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Man Arrested In Connection To Fatal Hit-and-run
An 18-year-old man turned himself in on Friday in connection to a fatal hit-and-run that took place July 7 in the Russell neighborhood. According to Louisville Metro Police Spokesman Aaron Ellis, Breydn Taylor turned himself into police Friday afternoon. Police responded to a crash involving a vehicle and pedestrian at...
Mayoral Candidate’s Shooter Suspect Pleads Guilty
In a new announcement Friday, the man charged with trying to shoot then-mayoral candidate Craig Greenberg has pleaded guilty to both charges against him. Louisville Metro Police Department said in February 2022, 23-year-old Quintez Brown, of Louisville, went to Greenberg’s campaign office where he and four staffers were, firing a gun six times. No one was injured, but Greenberg had a bullet hole in his sweater.
School board approves more employee incentives
In an ongoing effort to attract and retain quality staff across the school district, school board members approved new incentives during last week’s meeting. For the last four years, the Lincoln County School District has given raises to both certified and qualified staff to help make wages more competitive and comparable to surrounding areas. Last […] The post School board approves more employee incentives appeared first on The Interior Journal.
$8 happy hour: P.F. Chang's celebrates birthday with prizes and special menu launch
P.F. Chang’s is launching a happy hour menu with $8 cocktails and appetizers. The new Lucky 8 Happy Hour will debut Friday to celebrate the Asian culinary chain’s 30th birthday, and includes new cocktails and smaller sizes of favorite apps. The chain's gold and platinum rewards members will get double points on in-store purchases through Tuesday as part of the celebration and there will be weekly social media giveaways from July 26-Aug. 17.
Shepherdsville breaks ground on new aquatic center
SHEPHERDSVILLE, Ky. — Crews broke ground Friday on a new aquatic center in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. The new facility on Joe B. Hall Avenue is expected to enhance recreational fitness for residents of all ages. Officials say the aquatic center is more than just a pool. It's a commitment to...
Blue Grass Airport feels the ‘major headaches’ of Microsoft outage
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) – Travelers and employees told FOX 56 that Friday morning was “pure madness” at Blue Grass Airport as systems were down due to a global technology outage. Many flights were grounded nationwide, causing headaches at smaller airports like Bluegrass Airport. Community relations manager...
Fleet-scale nuclear power in the U.S. on the horizon, company says
On Thursday, Lexington, Ky.-based The Nuclear Company said it is poised to construct a series of nuclear power plants in the United States. The fleet-scale nuclear development company said its model combines proven, licensed technology ... Read More » The post Fleet-scale nuclear power in the U.S. on the horizon, company says appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Planning Continues With Ham Festival Just 3 Months Away
With Cadiz On Main Director Brianna Hyde back in the fold, the Trigg County Country Ham Festival Committee reconvened Thursday evening — homing in on planning just three months before the big weekend. Hyde said this year’s party “doesn’t have a ton of sponsors yet,” but several previous supporters...
Louisville mother remembers daughter's passing from gun violence, calls to end youth violence
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Candy Linear still doesn't understand why her 16-year-old daughter's life was cut too soon. It's been three years, and still no answers about who took Nylah Linear's life. "There's no way you could've told me that day that she wasn't coming back home and I stayed...
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