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Man arrested in connection with Louisville mall shooting

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – The man arrested for a shooting at the Mall Saint Matthews is now facing a $250,000 bond. On Wednesday, the Louisville Metro Police Department announced that an arrest had been made in the case. Treshawn Fowler-Milan, 21, was arrested in connection to the shooting, that occurred on May 31. Police say two groups got into an…

KKK recruitment flyers found in Kentucky

Photo source: WLEXMontgomery County, Ky. (WLEX) – Residents in Mount Sterling, Kentucky woke up Sunday morning to KKK recruitment flyers dropped on their front lawns. And neighbors say there were even more flyers at the start of the day before people started to remove them. Similar flyers were spread along a nearby street, as well as on at least two…

Living Well: Reduced Screen Time for Kids During the Summer

It’s a challenge year-round, but especially over the summer. Kids may spend a lot of time watching screens to occupy themselves. While devices and other screens may have a place in a child’s life, health experts say too much use can lead to problems. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has more…

Nashville Soccer Club Introduces Adem Sipić, the First Homegrown Signing in Club History

NASHVILLE – Nashville Soccer Club, in a historic press conference for the organization at GEODIS Park, announced today the signing of Academy product Adem Sipić, as Nashville SC’s first Homegrown player. Sipić will become eligible to compete as a Boy in Gold in Major League Soccer in the 2024 season through 2027, with a club option for 2028. As part of…

WKU PD to purchase updated body armor, pistols with grant

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This fall, Western Kentucky University will be better protected after the campus police department received more than $48,000 to upgrade weapons and equipment. The WKU Police Department says they applied for two grants through the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security, which would allow the purchase of new, updated equipment. “We received a letter that we are…

2 children help lead to rescue in Adair County

Photo source: Adair County Emergency ManagementCOLUMBIA, Ky. – Several people are now safe after two children made a call for help in Adair County, officials say. Adair County Emergency Management says first responders were dispatched Tuesday shortly before 5:30 p.m. Officials say the callers were two young girls that reported multiple children and adults had fallen into a ravine. The…

KSP searching for man wanted on animal cruelty charge

Photo source: Kentucky State PoliceCOLUMBIA, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is looking for a man it says is facing multiple charges, including cruelty to animals. Rennie Lee Peck, 49, is described as 6 feet 1 inch tall with blue eyes. Authorities say Peck has several tattoos, including an artistic sleeve with a gun, a graveyard and skulls on his…

Frozen fruit recalled for risk of hepatitis A

Photo source: FDA(CNN) – A fruit company based in Salem, Oregon is voluntarily recalling several of its frozen fruit items that contain strawberries. Willamette Valley Fruit Company says the strawberries were grown in Mexico and could be contaminated with hepatitis A. The company is recalling the following products out of an abundance of caution. They include Great Value Sliced Strawberries,…

Bud Light loses spot as top-selling beer in U.S.

Image source: Getty Images(CNN) – Bud Light is no longer the top-selling beer in the U.S. Modelo Especial took over the spot in May. According to an analysis of Nielsen data by consulting firm Bump Williams, Modelo respresented more than 8% of retail store beer sales in the four weeks ending June 3. Bud Light was just above 7% during…