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Racist notes distributed in NKY concern residents, prompt calls to action
Catrena Bowman, Erlanger resident, business owner and executive director of the Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission, had suspected something was up for a while, but she wasn’t certain until about a week and a half ago when her landscaper sent her a photo of a note scrawled on a paper bag he’d found in her yard, the same bag Bowman had spied at a distance earlier but didn’t think much of.
Lieutenant governor, KSP hold award ceremony honoring civilian employees
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman and the Kentucky State Police honored 15 civilian employees on Sunday for their role in public safety. Awards presented include the 2023 Civilian of the Year, Career Achievement, Police Communications Support and Supervisor of the Year among others, according to a release by KSP.
‘Make it make sense!’ cries driver who woke up to tow truck hooking up Ford – she owed nothing and reply was ‘sketchy’
FIREWORKS erupted on social media earlier this month when a driver watched a tow truck attempt to remove her car from her own driveway. The outburst came after the social media user posted about the experience on the Fourth of July. “How is everyone’s 4th of July going,” Kentucky resident Patsy Pierce began on her […]
Juvenile arrested for attempted murder following 3 shot in Perry Co.
PERRY COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) – Indiana State Police have arrested a juvenile for attempted murder following a shooting at Rainbow Lake. ISP says a dispute between two groups of juveniles led to the shooting. Officials with the Perry County Sheriff’s Office say two victims suffered gunshot related injuries with one needed to be taken to […]
Georgetown named best place for families to live in Kentucky
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (FOX 56) — Looking for a new home for your family? Well, Fortune just named Georgetown one of the best places in the U.S. for families. Fortune ranked Georgetown 40th on its list of the 50 best places for families. “A great place to live is not...
Louisville teen drowns at Nolin Lake, authorities emphasize water safety
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A teenager from Louisville drowned at Nolin Lake last week, according to authorities. Edmonson County Emergency Management Director Terry Massey said Isaac Mwungura was part of a group of students from Portland Christian School that went to a private home on Twin Oaks Drive for a birthday party on Wednesday, July 24.
World's largest home appliance producer expanding Louisville operations with $35M project
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The world's largest producer of home appliances is expanding its operations in Louisville in a big way. Hollenbach Oakley announced Monday it plans to grow Midea America's footprint at its facility in Blankenbaker Station nearly fivefold. The project is expected to create 110 new jobs. Louisville-based...
LMPD identifies officers involved in fatal shooting in southwest Louisville
Louisville Metro Police has released the names and personnel files of three officers who were involved in Thursday's fatal shooting of a man they say was armed with a knife. Officers Matt Forbes, Garrett Schmeltz and Kendrick Eaves were among those who responded to a call at approximately 9:30 p.m. Thursday in the 6600 block of Eagle Wood Drive. When police arrived, they found an "agitated" man, Interim Chief Paul Humphrey said at a news briefing...
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