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Oak Grove Restaurant Evacuated Due To Objects Found In A Car
A restaurant on Fort Campbell Boulevard in Oak Grove was evacuated after a suspicious item was found in a vehicle Tuesday afternoon. Oak Grove Police say they were called to the area for a man who died as a result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in a field behind Sonic and found a suspicious object in his car that led them to block off the area.
Everhome Suites continues expansion with three new locations
Choice Hotels International is breaking ground on three new Everhome Suites in San Antonio; Bowling Green, Ky.; and Wichita, Kan. All three were developed in collaboration with Highside Companies. The Everhome Suites San Antonio marks the sixth property under construction in Texas. This will be Choice’s second Everhome Suites in Kentucky and the first in Kansas.
19 Daviess Co. natives indicted on federal drug charges across KY
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A federal grand jury charged 19 Daviess County defendants, 37 defendants total, in lengthy investigation conducted as part of the Organized Crime and Drug and Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) in Kentucky and California. Assistant Special Agent in Charge Michael Gannon of the DEA Indianapolis District Office confirms these indictments are connected […]
Despite odor concerns, contaminated water in Hardin County not impacting daily use: State officials
UPTON, Ky. — A popular gathering spot for a small Kentucky town is now the center of possible water contamination. It has raised concerns within the community, especially those who are homes are connected to well water. Located in the southern part of Hardin County is Upton, Kentucky. It's...
Morgantown mayor discusses possible changes to storm shelter legislation
MORGANTOWN, Ky. – The mayor of Morgantown, Billy Phelps, recently presented a plan to a Kentucky legislature committee to try and change the laws surrounding government-funded storm shelters. Phelps says the legislation should change, allowing for more options when it comes to the size of the shelter and the...
Lumos Expands Into Kentucky With a $144M Investment in Louisville and Jefferson County to Build Its 100% Fiber Optic Internet
HIGH POINT, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 20, 2024-- Lumos, a leading 100% Fiber-Optic Internet and Total Home Wi-Fi service provider in the Mid-Atlantic, today announced its expansion into the state of Kentucky with a nearly $150 million investment to build over 1,300 miles of its network in parts of Jefferson County and Louisville. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240820543473/en/ Lumos expands into Louisville, Kentucky, marking the company’s expansion into its fifth state of operations with a $144 million investment. (Photo: Business Wire)
McGregor Hall residents relocated after another flooding incident
On Monday, Aug. 19, Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) McGregor Hall had a pipe burst. According to an email sent on behalf of EKU’s Provost, Sara Zeigler, the broken pipe led to significant flooding in portions of floors one through three. Residents that were affected by the flooding have been temporarily relocated to different residence halls on campus.
Louisville homeless outreach specialists save family from 'life-and-death' situation
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A young mother and two small children were facing a life-and-death situation, but city workers went above and beyond to help the family survive. Nova Stubbs and Montez Phoenix are homeless outreach specialist for the city of Louisville. But recently, they responded to a different call.
Hallmark Selects KY Neighborhood for Christmas Commercial
When I was a kid, my excitement could not be contained when the Sears and JCPenney Christmas catalogues arrived in August. From that point on, I looked at the toy section every day until the big day. If you were young during that era, you know exactly what I'm talking about.
Baby gorilla rejected by his mother arrives safely at new home
SEATTLE — The baby gorilla rejected by his mother at the Woodland Park Zoo arrived safely at his new home in Kentucky, the zoo said in a release Tuesday. The baby gorilla, named Abeo (ah-beh-OH) which means “bringer of happiness” in a language spoken in West Africa, will be socialized with a foster gorilla mom and a multigenerational family of gorillas at the Louisville Zoo.
Glasgow teen still not located after 17 days
BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A Glasgow teen has still not been located after leaving her home on Aug. 2., authorities say. Barren County Sheriff’s Office public information officer Mike Houchens confirmed Tuesday that Devynn Wise, 17, has still not been found. The Barren County Sheriff’s Office stated Wise...
First Arabic-speaking church in Kentucky has service in Florence
FLORENCE, Ky. (KT) – Arabic Baptist Church of Northern Kentucky held its debut service Sunday in Florence, becoming the first Arabic language church in Kentucky. It came to fruition through much prayer and cooperation. The Northern Kentucky Baptist Association (NKBA), the Kentucky Baptist Convention (KBC), Florence Baptist Church and...
Murray State Receives Largest Gift In School History
MURRAY, Ky. – With the public’s support of the current investments into much-needed facility enhancements and the overall student-athlete experience at an all-time high, Murray State Athletics has received the largest gift in school history from the Dill Family, it was announced on August 20th. The record-shattering investment...
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