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Kentucky, Ohio bald eagle population soaring just in time for July 4th
The symbol of America continues to thrive in the Bluegrass State and the Buckeye State. Just in time for the Fourth of July, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources has announced that its 2024 annual spring survey, in a statement shared with the Dispatch, found a "robust" estimate of 841 active bald eagle nests, according to ODNR's Division of Wildlife.
Owensboro doctor's license on 5 year probation after patient overdose
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - An Owensboro doctor’s license is on probation for the next five years. Records show Dr. Jeremy Luckett agreed to supervise and accept responsibility for the care given by physicians assistant Julie Anne Salisbury. He then signed an application for her to prescribe controlled substances. The...
Nearly 100 pounds of drugs seized in traffic stop in Hopkinsville
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (WSMV) - Nearly 100 pounds of illicit drugs were seized during a traffic stop in Hopkinsville on Wednesday evening, according to police. Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle after the driver allegedly disregarded a stop sign. After an investigation, the vehicle was searched and officers found...
Ohio Co. accident results in one death on Highway 231
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – One person has died after an accident on Highway 231 in Ohio County. The Ohio County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) says on July 4, at approximately 12:14 a.m., Ohio County 911 received a call of a two-vehicle collision in the 3000 block of US Highway 231 South near Cromwell. Law enforcement officials […]
Hopkinsville teenager facing numerous charges following pursuit
A Hopkinsville teenager is facing numerous charges following a vehicle pursuit in Hopkinsville Tuesday. According to the Hopkinsville Police Department report, officers responded to reports of a stolen vehicle traveling in the area of East First Street around 1 a.m. and they were able to locate the vehicle, where they attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The driver of the vehicle reportedly failed to stop and fled on Walnut Street towards Fort Campbell Boulevard.
Pedestrian hit by car in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Lexington police responded to a crash involving a pedestrian Thursday night. It happened on Fontaine Road near Clinton Road around 9:30 p.m. Officers say a victim was struck by a vehicle. The victim suffered reported non-life threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital to be treated.
Nate Sestina glad to have another chance to play in Rupp Arena
Nate Sestina is glad he’ll get a chance to play again in Rupp Arena with La Familia, Kentucky’s alumni team that will play The Basketball Tournament (TBT) in hopes of taking the $1 million prize that goes to the winning team. Sestina was on Kentucky’s 2019-20 that lost its final home game to Tennessee in […] The post Nate Sestina glad to have another chance to play in Rupp Arena appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Independence Day Thunderstorms Expected in Kentucky
Louisville, KY – Residents of Louisville can expect a wet start to their Independence Day celebrations, with scattered showers and thunderstorms predicted through Friday. According to the National Weather Service Louisville, a few rounds of showers and thunderstorms are possible today, with some storms potentially bringing heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and lightning. The forecast for today includes temperatures ranging from 86 to 91 degrees. Despite the rain, this evening is expected to be mostly dry, offering a brief respite before more storms move in toward dawn on Friday.
Kentucky pauses program that gave companies a pass to dump wastewater into waterways
A contested state program allowing companies to dump industrial wastewater into Kentucky’s waterways without a permit is on pause while officials conduct an internal review of its use. Legal experts and advocates have criticized the program as enabling polluters to violate the Clean Water Act across Kentucky and bypass key protections built into...
“Solarize Frankfort” campaign supports city’s resolution to be fully ran on renewable energy by 2030
FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) — Leaders in Kentucky’s capital city are looking ahead to sunnier days by promoting solar power. The Solarize Frankfort campaign is a program to allow residents and businesses to receive discounts on solar installations. Frankfort Mayor Layne Wilkerson said this initiative aligns with the...
'It was a miracle.' | Off-duty firefighter saves man's life with CPR during heart attack
TAYLORSVILLE, Ky. — When a Taylorsville grandfather had a heart attack that first responder refer to as a "Widowmaker", it was a southeast Bullitt County firefighter that saved his life. Although Tatum Scharrer wasn't working at the time, he said he's always on the clock. "A lot of the...
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