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Crews search for missing man in the Red River Gorge
WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Wolfe County Search and Rescue is actively searching for Scott Allen Hern. Hern’s vehicle was last seen at the Tower Rock parking area along Hwy 715 in the Red River Gorge. He was last seen by his family in Ironton, Ohio on July 4th.
Henderson native Taylor inducted into Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame
A year and a half into a retirement of walking the pristine white beaches of Sarasota, Fla., Corky Taylor said to himself, “I can’t do this.”. It was around this time that he’d begun thinking about getting the rights to the name of his great-grandfather’s distillery, “Peerless,” and its original Distilled Spirits Plant number.
Louisville Metro Housing Authority Board approves vouchers to help residents, low-income households
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Residents at Dosker Manor are one step closer to leaving the complex. The Louisville Metro House Authority (LMHA) Board approved 997 project-based voucher (PBVs) awards on Tuesday. This means anyone living in LMHA's Legacy properties, like Dosker Manor, will be eligible for replacement housing with the help of the PBVs.
Coming soon: Downtown BGKY Harvest Festival
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Downtown BG Harvest Festival is set to kick off on Oct. 19. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., family-friendly events and activities will be available to the local community. According to Downtown BGKY, there will be free parking and free admission to the festival....
Missing woman from Owensboro hasn’t been seen in weeks, police say
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - Do you know where she is?. The Owensboro Police Department is searching for a woman they say went missing last month. Police say 37-year-old Ruth Wedding was last seen on June 1 while possibly on her way to Florida. She’s described as a white woman with...
Undrafted UK wing Justin Edwards vows he was 'best player' in 2024 NBA Draft
LOUISVILLE Ky. (WDRB) -- Starting his career in the NBA Summer League as an undrafted free agent, former University of Kentucky freshman Justin Edwards said he was the best player in the NBA Draft last month, even though he was not selected. Edwards made that analysis to Keith Pompey of...
Krispy Kreme on Bardstown Road damaged by arson undergoing partial demolition
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Krispy Kreme on Bardstown Road, which has been closed since an arson fire damaged the building last May, is set to be at least partially demolished. Florida-based Larson Design Group requested a building permit for "exploratory demo work" due to fire damage, according to a building permit filed with Louisville Metro Planning & Design Services.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen opens in Louisville's Russell neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A new Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen opened in the Russell neighborhood. The restaurant at Broadway and 28th Street officially opened its doors Monday. The restaurant owner said it served a record-breaking during its soft opening. The owners, Ace Brands LLC, own other Popeyes locations in Louisville. Owner...
Kentucky State, Morehouse to meet in Chicago Football Classic
Kentucky State returns to the Chicago Football Classic on Sept. 21, when it plays the Morehouse Maroon Tigers in Chicago. “This is a great opportunity for KSU’s football team. We are proud of our players and the amazing job they do. I support the guidance of our athletic director, Mr. Stepp, and KSU’s Chicago Alumni Chapter as they take part in the annual Chicago Football Classic.” Kentucky State University President Dr. Koffi C. Akakpo said.
FORECAST: Needed rainfall then refreshing!
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - We’re done with the 90s for a while as a system brings the region some needed rain before high pressure builds in with a beautiful day on Friday. A system will be tracking through the Commonwealth today. That means a round of showers and scattered thunderstorms this morning before we get a break in the activity midday. With some breaks of sunshine, we’ll see the action refire later this afternoon into this evening. And, with all the moisture in the atmosphere, not only will it be muggy but we’ll continue to see the opportunity for heavy rainfall. High temperatures will top out between 82° and 87°.
Inez man charged with desecrating religious object
INEZ, Ky. — Police have arrested a Martin County man who they say was one of three people responsible for setting fire to a religious display last month. The incident happened June 7 on the God’s Promise Trail in Inez. Police say the trio set fire to a prayer altar on the trail.
Attorney’s murder trial ends in hung jury
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — The murder trial of a former assistant Pike County attorney has ended without a decision. Donald Kyle Deskins, 55, of Kimper, had been accused of killing his wife, Judith, in April 2021, then concealing evidence of the crime. He was indicted last August on single count of murder and two counts of tampering with physical evidence.
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