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Man accused of DUI, murder in death of LMPD detective out on home incarceration

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – The former MSD driver who faces charges of murder and DUI in the death of Louisville Metro Police Department Det. Deidre Mengedoht has been released from jail and into home incarceration. Roger Burdette was released from Metro Corrections on Tuesday, one day after his bond was lowered during a court hearing. As part of the conditions…

Infant survives overdose

(WLWT) An infant is recovering after overdosing on drugs in Covington, Kentucky. The 9-month-old was rushed to the hospital Sunday night and revived with Narcan. It’s not clear what the baby was exposed to. “Any parents that are leaving narcotics, especially opiates, anywhere their children might get hold of them is someone that is so involved in drugs that they’re…

Trump doubles down on McCain criticism

(NBC News) President Trump doubled down Tuesday on his recent criticism of the late Senator John McCain. Referencing McCain’s vote against an Obamacare repeal, Mr. Trump said “I think that’s disgraceful. Plus, there are other things. I was never a fan of John McCain and I never will be.” McCain died of cancer in August of last year, but his…

Soldier gives son a surprise he’ll never forget

LEBANON, TN (WSMV)- A Midstate father gave his nine-year-old son, Luca, a surprise he’ll never forget. Staff Sergeant Rob Cesternino had been serving with the Tennessee National Guard in Jordan and Southern Syria since May of 2018. Cesternino, a father of six, says he talked to his youngest, Luca, about every two weeks while he was deployed. Cesternino and his wife…

Former VP candidate Tim Kaine to speak in Louisville

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Former vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine will be in Kentucky next month to speak at the University of Louisville. Kaine, a Democratic U.S. Senator from Virginia, will speak as part of the McConnell Center’s Distinguished Speaker Series. Kaine ran on the ticket with Hillary Clinton in 2016 and has been a senator since 2012. He was…

Laser strikes investigated at Charlotte airport

(WCNC) The Federal Aviation Administration confirms a green laser was pointed at a Delta Airlines flight headed to the Charlotte airport late Sunday night. The crew of Delta Air Lines Flight 2409 reported that a green laser illuminated the cockpit on final approach to Charlotte Douglas International Airport at 11:30 p.m. Sunday. The Boeing 717 flight originated in Atlanta. The…