(Credit: Pixabay)LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Two Louisville nursing homes will permanently shut down after officials say state surveys found “substantial noncompliance with Medicare rules and regulations,” including rodents, resident neglect and abuse. According to the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky, Hillcreek Rehab and Care on Breckenridge Lane and St. Matthews Care and Rehab Center on Browns…
Photos courtesy of the Laurel County correctional centerLAUREL COUNTY, Ky. – Authorities say they have arrested two dozen people as part of a “drug roundup” in Laurel County. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, ongoing investigations resulted in charges that include trafficking meth, trafficking heroin, possession of meth, trafficking opiates, drug indictment warrants, probation violation, persistent felony offender, a…
Photo source: CNN(POOL, CNN) – A federal judge has ordered former President Donald Trump and his co-defendant Walt Nauta to keep quiet about evidence given to the defense in the classified documents case. Trump pleaded not guilty last week to 37 counts. Prosecutors say he mishandled top secret documents after he left office and obstructed the investigation into the documents….
Photo source: Bardstown Fire DepartmentBARDSTOWN, Ky. – Four thoroughbred horses are dead after a fire broke out in a horse trailer on the Bluegrass Parkway. The Bardstown Fire Department says it responded with Nelson County Fire and Rescue around 6:29 a.m. Monday for a report of a horse trailer on fire at mile marker 20. Additional dispatch information led crews…
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Rhythmic gymnast Lee Dockins of Russellville is adding to her legacy with an All-Around Gold Medal at the Special Olympics World Summer Games. According to a release by Special Olympics Kentucky, Dockins scored an incredible 58.200 to win her division by nearly 12 full points over Costa Rica’s Aylin Marlin. Lizette Niura Zurita of Bolivia took the…
In this week’s SoKy’s Choice, we discovered the details about this year’s BG Wine Fest. Located at the Historic Railpark & Train Museum, this is the ultimate wine festival experience in Bowling Green for guests 21 and older! On July 8th from 12:00 – 6:00 PM, you can soak up the sun and a fabulous variety of wines! Tickets are…
Monday was Juneteenth, it’s a time to honor the emancipation of enslaved black people in the U.S. But, even today, there’s still a struggle for equality, and it includes health and access to healthcare. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has more on how a health expert says we can all support…
FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Franklin Police Department says it is making an effort to tackle speeding in some areas. As a result, the police department says it beginning to conduct traffic enforcement on residential streets with complaints of speeding. Police say they have received complaints about West Cedar Street, North College Street, South College Street and Highway 1008 at Bluegrass…
Photo source: Glasgow High School GLASGOW, Ky. – Glasgow High School’s Beta Club has a reason to celebrate. After competing in the finals Monday, the school says its Beta Club won a national championship in show choir. Events took place at the National Beta Convention in Louisville. At the competition, the following Glasgow High School students took home awards: Rudra…
