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KY Authorities Have Discovered Card Skimmers in Retail, Grocery Stores
I don't classify myself as a paranoid person, but I've got to be honest with you, when I first learned of the existence of card skimmers, my paranoia amped up a bit. With progress comes convenience but also nefariousness. It seems every form of new technology developed to make our lives easier can also be manipulated to make our lives, in some cases, a nightmare. And because of identity theft, even more new technology must be created--and rather quickly, too--to counteract the behavior of bad actors.
KY Gov. Beshear tight-lipped on Harris VP vetting process, but apologizes to Diet Mtn Dew
After declining to share details about the VP vetting process, Beshear on Thursday apologized to Diet Mountain Dew, after insulting the drink during a spat with Donald Trump’s running mate, JD Vance.
Kentucky man wins big after he ‘treats’ himself with scratch-off
WINCHESTER, Ky. (WKYT) - A Winchester man won big in the Kentucky Lottery. Lottery officials say Ronald Carson stopped at Gasoline Alley on April Way in Winchester on July 20 to cash in a winning $2,700 Pick 3 ticket. While there, Carson decided to treat himself and purchase two Millionaire...
Weather Impact Alert Day issued for Sunday and Monday for storm chances
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The WHAS11 Impact Weather Team has issued an alert day for Sunday and Monday as showers and thunderstorms are expected to impact for several spots across Kentuckiana. There is no highlighted risk for severe weather at this time, but that forecast may change as we guide...
Here are Greater Cincinnati’s top 10 linebackers in high school football in 2024
With the start of another high school football season around the corner, The Enquirer is ranking the best players in Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana. Linebackers are typically the leaders of the defense while calling out signals and showcasing their versatility by covering against the pass and crashing the gaps near...
Program helps Greater Cincinnati students become entrepreneurs with 'pitch competition'
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Some local students are well on their way to becoming future entrepreneurs. The teens were part of the "Young Entrepreneurs of Color Pitch Competition." It's an initiative that provides training, support, mentorship, and resources to Black and Latinx high school students interested in business. All of the...
Greater Cincinnati bike park opens after 4 years of development
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A bike park that's been in development for four years will open on Friday. A grand opening ceremony for the Nagel Bike Park will take place at Nagel Middle School. It will run from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Even if you aren't a bike lover, everyone is invited to attend the event.
Big Lots Shutting Down Stores Amid Financial Uncertainty
Big Lots is planning to shutter around 40 stores as the company opens up about their ability to continue. I've been shopping at Big Lots for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I could spend hours in the toy aisle, and even as a teenager, I spent quite a bit of time thumbing through the DVD and Blu-ray selections. My wife and I still shop at Big Lots on a regular basis today. It's safe to say that it's one of my all-time favorite stores. Need groceries? Done. Kitchenware? Easy. How about some furniture? They've got all kinds of options out on the floor.
Kentuckians In Paris: A Preview Of Olympic Athletes With Kentucky Ties
The state of Kentucky will be well represented at the 2024 Olympic Games. More than 30 competitors who were born, raised in or educated in Kentucky will be chasing a gold medal in Paris, France, which is hosting the games for the first time since 1924. The most notable competitors...
Blessings in a Backpack appoints a new board member
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials say Blessings in a Backpack, the only national organization solely dedicated to feeding kids on the weekend, has appointed Thomas Tucker, deputy commissioner and chief equity officer for the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), as the board’s newest member. Officials say Tucker boasts nearly 40 years of experience in public education, including roles as […]
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