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Community asking for prayers for father and daughter seriously injured in hiking accident
WOODFORD CO., Ky. (WKYT) - For nine months, Captain Logan Forrest was deployed in the Middle East. He was welcomed home by his family and community at the end of May. It was just a little over a month later, when a family vacation turned tragic. “It’s unimaginable. I can’t...
Cook Out could finally be coming to Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — After many years of waiting, Cook Out may finally be heading to Louisville, Kentucky in the near future. New documents filed on Tuesday indicate the North Carolina-based chain is eyeing a former Rally’s on Preston Highway in Parkway Village. The restaurant features a wide-range of menu options including burgers, milkshakes and chicken.
Shelbyville woman convicted of stealing more than $260K from former employer
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Shelbyville woman will spend more than three years in a federal prison after she was convicted for defrauding her former employer. Amy Hall, 38, was charged with seven counts of wire fraud. Hall was an employee of a Louisville construction and design company. The Department...
Accused drug dealers arrested in Louisville after posting TikTok videos of drug operations
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Two Louisville residents were arrested Monday on drug trafficking charges after police say they were selling marijuana and THC products from a Louisville warehouse. Police say they caught the suspects with the help of their TikTok pages. According to arrest documents, Tara Lyles and James Lyles...
Nelson County woman arrested, charged with DUI after fatal crash
SPENCER COUNTY, Ky. — A Nelson County woman is facing charges after she was accused of killing a Louisville man in a crash Sunday night. At about 5 p.m., Kentucky State Police troopers responded to a collision on U.S. 150 and Old Louisville Road in Spencer County, according to a KSP news release.
Family to leave $15 million to Norton Children’s Hopsital
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A local family is giving $15 million to Norton Children’s Hospital to honor their daughter and the care she received. Norton Children’s says Meadow EmmaLou Boes was diagnosed with tetralogy of Fallot with pulmonary atresia before she was born. The congenital condition changes the way blood flows to the lungs and through the heart. Several surgeries and hospital stays later, Meadow is an active, happy 2-year-old.
Hillvue Heights baptizes more than 700 people in 2024, so far
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (KT) — At Hillvue Heights Church, sharing the gospel “is a way of life,” says Lead Pastor Steve Ayers. That has resulted in the church baptizing 703 people this year — the highest yearly total in the church’s history. “There’s no magic...
Former voice of ‘Freddy Farm Bureau’ found shot to death
WEST POINT, Ky. (WAVE) - A community has been left in tears after a member of the West Point Methodists Church congregation was lost to gun violence. Louisville Metro police haven’t confirmed the details of Gordon Ritchie’s death, but social media posts and members of his church say the 78-year-old was shot dead in his home Sunday night.
Elizabethtown woman dies in motorcycle crash on WK Parkway
An Elizabethtown woman has died in a motorcycle accident on the Western Kentucky Parkway. The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office responded to the crash Friday evening at approximately 8:15 in the westbound lanes of the parkway near the 43-mile marker. According to WEVV.com, a witness told police the driver lost control of the motorcycle, but it was unclear why.
Questions to the Yum! Center after deadly shooting following concert
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Bullets holes were visible outside of the Kentucky Science Center, a children’s museum, after a fatal shooting following a concert at the KFC Yum! Center. The shooting happened late Saturday night after a local rapper, EST Gee, or George Stone, performed. Numerous bullets flew by...
Murder Mystery Dinner Show Returning To Oak Grove
Suspense, intrigue and dinner are on the menu again, as leadership from Oak Grove Tourism plan to host another Murder Mystery Dinner Show. Planned for August 31 at Valor Hall Conference & Event Center, guests will be transported to a world of immersive deception and interactive theatrical experience. Dorothy, ever...
Rabbit Hole Distillery Expansion Plans Threatened as Louisville Residents Fight to Save Historic Buildings
WLKY reported on July 10 that Rabbit Hole Distillery is facing resistance from residents against its expansion plans in Louisville, Kentucky. Residents issued a petition against the plans, taking issue with the demolition of two historic buildings. The Drinks Business reported that one resident, Kevin Dohn, started a Change.org petition in June to protect the buildings. "The two buildings slated for demolition are a quaint solid brick shotgun house at 223A S Clay St and a three-story solid brick Italianate building at 749 E Jefferson St.," the petition read. The outlet reported that Dohn is a professional renovator and believes the buildings date...
Carlik Jones joins rare Louisville basketball company as South Sudan heads to Olympics
Carlik Jones has accomplished something only two other former Louisville men's basketball standouts can say they've done. The 6-foot-1 guard will play in the 2024 Paris Olympics for South Sudan's burgeoning hoops program. ...
Middlesboro Nutrition now open on US 25E
Middlesboro has a new business offering loaded teas, coffee, shakes and energy drinks that not only come in a wide variety of delicious flavors but are also packed with vitamins and minerals without all the sugar. Middlesboro Nutrition is owned and operated by Brooke Munafo and Brooke Wagers. “It’s just a good place for loaded […] The post Middlesboro Nutrition now open on US 25E appeared first on Middlesboro News.
MAMAW Fest comes to Harlan
Downtown Harlan is gearing up for MAMAW Fest, on July 27. The festival is a first time event for downtown and is presented by Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College’s Higher Ground program. According to a press release, MAMAW (Mountains of Appalachia Music, Art, and Wellness) Fest features Appalachian music and arts and will celebrate […] The post MAMAW Fest comes to Harlan appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
PopCon Louisville's 2024 Prize Pack Giveaway
Prepare to be blown away by the epic experience waiting for you at PopCon Louisville, taking over the Kentucky International Convention Center with non-stop excitement from August 23rd to 25th!. Experience thrilling encounters with celebrities from your beloved TV shows and anime series, witness epic cosplay showdowns, participate in exciting...
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