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4th grader declared brain dead after collapsing at recess on first day of school, family says
HENDERSON, Ky. (Gray News) – A Kentucky family says their 9-year-old daughter is brain dead after she collapsed during recess on her first day of fourth grade last week. On Aug. 7, on her first day of school at Cairo Elementary in Henderson, Lucy Nash collapsed during recess. Her family said her heart stopped for several minutes.
Mistrial declared in Lexington arson case
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A mistrial was declared in a Lexington arson case Wednesday. Tyler Jordan was indicted by a grand jury for a fire at the Pinebrook apartments in 2021 and began his trial on Monday. He faces arson and five counts of wanton endangerment. However, a witness inadvertently...
Lincoln County Middle School principal resigns
Lincoln County Middle School principal Lauren Burnett has announced her resignation effective Tuesday, August 13. Burnett states in her resignation letter that she accepted a position with another school district and that she is thankful for her time spent at the middle school. Superintendent Bruce Smith said the district will move swiftly in finding a […] The post Lincoln County Middle School principal resigns appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Mayor Greenberg says ex-official was 'falsifying time sheets,' leading to her firing
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg says his former deputy chief of staff falsified time sheets for work that was never done, which led to her firing. But Keisha Dorsey insists that's not true, calling Greenberg's claims defamatory. At his weekly briefing on Wednesday, WHAS11 asked Greenberg if...
Gridiron Glory Top 10 Players: #8 Donteze Joy
PADUCAH, KY -- Area coaches voted Westview's Donteze Joy as the #8 player heading into the upcoming high school football season. Here is what some coaches are saying about Donteze:. Justin Cruse, Dresden: "If you don't account for him, he is going to make you pay. You have to know...
Skinner Family Fun Center is open for play
It’s easy to find the Skinner Family Fun Center; just look for the bright yellow storefront with red trim at 110 South Main Street in Williamstown. The paint job was only completed a couple of days before the Aug. 14 ribbon cutting ceremony. The narrow two-story building looks deceptively...
'I'm scared': Woman living in car with 13 cats charged with dozens of violations
In Boone County, animal control officers charged a woman living in her car with 26 ordinance violations. Two for each cat living with her. The woman says she still won't give up her animals.
Cortez Stone embraces role change as he leads Central into new season
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Central is once again returning one of the top players in the state in running back Cortez Stone. “I’ve got expectations,” he said. “I want us to go to state, so my emotions are coming in.”. Stone has reason to have those lofty...
Police raids continue in Owensboro for joint federal investigation
In Owensboro, authorities carry out a second day of a large scale warrant operation. Owensboro police, along with the Drug Enforcement Agency and IRS, carry out several more raids following a standoff Tuesday. The news comes as officers confirm the suspect in that standoff has died after being taken to the hospital.
Physician responds, Bowling Green labeled as ‘Ozempic Town’
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- A recent Bloomberg article has dubbed Bowling Green as an “Ozempic Town,” reflecting the area’s growing use of the weight loss drug Ozempic. Originally approved for managing high blood pressure and diabetes, Ozempic is now increasingly sought after for its weight loss benefits. Despite...
Former UK swimmer Riley Gaines Barker speaks on transgender policies at republican dinner
On Tuesday night, former University of Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines Barker was in Union County speaking at the Republican Party's Lincoln Dinner. She's made national headlines after criticizing Transgender athletes in women's sports and touched on the policies during the event. The women's sports activist is speaking on the question she says she hears often: "How did we get here?".
Man And Woman Charged After Cadiz Disturbance
A report of a disturbance on Lafayette Street in Cadiz led to charges for a man and woman Tuesday afternoon. Cadiz Police say 20-year-old Landen Finley went to his grandmother’s apartment, threatened to cut her throat, and took her phone when she tried to call law enforcement. Trigg County...
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