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Fayette School Board explores agreement with private developer connected to former mayor
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) appears to be negotiating a significant agreement with a private apartment complex being developed by Scott Shapiro, the former Chief Innovation Officer for ex-Mayor Jim Gray. The project, known as Midland Station, is set to transform a key downtown area. Details...
Bar and grill in northern Kentucky closes its doors after more than 20 years
NEWPORT, Ky. — A bar and grill in northern Kentucky is closing its doors for good. Mokka and the Sunset Bar and Grille announced earlier this month they will close after more than 20 years of business. The restaurant officially closed on Sunday. "We want to thank all of...
Louisville-area firefighter dies in off-duty drowning accident at Barren River Lake
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — An Anchorage Middletown Fire and EMS firefighter is dead after a tragic accident. On Monday, department spokesperson Jordan Yuodis said Sgt. Christian Smith drowned while swimming at Barren River Lake in southern Kentucky, about 100 miles from Bowling Green. Smith was 35 years old. He...
City spotlights agencies working to revitalize vacant lots
Cleaning up the city has been a key part of Hopkinsville Mayor J.R. Knight’s platform. To rehabilitate abandoned properties the Lot Next Door Program and the Hopkinsville & Christian County Land Bank Authority have joined forces and City Public Information Officer, Amanda Brunt shared how they work together. Lot...
Woman arrested in shots fired investigation in Owensboro
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - A 37-year-old Owensboro woman was arrested in a shots fired investigation in Owensboro. According to police, officers were called to Arizona Court for that investigation and spoke with witnesses on scene. One witness told officers a man and a woman with a gun were arguing. Then,...
Spikes Trial Still On Track For November 2024
Special Prosecutor Blake Chambers, Defense Attorney Eric Bearden and Circuit Judge John Atkins convened for a status review of Bobby Spikes Monday morning — in what was a short analysis of all housekeeping before the trial begins this November. Spikes has been incarcerated in Christian County Jail for more...
Dr. Jean Little Awarded Building Excellent Schools Fellowship
Dr. Jean A. Little, former principal of Carr Elementary School in Fulton, Kentucky, has been awarded the prestigious Building Excellent Schools (BES) Fellowship,. This highly competitive fellowship is awarded to only 8-10 outstanding educational leaders nationwide each year. Dr. Little was the sole recipient from Tennessee. The BES Fellowship is...
Craft House Pizza opens new restaurant near Germantown neighborhood in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Craft House Pizza opened a new location in Louisville's Meriwether neighborhood near Germantown. Craft House held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday morning at the new location at 1500 S. Shelby St. To mark the grand opening, the restaurant offered 20% off all food purchases from open to close.
Murder plot prevented by arrest made in Madisonville, police say
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) — Police in Madisonville say they prevented a murder plot by making an arrest Monday morning. Officers say they spotted 36-year-old Charles Pillow walking down West Broadway Street around 9 a.m. Monday, and knew he had a warrant for his arrest. Police say they took Pillow...
Repayment obligation off the table for former Conn clients
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - Prestonsburg attorney Ned Pillersdorf is still working to contact former clients of Eric C. Conn, more than nine years after the scandalous social security fraud case hit national headlines. Pillersdorf represented the former clients in a class action lawsuit, calling the reaction by the Social Security...
Insomnia Cookies relocates bakery in Old Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Insomnia Cookies, known for their warm cookies and after hour deliveries, has relocated its existing bakery in Old Louisville. The company announced it has moved from South 4th Street near the University of Louisville to a new building across the street on West Cardinal Boulevard. The...
There’s an ‘assumption of risk’ when it comes to dog parks, animal control says
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A week ago, WKYT told you about a deadly dog-on-dog attack that happened at the Jacobson Park dog park. There is now a pending court case. We talked with the owner of the dog that died last week. Now, we’re speaking with Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control, which says there are risks with dog parks, and it’s up to you to keep watch.
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