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Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting A Sweet Retreat in Elizabethtown. I decided to order a Cherry-filled Cake for a birthday celebration and let me tell you, it was a delight! The cake was not only delicious but also a feast for the eyes. The cherries were fresh and sweet, perfectly complementing the chocolate-flavored cream.

If you’re a student at a Louisville elementary school, Wednesday might just be your favorite day of the week. Perhaps because of its reputation as the “hump day,” it’s also become the day of action for the “Flash Dads” a volunteer group of fathers from the school district of all different races, creeds, and professions who surprise the children with fist bumps and high fives to start the school day.

A recent road rage shooting on Highway 69 at Cooks Lake Road in Hardin County has once again brought the spotlight on the concerning rise of aggressive driving and its consequences. The incident left 26-year-old Stephen Parr critically injured after a violent confrontation with 52-year-old Thomas Wayne Wolcott, who is facing serious charges including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The swift response from law enforcement resulted in Wolcott's apprehension and the seizure of the vehicle involved, a red Nissan Versa. As the community grapples with the shock, Parr's condition is reported as stable, while authorities continue their appeal for witnesses to aid the ongoing investigation.

WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the highest elevations of the northern mountains from late Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday evening for 3 to 6 inches of snow, with 1 to 3 inches expected in the surrounding lower mountain elevations. Mainly rain is expected across the lowlands, with a light […]

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT/Gray News) - A Lexington man was in disbelief after he won $100,000 on a Kentucky Lottery scratch-off ticket. Ricardo Vasquez purchased the Pink Diamond ticket last month at the Speedway on Winchester Road in Lexington. Vasquez had just returned to his car when he began to scratch...

BOONE COUNTY, Ky. (WXIX) - Northbound Interstate 75 is open again in northern Kentucky at the Richwood exit, according to Boone County dispatchers. It was shut down for nearly two hours during the morning commute Tuesday. A semi-truck hauling 9 vehicles caught on fire just after 7 a.m., according to...

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Elizabethtown Police Department's K-9 Indy received a pretty special donation from Vested Interest in K-9s - a protective vest to keep him safe. Established in 2009, Vested Interest in K-9s is a non-profit organization that provides bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - We have a clipper rolling into the region later today into early Wednesday, and this will bring showers and a touch of winter weather to the region. A much bigger storm then rumbles through here this weekend and may bring everything from strong storms to snowflakes.

A high-speed police chase originating in Indianapolis concludes with a crash in Scott County, Indiana. The pursued suspect collided with a Caruthersville police vehicle, leading to a foot chase in a field. The incident resulted in an arrest and a K9 taken to a vet.

Discover how the Biden Administration is tackling the deadly fentanyl drug trade with a new strategy. Learn about the 'strike force' initiative, a crackdown on illegal financial networks supporting cartels and drug traffickers, and the recent US-China deal to curb fentanyl production.

Kentucky Power Rate Request and Proposed Settlement Still Open For Comment. Kentucky Power (KP), a utility serving 20 of Kentucky’s poorest counties, has asked for an increase in electricity rates for homeowners, renters, and small businesses – the fourth in eight years. The increase, currently in a settlement...

• A FedEx truck was robbed by at least four suspects in the San Miguel Ranch neighborhood of Chula Vista. • The robbery was caught on a Ring camera, showing the suspects pointing a weapon at the delivery driver and grabbing packages from the truck.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - With chilly months ahead and some colder temperatures already making their way in, your wallet may be taking a hit. “It’s our responsibility to assist families, to keep them warm and safe inside their homes,” said Karen Atkins, Kentucky River Foothills. Kentucky River Foothills...

In an effort to promote roadway safety, the Kentucky State Police Post 4 has rolled out a series of traffic safety checkpoints across multiple counties including Hardin, Jefferson, Bullitt, Nelson, Meade, Breckinridge, LaRue, and Grayson. These checkpoints are designed to ensure compliance with traffic regulations, confirm the safety of vehicle equipment, and prevent impaired driving, which have been statistically linked to higher accident rates and reduced use of safety restraints. Notably, locations in Grayson County have been disclosed, with checkpoints at crucial junctures such as Hwy 88 and KY 54, intending to significantly reduce the rates of injuries and fatalities on the road.

The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man was killed when a vehicle crossed the center line. The accident occurred in the 12000 block of Leitchfield Road (Hwy 62) in Eastview when a westbound vehicle driven by Jeffrey Stults, of Hardin County, crossed the center line and struck a vehicle being driven by 58-year-old Jeffrey Sheroan, of Cecilia, according to a report by The News-Enterprise.

The incident took place while workers were busy trying to clean the streets after the parade in the downtown area.

Good Tuesday, folks. We have a clipper rolling into the region later today into early Wednesday, and this will bring showers and a touch of winter weather to the region. A much bigger storm then rumbles through here this weekend and may bring everything from strong storms to snowflakes. Our...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Gov. Andy Beshear has signed a proclamation designating Dec. 2-9 as Winter Weather Awareness Week in Kentucky to emphasize the importance of education about the risks of winter weather. “We have overcome unimaginable weather events together, and I want to ensure we are prepared for...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Temperatures will fluctuate this week, but in general be around the average for early December. Download the WSMV 4 First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Android. Our team of meteorologists will send alerts to your phone about conditions headed your way. They also share custom videos about the weather where you live.