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JCPS has hundreds of vacancies with less than two weeks before school starts
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The JCPS task force was back in session Monday, along with district leadership, with less than two weeks before students start a new school year. District employment, which was a low point on Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio’s 2023-2024 School Year evaluation, was a starting point for discussion.
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...
National Retail Federation: Parents can expect to spend more than $100 on school supplies
PADUCAH — Summer break is coming to an end and that means back-to-school supply shopping. According to the National Retail Federation, a parent can spend up to $141 on school supplies alone per child. While back-to-school ads blanket the airwaves, parents like Tiffany Thomas are making sure their kids...
Two Men Charged With Trafficking Drugs In Hopkinsville
A traffic stop on West 7th Street in Hopkinsville led to drug charges for two men Sunday night. Kentucky State Police say they stopped a truck driven by 52-year-old Danny Wyatt of Hopkinsville for failing to use a turn signal and speeding and during the stop a bag of meth was found in the vehicle.
Fort Thomas to celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday with a magical event
The city of Fort Thomas will celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday on Wednesday, July 31, starting at 3 p.m. at the Fort Thomas Mess Hall. The celebration of the popular fictional character’s birthday will feature a photo booth, a Hogwarts house ‘sorting’ ceremony, Harry Potter trivia, birthday cake/ food trucks, live animals and reptiles and the showing of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” in the Tower Park Amphitheatre at dusk.
Police: Man arrested after shots fired through windows of Florence gas station
FLORENCE, Ky. — One person was arrested Monday after several shots were fired through the windows of a gas station in Florence. According to the Florence Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 8600 block of U.S. Highway 42 for a report of shots fired at a Speedway gas station.
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,...
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