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Kentucky to fly flags at half-staff Monday to honor fallen service member
FRANKFORT, KY (WOWK) – Flags will be flying half-staff in Kentucky to honor a fallen service member. Kentucky Governor Andy Besshear has ordered that from sunrise to sunset on Monday, July 22, all flags at state buildings will be flown at half-staff in memory of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Andrew Hemsath. The governor says […]
‘Extremely frustrating:’ Kentucky crime victims still not getting automated court notifications
A House Republican leader on Thursday criticized the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) for a three-year lapse in automatic notifications to Kentucky crime victims about their court cases. Rep. Jason Nemes, R-Middletown, the House majority whip, said the AOC should have requested the hundreds of thousands of dollars needed to relaunch these notifications through […] The post ‘Extremely frustrating:’ Kentucky crime victims still not getting automated court notifications appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Man arrested in Cave City in relation to vehicle stolen out of Tennessee
CAVE CITY, Ky. – A man is facing multiple charges after police say they located a vehicle stolen out of Tennessee. The Cave City Police Department says it responded Thursday shortly before midnight to 819 Sanders St. in reference to a male outside of the parking trying to break into vehicles.
CrowdStrike disruptions hit home in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A cybersecurity update from a company called CrowdStrike caused global disruptions where we work, where we live and where we shop. Louisville was not immune to the fallout. The tech outage caused canceled flights, lines and frustrations at Louisville Muhammad Ali International. Travelers found problems on...
Louisville police to provide extra security around EST Gee concert at KFC Yum! Center
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville Metro Police will provide extra security measures at a rap concert this weekend downtown. Louisville rapper EST Gee will perform Saturday night at his Summer Jam event at the KFC Yum! Center. He has more than 1 million followers on social media, and the EST...
Owensboro attorney, his wife and employee indicted in fraud case
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - An attorney and two law associates in Owensboro have been indicted on several charges stemming from a fraud case. That’s according to the Ohio County Circuit Court, who shared indictment documents for attorney Darron L. Brawner, his wife Jana M. Brawner, and employee Kristy Burchfield.
Mockery of Trump assassination attempt leading to job losses across the U.S.
In the aftermath of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump last week, numerous individuals across the United States are facing severe repercussions for mocking the incident online. Among those who have lost their jobs are school employees, a restaurant worker, a fire chief, and a political aide. University...
Ascend Elements construction progressing, hiring process underway
Work is progressing full steam ahead at the construction site of the future Ascend Elements location near Pembroke, and the company has already begun the hiring process. They hosted a job fair recently to fill numerous positions, and South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council Executive Director Carter Hendricks says officials were well pleased with the turn-out at their job fair—and they’re looking to keep on hiring.
York Street Cafe, beloved Newport restaurant, announces closure after 30 years
A beloved Northern Kentucky eatery has bid farewell to customers after three decades in business. York Street Cafe in Newport is closing its doors after 30 years, according to a social media post from the restaurant. "We are so grateful to the guests who have supported us through all these...
Christian County School Board approves change orders, facility updates underway for 2024 school year
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – The Christian County School Board approved four change orders and heard facility transition updates at their board meeting Thursday night. Facility updates. By the start of the 2024 school year, the Indian Hills Elementary School campus will be the Martin Luther King Jr....
SoCon and A-Sun form basketball scheduling alliance starting this season
The Southern Conference and the A-sun have entered into a scheduling alliance for men's basketball. In a release, the SocCn says "this agreement comes in response to the emphasis placed on net rankings for postseason prospects and an ever-changing landscape in college athletics." The two-year deal will begin this coming...
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