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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 […]
Kentucky Football Pre Fall Camp Depth Chart Projection
An idea of where Kentucky's depth chart stands heading into fall camp. SEC Media Days is in the books and fall camp is about to kick off for the Kentucky Wildcats, who will begin final preparations for the 2024 season. Kentucky is looking to extend its program-long bowl eligibility streak...
Man dead after motorcycle crash in Breckinridge County
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A man is dead after a crash in Breckinridge County Saturday evening, according to Kentucky State Police. KSP said calls came in around 5:11 p.m. requesting assistance with a car and motorcycle crash in the 1500 block KY 144. An initial investigation showed that 58-year-old William...
Pathfinder Enrollment Day Planned For July 30th At HCC
Hopkinsville Community College will give returning and potential students a chance to learn about class offerings and how college will fit into their lives during the second of two Pathfinder Enrollment Days Tuesday. HCC Admissions Officer Angel Prescott says anyone interested in attending Hopkinsville Community College can stop by the...
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.
Be Our Guest at Mesa de la Familia Mexican Restaurant
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- WDRB invites you to Be Our Guest at Mesa de la Familia, Louisville's home for authentic Mexican Food, Fun and Family!. The restaurant, located at 2209 Meadow Drive in Louisville, offers 5-star authentic Mexican food and handmade cocktails. You can get a $30 certificate for just...
Students get ready for school with backpack giveaway in Louisville's Shawnee neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- School is just a few days away for many districts and it's not too late for students to have everything they need for a good start. A backpack giveaway took place on Saturday afternoon at the Boys and Girls Club in Louisville's Shawnee neighborhood. Rhonda, who goes by "Miss Winkie," does back to school drives to honor her son who was murdered six years ago.
Hundreds of specialty beers showcased at Summer Beer Fest at Frazier History Museum
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Beer lovers spent Saturday cooling off with a cold one at Frazier History Museum in downtown Louisville. The 20th annual Summer Beer Fest was held at the museum on Main Street. There were around 200 specialty beers, along with vendors and live street music. Dozens of...
"A volcano you'd be setting off": Legal experts say Kim Davis could help chip away at LGBTQ+ rights
A broad swath of legal experts told Salon that they doubt that former Kentucky clerk Kim Davis’ longshot strategy to get the Supreme Court to overturn its pivotal 2015 same-sex marriage ruling will work in one fell swoop – but they say Davis’ argument could fuel future attacks on LGBTQ+ rights down the road.
Senior Citizen’s Fall Harvest event set for Sept. 19
Kenton County’s annual Senior Citizen’s Fall Harvest is quickly approaching. The Kenton County Fiscal Court is hosting the harvest on Sept. 19 from. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The picnic will be held at the Kenton County Fairgrounds with access and parking located off of Harris Pike in Independence.
Don't Waste Your Money | Save money and see more singers with music festivals
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- If you've been to a concert in the past two years, you know that prices are up much more than the inflation rate. The cheaper alternative? Multi-act music festivals!. Katie Briley couldn't believe how high Taylor Swift tickets were on third party sites last summer, topping...
Four downs with Simon Kenton
Roy Lucas won’t remember the 2023 football season for the 5-2 start. No, Simon Kenton’s fourth-year head coach painfully recalled the Pioneers’ last three games in a 5-5 season – regular-season losses to Ryle, Ashland and Fern Creek in the opening round of the Class 6A playoffs by a combined 14 points.
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’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.
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...
Starting 5: St. Xavier High School alum honored, Louisville Cardinals in Olympics, more
St. Xavier High School graduate Chris Burke was recently inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. Burke, part of St. X's Class of 1998, played baseball at the University of Tennessee, earning All-American honors each of his three seasons. As a junior, he led the Volunteers to the College World Series and was a National Player of the Year finalist. ...
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