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Kentucky data expert discusses the impact of the state’s beloved 120 counties
Organizers for the 120th Kentucky State Fair have themed this year’s event around celebrating all 120 counties. A local data expert shares how people move in and around those counties, and if he thinks that number could change.
Update: Kentucky State Police Issues Golden Alert for Mt. Vernon Man
MT. VERNON, Ky. (WKYT) - UPDATE: James Ackerman has been found safe in Tennessee. (08/24/24) Kentucky State Police are searching for a Rockcastle County man who went missing early Friday morning. James Anthony Ackerman, 83, was last seen at his home in Mt. Vernon around 11 a.m. According to state...
Filmmakers gather in Louisa for film festival
LOUISA, Ky. (WYMT) - Filmmakers and directors from all over Kentucky and West Virginia gathered in Louisa for the first Big Sandy Film Festival. For people in the region who have a passion for filmmaking and acting there are very few options to be able to explore that activity, co-founder of the festival, Justin Prince said.
4-star DL commit Javeon Campbell talks Kentucky, Wan’Dale Robinson, and playing tight end
There wasn’t a player on the field who could match Javeon Campbell‘s size, physicality, and overall athleticism. Now up to 6-foot-5, 280 pounds on the defensive line, the Western Hills High School senior looked dominant against Bourbon County in a 46-0 shutout victory to open the 2024 season on Friday night. Essentially an unknown recruit […] The post 4-star DL commit Javeon Campbell talks Kentucky, Wan’Dale Robinson, and playing tight end appeared first on On3.
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. ...
ESPN dubs Reed Sheppard the heavy favorite for NBA Rookie of the Year
The Kentucky Wildcats probably didn’t realize the caliber of player they were getting in 4-star guard Reed Sheppard, who joined the Cats at the start of last season and quickly became one of their best players. From Kentucky, Sheppard quickly became a fan favorite. He exploded onto the scene...
Dee Parker rushes for three TDs during Whitley County’s 29-14 win over Knox Central
WILLIAMSBURG — Whitley County’s Dee Parker entered the season as one of the Top 25 finest players in the 13th Region, and he showed why during Friday’s matchup with Knox Central. Parker led his team in rushing and found pay dirt three times during the Colonels’ 29-14...
Three union strikes in Louisville will continue into next week, workers say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Union workers at three companies within the Louisville Metro are on strike for different reasons and plan to continue striking until compromises are met. Members of 32BJ Service Employees International Union who work at Monument Chemical started protesting Thursday afternoon over safety concerns. "These are dangerous...
Glasgow native is high bidder on $10.5million ham
Wednesday morning Kentuckians gathered for the 60th Annual Kentucky Farm Bureau Ham Breakfast at the state fair, where Glasgow native Kelly Craft and her husband, Joe, were winning bidders for an 18.2 lb. ham. The hefty ham was produced by Broadbent B&B in Kuttawa, and made history as the highest...
Future Healers program deliver new medical books to Nashville expansion chapter
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Louisville nonprofit delivered new educational books to a group in Nashville focused on supporting children impacted by violence. Christopher 2X's Game Changers has devoted resources to supporting children impacted by gun violence with the Future Healers program, which is a partnership between the Game Changers, UofL Hospital's Trauma Institute and students at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. The goal of the program is to help Louisville children who have been impacted by violence in their neighborhoods to build a better future.
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