnson, a five-star guard from Kentucky, is projected by multiple sites as the best 2025 recruit in her state. She’s been named the Gatorade Kentucky Girls Basketball Player of the Year three years in a row. And she’s listed Notre Dame as one of the six programs to make her final cut: Top 2025 recruit ZaKiyah Johnson has narrowed her list to six...
Officials break ground to bring Kentucky Bourbon industry to EKY
ROWAN COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - On Tuesday, officials broke ground on Eastern Light Distilling in Rowan County. The new distillery will bring the Kentucky Bourbon industry to Eastern Kentucky. Eastern Light was first announced in June 2023 and officials said it is expected to open in late 2025. Governor Andy...
Band cancels performance at Henderson Independence Day Celebration
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Old Dam Community Band has canceled their performance at the Hendersons Independence Day Celebration. Dan Schultz with the Old Dam Community band say that the possibility of rain and high temperatures forced the band to cancel their performance. The Henderson Chamber of Commerce took to Facebook to say the Independence […]
Vehicle inspection fees to increase in July
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Beginning on July 15, a new mandate increasing the cost of vehicle inspections will go into effect in Kentucky. Warren County Sheriff Brett Hightower said that while the inspections only take around 15-20 minutes to complete, depending on parking in Downtown Bowling Green, that time can add up.
Recovering alcoholic built Kentucky’s largest substance-use treatment provider, which has 1,800 beds and 1,350 employees
LOUISA — Around the office at Addiction Recovery Care, Vanessa Keeton is still known as “Client One” — marking her status as the first client of the first recovery center ARC opened as a group home in Lawrence County. But her official title is vice president...
How much is gas in the Tri-State for Independence Day 2024?
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials say a record number of Americans are expected to hit the road to celebrate the 4th of July, but the national average gas price has risen to $3.19 a gallon. Officials say the main culprit for rising prices over the past 12 months has been a steady climb in crude […]
Ellis Park Opens for Summer With Monday Racing on Deck
Following a spring meet at Churchill Downs with record wagering, racing shifts in Kentucky to Ellis Park in Henderson beginning July 4. The historic, fair-like track, located in Western Kentucky, will conduct a 25-day season through Aug. 25. Ellis Park, like Churchill Downs and Turfway Park in the state, is...
Voices from the past: Former colleagues share special messages for Brad
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Shelley Kirk joins Brad and Jessica with a special message from those Brad has helped over his career. Shelley says Brad had always brought in the news that mattered to viewers. She says he did this while teaching a number of young reporters, producers and photographers how to dig deeper into […]
Community concerns brought back up at Henderson Planning Commission meeting
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - The July Henderson Planning Commission is going on. Last month, we told you about community concerns being brought to the June meeting about plans from the “Battery Energy Storage System” company. Tuesday night, they continued to debate about the zoning ordinance with the public.
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