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Louisville MetroSafe workers honored with BBQ breakfast
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- First responders risk their lives every day to protect those in the community and Saturday was a time to say thank you. Hogfathers BBQ cooked breakfast for the men and women at MetroSafe. Competition BBQ grillers and smokers were brought in as a surprise to the...
Superintendent of the year awarded to Breckinridge County educator
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Breckinridge County educator, Dr. Nick Carter, was named the 2025 Superintendent of the Year by the Kentucky Association of School Administrators. Officials say a panel conducts a selection process to determine the Superintendent of the Year and the nominees for the award are evaluated based on four criteria: leadership for training, […]
Group attempts to break record for most pushups
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Saturday at Iron Jungle Family Fitness in Owensboro a group of Tri-Staters tried to set the record for most pushups. They broke the record once before and now they’re hoping to do it again. The group is hoping to get up to 22,000 pushups. The results of their attempt will need […]
Murray State eager to lean on “Grandpa” Jayden Johannsen’s experience
MURRAY, KY (Dakota News Now) - Former Washington Warrior Jayden Johannsen is a veteran of the college football game with five seasons under his belt. After four stellar seasons at D2 South Dakota Mines in which he racked up nearly 9800 total yards and 98 touchdowns, Murray State head coach Jody Wright is counting on that experience as he brings him in to compete at quarterback for the Racers.
Who wins 4A? Better find a storm shelter, a Blue Tornado looks like it is on the way! @pths_football, @BCRebelFootball, @FootballJCHS, @Tomcat_football, @CovCathFootball, @PCCHSFootball, @AlPopsFootball, @minguabeefjerky, @840WHAS, @sfitz_840whas
’24 may be the year of inclement weather as the “Blue Tornado” look poised to make a charge. Class 4A is a tough one to pick as it is, like last season, among the deeper classifications with good teams located all over the commonwealth. Paducah Tilghman has tremendous talent and Boyle County may boast the best overall football player in the ’25 graduating class. Covington Catholic lost a ton, but they are the Colonels (after all) which means they are always formidable. This is a deep, deep level of competition and winning this classification is significant.
Now streaming | Shows and movies to binge this weekend
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The weekend is here, which means some of us will take to our couches and look for something new to binge. Here are some shows and movies to stream this weekend:. The 2024 Summer Olympics. To state the obvious, many will be tuning into the Summer...
Tony the Tiger spreads smiles in tristate Walmart
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Frosted Flakes mascot, Tony the Tiger, made an appearance in the tri-state today. He visited the west side Walmart in Evansville and spread smiles to everyone in the store. In addition to taking pictures with Walmart employees and shoppers Tony handed out free cereal bowls. Organizers say Tony’s presence is helping […]
Greater Cincinnati library to close for renovations, will move to curbside pickups
NEWPORT, Ky. (WKRC) - Some readers in the Tri-State will have to get their books curbside for the time being. The Newport branch of the Campbell County Library will close starting next week due to renovations. Some of the renovations are upgrades to the floors, bathrooms, and elevator. It will...
Memphis Grizzlies' star Ja Morant inducted into Murray State Hall of Fame
MURRAY, Ky. — Ja Morant is a two-time NBA all-star, rookie of the year winner and most improved player in 2022 but being inducted into Murray State's hall of fame on Saturday night was a humbling moment for the Memphis Grizzlies superstar. "There's a lot of people that have...
Louisville-area Verizon retailer gives away $3 million worth of free backpacks
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Louisville area Verizon stores will be getting kids ready to go back to school Sunday. Round Room LLC, a Verizon-authorized retailer, will be giving away $3 million worth of free backpacks. They’ll be available at locations in Carrollton, Ky., New Albany, Seymour, Madison, North Vernon, Scottsburg...
New 'West End Gin' hosts official launch in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- While Louisville is known for bourbon, a new local brand of Gin took the spotlight on Saturday. West End Gin from Dr. Dawn and Stacey Wade officially launched. The premium gin was created and bottled in Louisville with 12 ingredients and notes of orange and citrus peel.
HTF Preview: Union Co. looks to break through with potent rushing attack
MORGANFIELD, Ky. (WEHT) – Union County football is returning a bulk of their rushing offense that made them so lethal last season. The Braves are hoping it’s good enough to allow them to break through the third round of the postseason this year. Watch the story above for the full 2024 preview from the team.
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