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Ellis Park Heads Into Final 3 Days Of Live Racing With Titles Up For Grabs
HENDERSON, Ky. (Friday, Aug. 23, 2024) – The race for the 2024 champion jockey and trainer titles at Ellis Park will come down to the final three days of the season, running from Saturday-Monday. Jockey Jaime Torres holds a narrow lead with 21 wins, while trainer Steve Asmussen, North America’s all-time winningest trainer, is ahead by just one win in the standings.
State Mountain biking championship coming to Ben Hawes in October
Owensboro’s Rudy Mine Trails will host a state championship mountain bike race in late October. Officials announced Friday the Kentucky Interscholastic Cycling League will hold its championship race on the trails located just was of Ben Hawes Park on Sunday, Oct. 27. The event is expected to draw 300 riders of middle and high school age and their families to the event, which starts Saturday ...
First-ever recruits at Owensboro Police Academy lock up first half of training
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - Back in November, we told you about a new police academy coming to Owensboro and now it’s up and running and the first-ever recruits say it hits close to home. [Previous story: OPD bringing new police academy to the Tri-State]. “We’re a little over halfway...
Windy Hollow Speedway Offering $5 General Admission for Sunday, August 25th
Windy Hollow Speedway in Owensboro, KY is hosting Matt Kelley’s Birthday Bash and you’re invited!. Matt Kelley, owner of Kelley Trucking will be celebrating his birthday at the famed track on Sunday and has invited race fans to celebrate for only $5 for admission for ages 6 and up. The $5 admission price corresponds with Kelley’s No. 5 racing number in the CRUSA Street Stock Series.
Community invited to Madisonville's Illuminated Hot Air Balloon Glow next week
HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. (WEVV) — The City of Madisonville is one week away from hosting their 1st Illuminated Hot Air Balloon Glow. It's taking place Friday, August 30th at Mahr Park from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. City officials say entry is free and tethered balloon rides can be...
Thousands of disabled Hoosiers face 1-3 year long waitlists for state Medicaid waivers released in July
INDIANAPOLIS — Thousands of disabled Hoosiers could spend months, if not years, on a waitlist to receive Medicaid waivers. These include the Pathways Waiver (for Hoosiers over 60 who require nursing-level care), or the Health & Wellness Waiver (for Hoosiers under 60 who require nursing-level care), according to lawmakers on the Medicaid Advisory Committee and […]
Expectations for Brock Vandagriff, Gavin Wimsatt and other incoming transfers
The transfer portal has become ingrained in college football culture. A year ago, Kentucky's starting quarterback (Devin Leary), starting running back (Ray Davis), starting left tackle (Marques Cox) and second-leading receiver (Tayvion Robinson) were all transfers. The open market is an opportunity for college football programs to address areas of weakness within their program. The upcoming season is no different. UK will be relying upon new faces to make big contributions.
8 Illinois KFC Locations Closed Forever this Week With No Warning
This is not what you want to hear if you love fried chicken fast and live in Illinois. At least 8 locations in the state closed permanently this week and it appears they did so with no warning whatsoever. I saw this report just shared by Yahoo News. They say...
Evansville man accused of touching paramedics inappropriately
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – An Evansville man is being charged with sexual battery after allegedly touching medical professionals inappropriately. According to a police affidavit, two paramedics with the American Medical Response were allegedly touched inappropriately by Spencer Cordell after he had been making sexual remarks and gestures towards them. Police say both of the paramedics […]
Northwest wins first football game in 2 years with victory over Fort Campbell | PHOTOS
FORT CAMPBELL, KY (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – For the first time in 714 days, the Vikings have won a football game. Northwest traveled to Fryar Stadium at Fort Campbell High School on Aug. 23, and behind a strong start, the Vikings won, 35-16. Northwest came out of the gates swinging, scoring 28 points in the first half. The ground game was effective for the Vikings, highlighted by Brice Moore’s four touchdowns rushing.
Active shooter training causes temporary delays at Louisville Muhammad Ali Airport
False reports of an active shooter during a training drill at the Kentucky Air National Guard base caused a temporary delay at the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF). Natalie Ciresi Chaudoin, spokesperson for the Louisville Regional Airport Authority, said SDF experienced a "very brief" stop lasting around ten minutes because of the incident, and only one flight was diverted. ...
Louisville football fans mad at College Gameday over Cardinals' omission
Louisville football fans have not forgotten the success that the Cardinals had in the first season under Jeff Brohm a year ago. They played for the ACC Championship last season and had a real shot to win the conference for the first time in quite a while. It was an impressive first year from Brohm.
Still No Justice: Federal Judge Dismisses Core Charges Against Two Cops Involved In Breonna Taylor Raid
Once again, the case of Breonna Taylor has proven that the American legal system is set up in a way that protects police officers far more than it holds them accountable. According to WDRB, U.S. District Court Judge Charles Simpson ruled Thursday that the second Taylor’s boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, fired a shot at the cops he thought were intruders trying to break into their apartment, he became responsible for Taylor’s death, not the cops, who fired a garage of bullets in response, killing Taylor and endangering the lives of several other residents in the apartment building.
Monroe Deals Rebels 44-13 Opening-Night Loss
The Todd County Central football team didn’t get the start to the 2024 season it was looking for on Friday. Instead, for the second year in a row the Rebels found themselves on the wrong end of a matchup with Monroe County in a 44-13 loss to the visiting Falcons.
Physical Maroons Maul Union County To Open 2024 (w/PHOTOS)
The last time Madisonville North Hopkins had topped Union County in football, it was 2019. Jeriah Hightower was a senior about to commit to Eastern Kentucky. Jay Burgett — now Paducah Tilghman’s athletic director — was still the skipper. And the squad was on the brink of a historic, special 11-win season.
EPD opens investigation after bank defrauded out of nearly $10K
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Evansville Police Department is investigating after they say someone stole thousands of dollars from the bank in a fraud scheme. Officers say they were called to the Heritage Federal Credit Union on N. Burkhardt Road to speak with an employee about the situation. According to...
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