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‘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...
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...
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