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City of Bedford Section 8 waitlist is closed
BEDFORD— A sign posted on the door to the Hauck House states that the Section 8 waitlist for Hamilton Courts is closed. At the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners meeting, it was confirmed that not only is the waitlist for Hamilton Courts closed, but for all of Section 8.
The quest to make a great-great-great bourbon in LaGrange
CRESTWOOD — Dick Burks definitely comes from what some would call obscure bourbon royalty. But now he’s on a path to change that as he introduces Burks Spring Bourbon — bottled in Crestwood — and shares his family’s unique story behind it. “When I retired, someone told me I should ‘get back into’ the bourbon business …” Burks says, in order to follow in the footsteps of his great-great-great-grandfather, George Richard Burks.
Hallmark Channel to film Christmas short in Norton Commons next week
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — You've heard of Christmas in July, but now it's Christmas in August at Norton Commons. The Hallmark Channel will be in Norton Commons beginning Tuesday, Aug. 20 through Thursday, Aug. 22 filming a Christmas short. The filming will be by the South Village Lawn around the fountain on Meeting Street.
Gary repeals welcoming ordinance amid threats from AG Rokita
Three of the four municipalities threatened with legal action by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita have rescinded their local immigration policies. (Photo/Marilyn Odendahl) The Gary Common Council repealed the city’s welcoming ordinance last week, becoming the third municipality to change or rescind its immigration policy, after being threatened with a lawsuit by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita.
State, county officials meet in Bloomington to discuss election cybersecurity
Less than three months remain until the 2024 general election, and Indiana cybersecurity officials say they’re preparing for any possible threat. A panel of experts met Thursday at Monroe County elections headquarters in Bloomington for a roundtable discussion hosted by the clerk’s office. Monroe County clerk Nicole Browne...
Parasitic Crypto outbreak identified in Northern Kentucky
The Northern Kentucky Health Department is investigating an outbreak of Cryptosporidiosis, better known as crypto, within the Northern Kentucky area this week. The cryptosporidium parasite causes a gastrointestinal illness marked by abdominal cramps, watery diarrhea, low-grade fever, vomiting and nausea. As of Friday afternoon, there are a dozen confirmed cases and "numerous" probable cases....
Butler County man who killed neighbor over politics ordered to mental health facility
BUTLER COUNTY, Ohio (WKRC) - A judge has ordered a man accused of killing a neighbor to a mental health treatment facility where he's unlikely to ever get out. Austin Combs is accused of the shooting death of 43-year-old Anthony King in November 2022 in Okeana. King was working in...
Video: Watch as Ohio trooper rescues puppies from danger near highway
In a heartwarming video, two adorable puppies were saved from a busy highway, thanks to the watchful eye of an Ohio Highway Patrol trooper. "Watch out for the dog, watch out for the dog," the trooper says repeatedly as a motorist comes dangerously close to hitting the puppies that wandered onto a...
Coleman unveils manual for prosecutors who battle domestic violence
LA GRANGE, Ky. (KT) – Attorney General Russell Coleman on Friday unveiled a new resource manual for combating domestic violence and prosecuting cases during a press conference at the Oldham County Fiscal Court building. The 2024 Domestic and Interpersonal Violence Prosecution Policy Procedure Manual is a product of the...
Coroner: Man identified in Hamilton drowning
HAMILTON, Ohio (WXIX) - The Butler County Coroner’s Office identified Thursday’s drowning victim. Joel Markowski, 54, was pronounced dead at 10:46 a.m., the coroner’s sheet announced Friday. Hamilton police were dispatched to the 2000 block of Bridgeport Drive Thursday morning for a report of a man drowning.
Paddle Williamstown is a go!
Each August since 2011, Williamstown Lake becomes painted with a rainbow of kayaks, paddleboats and canoes as Paddle Williamstown hits the water. This year's event will be held Aug. 24. The event takes place the last Saturday in August (unless it's part of the Labor Day weekend, then it's the...
2024 HCAC Women's Cross Country Preseason Poll
CARMEL, Ind. – In a vote amongst league coaches, the Hanover College women’s cross country team was picked to finish first in the 2024 Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) season. The Panthers earned the confidence of the coaches, finishing in first in the poll, picking up four first-place...
Does the Old Farmer's Almanac winter prediction hold up in Indiana?
INDIANA, USA — The Old Farmer's Almanac has released their 2024-2025 winter weather outlook for the U.S. They are calling for a "cold, wet and snowy" winter for the Great Lakes, including Indiana. That will probably be pretty accurate. Winters are typically "cold, wet, snowy". Will it be extra...
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