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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...
Metro Councilmember and nonprofit help south Louisville families beat the heat
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — With a heat advisory underway in Kentuckiana, temperatures can be deadly without the right shelter or resources. That's why city leaders and local non-profits are stepping in to help. Betsy Ruhe, Metro Councilwoman of District 21, and other participating council districts have partnered with General Electric...
Fredonia residents prepare for booming Fourth of July celebration
FREDONIA, Ky. — Residents of Fredonia prepared Wednesday for thousands to flood into their town of less than 400 later that night. The visitors would drive in for the city’s popular Fourth of July celebration, held each year on July 3, which event organizers said has drawn crowds of 6,000 to 7,000 in the past.
Heat Advisory Issued in Lexington, KY: Anticipating Storms on Fourth of July Weekend and Approaching Cold Front
Hot and humid Wednesday Ahead of Storms for the Fourth of July. Wednesday made for a hot and humid day in Lexington, KY, setting the stage for potentially severe storms during the upcoming Fourth of July weekend. Residents in Lexington’s far northern and western counties were under a Heat Advisory...
Overnight Fire Causes Extensive Damage to Buildings in Lexington, Investigation Underway
Crews Investigating Overnight Fire Damages in Lexington Buildings. Lexington, Ky. – A night of catastrophe unfolded in the city of Lexington as a fire caused significant damage to several buildings on Belt Line Avenue near East Loudon, causing local authorities to conduct a prompt but intricate investigation. The arrival of fire crews after the midnight hour on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, commenced an overnight excavade that led to the discovery of alarming damages.
National Weather Service confirms tornadoes touched down in Louisville, southern Indiana
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The National Weather Service confirmed tornadoes touched down in Louisville and southern Indiana Thursday afternoon. "All we heard was just you know the wind and then the rain," Sandra Wright, who lives in west Louisville, said. The Louisville tornado hit along Woodland Avenue between Catalpa Street...
Second annual domestic violence report shows Kentucky still in crisis
For the second year, a state-wide data report highlights an ongoing domestic violence crisis in Kentucky. Forty-four percent of women and nearly 33% of men in Kentucky experienced domestic violence last year. Zero V, an anti-violence coalition, helped release the report with information compiled by authorities, the cabinet, and the...
Kentucky attorney general names members to opioid advisory commission
The Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission, tasked with distributing opioid settlement dollars, has new members, Attorney General Russell Coleman’s office announced Tuesday. The commission was created by the state legislature in 2021 and has nine voting and two non-voting members. Kentucky receives installments toward $900 million in settlements with opioid manufacturers and distributors. So […] The post Kentucky attorney general names members to opioid advisory commission appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
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