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Louisville man arrested after allegedly planning to sell fake narcotics
CAVE CITY, Ky. – A Louisville man is facing multiple charges related to drug trafficking in Cave City. According to a uniform citation, around 9:36 a.m. Monday, the Cave City Police Department conducted a stop on a Chevy Malibu on South Dixie Highway in Cave City. Upon contact, police...
Tennessee's Cooper Mays complimentary of Kentucky's Gerald Mincey
DALLAS - After spending two seasons on Rocky Top, offensive tackle Gerald Mincey transferred from. to Kentucky over the offseason and is likely to be the Wildcats starting right tackle in 2024. During the 2023 season, Mincey played in all 13 games and made seven starts. Of his starts, six...
Couple vacationing in Hawaii killed in helicopter crash
CINCINNATI (WXIX/Gray News) – A Kentucky couple was killed in a helicopter crash while they were vacationing in Hawaii. The body of Amy Ruark Quintua, 53, was recovered on Thursday by Kauai Ocean Safety Bureau lifeguards after a helicopter crashed near Na Pali Coast in Kauai, Hawaii. Her husband, James Quintua, 60, was also on board.
Chicago mayor plans removal of George Washington statue in City Hall
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has decided to remove a statue of George Washington in City Hall, but, according to a top aide, the decision has nothing to do with the first president being a slave owner. The statue is located on the fifth floor right outside Johnson’s office, but the Democratic mayor’s communication director, Ronnie […]
Woman arrested in western KY concerning hit-and-run bicycle fatality in Florida
A woman wanted in connection to a 2023 fatal hit-and-run crash involving a bicyclist in Florida was arrested in western Kentucky on Tuesday. Oak Grove Police said Jessica Hendrickson was located at exit 86 on Interstate 24 after surveillance cameras alerted on her vehicle tag and she was taken into custody.
Name of Evansville woman released in deadly crash near Slaughters
WEBSTER CO., Ky. (WFIE) - A woman was killed in a crash early Wednesday morning near Slaughters. That’s according to the Webster County Coroner. The crash happened in the northbound lanes of I-69. Transportation officials notified us around 3:20 a.m. Kentucky State Police say the woman is 25-year-old Krista...
Veterinary technology program in Kentucky extends application deadline
The only fully accredited 2-year program in the state is now accepting applications until August 1, 2024. The Veterinary Technology (Vet Tech) program at Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC) in Owensboro, Kentucky has extended its application deadline to August 1, 2024. Graduates of the Vet Tech program have obtained positions in a wide range of settings, such as general practices, specialty clinics, the University of Florida, animal shelters, and animal rescues, according to a news release.1.
Ethema Health Boosts Capacity to 600 Beds, Eyes Medicaid Market with Edgewater Acquisition
Ethema Health Corporation (OTCQB: GRST) has agreed to buy Kentucky-based alcohol and substance use disorder (SUD) provider Edgewater Recovery Center. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Florida-based Ethema had previously set a target of expanding to 500 beds by the end of 2025. The deal significantly exceeds that...
Wendy’s Franchisee Ryan O’Malley Puts Culture on the Front Lines of Success
Ryan O’Malley’s restaurant career began in 2007 at Wendy’s of Bowling Green, where he held roles from GM to district manager to director of operations. In 2021, he made the leap to Wendy’s franchisee. Today, O’Malley and his partners operate 136 locations across five states (Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Tennessee, and Alabama).
Kentucky man wins $150,000 Powerball first time playing
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A Louisville man won big with a ticket for the July 8 Powerball drawing. According to the Kentucky Lottery, the man, who wishes to remain anonymous, told lottery officials a promotional email led him to buy an online ticket. The winning ticket matched four white ball...
Some new Kentucky laws are in limbo as governor says lawmakers failed to fund them
FRANKFORT — Kentucky legislators enacted more than 200 laws this year, most of which take effect today, July 15. At least 20 new laws are in limbo, however. Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear says the Republican-controlled General Assembly failed to fund them — to the tune of $153 million — even after he informed lawmakers of the problem on April 10.
Downtown Owensboro Prepares for Potentially ‘Epic’ Friday After 5 Crowd
The organizers of Friday After 5, downtown Owensboro's 12-week-long free summer music festival, are expecting a massive turn out for this week's lineup. Monday, on social media, they posted this:. THIS FRIDAY WILL BE EPIC!. In that same post, they also encouraged folks to plan ahead. Those plans should include...
Bardstown man hits jackpot in lottery game
A Bardstown man couldn’t sleep from excitement after learning he won a Kentucky Lottery game. James Smith has come forward with Kentucky 5 jackpot ticket. The ticket Smith purchased online matched the five numbers drawn June 26, winning the $690,369 jackpot, a news release from the lottery said.
8-year-old left paralyzed after surgery: over $2,000 raised to help her walk
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Chloe Fredrick is an eight-year-old girl diagnosed with Prader-Willi Syndrome from Henderson, Kentucky. Her mother says she loves Barbies, baby dolls and playing with all the other kids. She says she has a big heart for a little girl, she also says Chloe was left paralyzed after a recent surgery. Chloe’s […]
GCHS Family, Career and Community Leaders chapter comes away big winners at national competition
Grayson County High School’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) chapter came away placing second in the nation in the Knowledge Bowl competition at the organization’s National Leadership Conference in Seattle, Washington. The first-ever GCHS Knowledge Bowl Team of Michenna Meredith, Gabe Secora, Laslen Hatfield, Cierra...
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