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'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.
Animals abandoned in 90 degree weather outside closed humane society
PADUCAH — Midday on July 4, the McCracken County Humane Society posted to Facebook that a dog was left tied to their gates — just two hours after posting a carrier of cats that had been dumped outside. According to their post, the cats had been left in the heat for over 16 hours.
LMAS: Shelter remains at max capacity, 99 animals turned in within 48 hours
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Nearly 100 animals were turned in to Louisville Metro Animal Services in the last two days – a spike that has shelter staff concerned ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. According to LMAS, 99 animals were turned in within the 48-hour period. On Tuesday,...
East Louisville community hopes to form new city in Jefferson County under new state law
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A new law just took effect allowing Jefferson County residents to form their own cities. The proposed city of Eastwood would include at least 32 neighborhoods with HOA's starting near Valhalla and go up to the county line near Long Run Park and down to sections of Taylorsville Road.
Wilmore celebrates 35th Fourth of July Parade and Festival
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Luckily, the rain held off Thursday morning for the City of Wilmore’s 35th Fourth of July Parade and Festival. The streets were full of excitement in celebration of the day. “We have a lot of division in our world, but one day of the year,...
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