Norfolk casino developer pledges $1M to NSU, Jefferson county

Norfolk casino operator pledges $1 million to Norfolk State University

Boyd Gaming will become the title sponsor of the hospitality program in the Norfolk State University’s School of Business.

Contested races emerge in Clallam, Jefferson counties

Filing week is a wrap, with 12 offices in Clallam County and 10 offices in Jefferson County that will be contested.

Jefferson County major increase in tourism in 2024

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WBRC) - Tourism brought in a record-breaking $2.57 billion of revenue to Jefferson County in 2024. The ...

Norfolk casino operator gives $1M to NSU to develop gaming management program

Boyd Gaming will become the title sponsor of Norfolk State University's Department of Tourism & Hospitality Management after pledging to give the school $1 million.

Spacious Seating, VIP Treatment to Greet Visitors and Entertainers at New Downtown Venue

BJCC and Live Nation execs gave media a sneak peek of the new Coca-Cola Amphitheater downtown, which is opening in June.

Norfolk casino developer pledges $1M to NSU

Boyd Gaming, the company behind the $750 million Norfolk casino, pledged $1 million to Norfolk State University to support its business school’s tourism and hospitality management program.

Eighty-eight hopefuls file for public office

Forty-nine candidates filed for 36 offices in Clallam County, and 39 candidates have filed for 32 offices in Jefferson County. There are a total of 48 open positions in Clallam County and 42 in ...

Riverside lawsuit challenging Cedar Rapids casino license has key court hearing

Three months after the groundbreaking of the Cedar Crossing Casino, the ongoing legal battle with Riverside Casino continues in Henry County court.Due to courtr ...

Presque Isle Downs & Casino in potential danger of closing — Here’s who it will impact

When Presque Isle Downs & Casino opened in 2007, not everyone welcomed the new attraction with open arms. But as time went on ...

Two Jefferson Area elementary schools closed due to rash outbreak

Both Jefferson Elementary and Rock Creek Elementary were shut down Friday after multiple students reportedly developed a viral and contagious rash. The closures come as Ashtabula County continues ...

Jefferson County Fire teams up with Red Cross for ‘Sound the Alarm’

MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) - Volunteers with the American Red Cross, Jefferson County Fire and EMS, and Warm Springs Fire and Safety, installed free smoke alarms as part of the national Red Cross ...

1 hospitalized after rollover crash in Jefferson Twp

JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — One person is in the hospital after a rollover crash in Jefferson Township Friday evening. Around 9:45 p.m., deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office ...

Jefferson County major increase in tourism in 2024

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WBRC) - Tourism brought in a record-breaking $2.57 billion of revenue to Jefferson County in 2024. The ...

Officials ID teen killed following shooting at Valley Station apartment complex

A teen is dead after suffering a gunshot wound to the head. A man was later taken into custody in relation to the shooting.

Authorities identify 17-year-old Louisville boy shot and killed in Valley Station

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A 17-year-old boy who died after a shooting in Valley Station was identified Friday. The Jefferson ...

New Jefferson City Boys and Girls Club youth center to open in August

The Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson City announced Friday the Burcham Youth Center is officially set to open its doors ahead ...

Jefferson Mayor Proclaims May 9th As GAMSA Day, Celebrating Jefferson Matters’s National Achievement

In honor of Jefferson Matters being granted the 2025 Great American Main Street Award (GAMSA), Jefferson Mayor, Craig Berry, ...

Highway 18 Outdoor Theatre, one of Wisconsin's last drive-in movie theaters, is closed

The Highway 18 drive-in in Jefferson closed after the 2024 season when the theater's owner retired. The property is still for ...

Troubleshooters: Indiana BBQ smoker business owner arrested after leaving customers feeling burnt

Multiple customers of Southern Smokers complained to WAVE they waited months or longer past their due dates to receive ...

Pickleball, tennis courts opening in Fern Creek Park

Louisville officials, including Mayor Craig Greenberg and Councilman Kevin Bratcher, celebrated the opening of the new pickleball and tennis courts in the southeastern Jefferson County park Wednesday.

Hellbender Preserve opens in Jefferson County, blending nature and history

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — The Hellbender Preserve is set to open its doors to the public, marking a significant milestone in a decade-long redevelopment effort. The grand opening coincides with ...

Suspect found guilty of first-degree murder in deadly rock throwing trial

Bartell was driving in Jefferson County when a rock went through her windshield, hitting her in the head and killing her. Koenig, 18 years old at the time, was on trial for first-degree murder as ...

Jefferson Forest baseball tops LCA in pitchers' duel

FOREST — Brayden Gregory had worked in relief roles all season, with the goal of eventually receiving a start on the mound. That time was Thursday against rival Liberty Christian. In a ...

Jefferson County commissioners show support for Issue 2

TAKING CHARGE – Theodora Timmons strikes the gavel Thursday to start the Jefferson County Commission meeting. Timmons, 5, was celebrating Take Your Daughter to Work Day with her father ...