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McGarvey: Democratic party is having 'serious conversations' about presidential race
Welcome back to Kentucky in D.C. — a weekly look at what members of our state's federal delegation have been up to. It's a little over a month until the Democratic National Convention, and Democrats are still in disarray over what the best path is for securing the party's win. Some still support President Joe Biden (who keeps saying he's running), while other Democrats are calling for Biden to step down as the party's nominee. ...
Capacity Advisory Declared In Henderson
Henderson Municipal Power and Light is warning its customers not to overuse their air conditioning units. A capacity advisory was declared Monday due to expected generator outages and the above-normal temperatures. People are being asked to raise the AC thermostat temperature setting during the day, limit the use of appliances...
Flash Use 9-Run 5th to Halt Hoppers’ Win Streak (w/PHOTOS)
The Hoptown Hoppers saw a four-game winning streak come to an end on Monday after the visiting Henderson Flash pushed across nine runs in a decisive 5th inning to cruise to a 15-5 seven-inning victory. The Flash snapped a three-game skid to stay in 3rd place in the OVL standings,...
Greenville couple at Trump rally when gunshots rang out
GREENVILLE, Ky. (WFIE) - A Greenville, Kentucky, couple is home and safe after bullets flew Saturday at the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Blayne and Julie Daniel were just 20 yards from Trump when a shooter tried to assassinate the former President, killing two people and critically hurting two others in the process.
Owensboro Convention Center Receives Prestigious Prime Site Award
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) — Oak View Group, the venue management provider for the Owensboro Convention Center, has once again been recognized as a premier destination for meetings and conventions by Facilities and Destinations magazine. This marks the eleventh time the venue has received the prestigious Prime Site Award, which...
Owensboro Parks & Recreation to host Play for Free Day
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) — Owensboro Parks & Recreation is celebrating National Parks & Recreation Month with a special Play for Free day. The community can take part in various free activities at the following locations on Friday, July 19th:. Combest Pool: Free swim admission from Noon - 4:30 p.m.
Woman found passed out in car with small child for over seven hours
A woman has been arrested in Madisonville after passing out in a car with a small child for over seven hours. The Madisonville Police Department arrested 29-year-old Michaela E. Wells and charged her with endangering the welfare of a minor, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Energy advisory ends tonight for Henderson residents
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Henderson residents can feel the heat outside and may want to lower the temperature inside. However, Municipal Power & Light is asking residents to do the opposite, turn the temperature up on one of the hottest days of the year. The company says the city is in an advisory stage, urging […]
Louisville mother and daughter making it their mission to feed JCPS students
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A mother and daughter in Louisville are doing their part to combat hunger some Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) students may face. Liz Cruson has volunteered with nonprofit Blessings in a Backpack Louisville Chapter for five years. The nonprofit raises money to feed JCPS students on...
Shepherdsville's plans for Chick-fil-A, Texas Roadhouse, Bubba's 33 and Wawa put on hold
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Plans are on hold for now for four new businesses that would be located off Interstate 65 in Shepherdsville because of concerns that they would be too close to an elementary school and cause traffic congestion. Developers approached the Bullitt County school board with a proposal...
Man Charged With Drug Possession In Hopkinsville
A Christian County man was charged with possession of drugs after a report of a disturbance on Kelby Court in Hopkinsville Friday morning. Hopkinsville Police say they found 33-year-old Dedrick Brodie in a vehicle with the smell of marijuana coming from it after being called to his home for a disturbance between him and a woman.
This Must-Visit Indoor Play Space for Children Just Opened in Louisville
Playground Abode, an indoor play space designed to nurture cognitive skills in children, recently cut the ribbon to its new Louisville facility. Located at 9904 Linn Station Road, Playground Abode is a safe space for play allowing children to unleash their imagination in a screen-free environment. Imagination And Creativity. Kristen...
Fort Logan Hospital nurse recognized for extraordinary service
Ephraim McDowell Fort Logan Hospital (EMFLH) is pleased to recognize and honor one of its nurses for her extraordinary patient care. Paulette Henriksen, a nurse in the Medical/Surgical Unit at EMFLH, was one of many nurses nominated for the DAISY Award. A resident of Mercer County, Paulette has been caring for patients at EMFLH for […] The post Fort Logan Hospital nurse recognized for extraordinary service appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Lexington ZIP code being sprayed for mosquitoes early Tuesday morning
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department is working hard to ‘fight the bite’ by eliminating mosquitoes this summer. Already, they’re seeing a significant number of them in the 40502 ZIP code area. The health department says it’s time to spray that area after 240...
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