LEXINGTON, Ky. — Health officials have issued a nonfatal drug overdose alert across 17 counties in Central Kentucky, warning residents after hospitals reported a significant spike in emergency visits linked to overdoses. Surge in Overdose Cases According to the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH), since Sept. 11, hospitals in the region have recorded 67…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Authorities confirmed that one person was killed after an explosion rocked the AAK facility in the Shively neighborhood on Sunday afternoon. Explosion Reported on 7th Street Road The Louisville and Shively fire departments responded to a fire alarm just after 12:30 p.m. at the plant on the 2500 block of 7th Street…
INDEPENDENCE, Ky. — A violent SWAT standoff in Northern Kentucky left two people dead and one person injured, authorities confirmed early Monday. Shelter-in-Place Order The incident began late Sunday night when police responded to a situation unfolding on Regal Ridge Drive. Around 11 p.m., residents were ordered to shelter in place, staying inside their homes…
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A man is recovering in the hospital after being shot during an early morning incident in a Lexington neighborhood on Mount Rushmore Way. Shooting Reported Around 2 A.M. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers were called to the scene at approximately 2:15 a.m. Saturday following reports of gunfire. When they arrived,…
CLAY COUNTY, Ky. — Authorities say a 21-year-old Ohio man has been arrested after he allegedly impersonated a police officer in a scheme that targeted a Kentucky woman and left her family shaken. How the Scam Began On Sept. 17, the victim was contacted by a man claiming to be a law enforcement officer. He…
MADISON, Wis. — As fall migration picks up, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is calling on residents to help protect the state’s endangered reptiles and amphibians. The agency is urging drivers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts to stay alert for wildlife crossing roads and trails, and to report sightings that could provide critical data…
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Residents across central and east-central Wisconsin should prepare for unsettled weather conditions tonight and into the early part of the week, with forecasters warning of storms, dense fog, and possible travel hazards. Storms and Fog Overnight The U.S. National Weather Service in Green Bay reports that isolated showers and thunderstorms are…
WISCONSIN — Ghost stories aren’t just for campfires. Across the state, some of the most historic and beautiful hotels are also known for paranormal activity, with guests and staff reporting strange sights, unexplained noises, and chilling encounters. Here are 19 of the most famous haunted hotels in Wisconsin you can still visit today. Astor House…
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Commuters across Northeast Wisconsin should prepare for a challenging start to the week, as the National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Dense Fog Advisory in effect until 8 a.m. Monday. Areas Impacted The advisory covers Brown, Outagamie, Door, Winnebago, Calumet, Manitowoc, Marinette, Oconto, Florence, and Kewaunee counties. Visibility…
RACINE, Wis. — The U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force is asking for the public’s help in locating three fugitives accused of carrying out an armed robbery in Racine after luring a victim through a Facebook Marketplace ad. Armed Robbery Setup In June 2024, a seller posted a truck for sale on Facebook Marketplace. Instead of…