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Louisville trying to land two-sport star from California
University of Louisville women's basketball coach Jeff Walz already has some West Coast flair on his roster. Senior guard Jayda Curry is from Corona, Calif., while freshmen Mackenly Randolph, Izela Arenas, and Tajianna Roberts all come from California. So, don't be surprised if they add some more down the road.
Lexington man facing federal hate crime charges
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Lexington man is facing federal hate crime charges. The U.S. Department of Justice says 53-year-old Melvin Litteral was arrested and charged with brandishing a firearm and interfering in a federally protected activity. The incident happened back in March at Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen on Walden Drive....
Henderson native Edwards gets Harvard fellowship to advance biomedical firm
Henderson native Aaron Edwards has been named by Harvard Business School as one of its five 2024-2025 Blavatnik Fellows, providing him with resources to advance the startup biomedical technology company he co-founded and hone his leadership talents over the coming 12 months. Edwards in May completed his MBA from Harvard...
London Police Department to host Travis Hurley Memorial Golf Scramble
LONDON, Ky. (WYMT) - The second annual Travis Hurley Memorial Golf Scramble organized by the London Police Department Fallen Officer Foundation is coming up. On August 16, players will put their best tee forward to support a good cause and remember an even better friend. Lieutenant Hurley was a 21...
Plans for abandoned Urban Government Center met with opposition
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Louisville Metro Urban Government Center needs to be repurposed. Essentially everybody agrees to that, but the question is how. The Upper Paristown Preservation Trust, or UPPT, is behind current plans to redevelop this metro-owned property. UPPT is the same group that transformed Paristown Point, with restaurants, a concert hall, and seasonal events.
Rose Gynecology opens location in Erlanger
Dr. Madeleine Rose kicked off her medical career in Northern Kentucky by helping deliver babies at St. Luke Hospital. Years later, she’s delivering on her promise to give back to the women of Northern Kentucky through her namesake practice, Rose Gynecology. Rose Gynecology unveiled its newest location at 437...
Henderson appoints a new deputy city clerk
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The city of Henderson has appointed a new deputy city clerk. Officials say Henderson native Jessa Brandon has been appointed by the city of Henderson for this role. Brandon is a graduate of Henderson County High School and Murray State University where she earned a degree in business administration. She most […]
The Louisville Black Chef Showcase Is Back This August
The Louisville Black Chef Showcase is back to exhibit the best in Black cooking across the city. Hungry patrons won’t have to wait too much longer to try some of the best foods Louisville has to offer. The Black Chef Showcase, located at the Melwood Arts Center (1860 Mellwood Ave.) is on Sunday, Aug. 18 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
City of Island discuss ballpark damages from May tornado
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The City of Island held a special meeting Monday night to discuss the damages done to the Island Ballpark from the May 26 tornado. This special meeting was called by Mayor Joseph Hamilton and he gave the public the chance to comment on the current status of the ballpark. According to […]
Carlik Jones joins rare Louisville basketball company as South Sudan heads to Olympics
Carlik Jones has accomplished something only two other former Louisville men's basketball standouts can say they've done. The 6-foot-1 guard will play in the 2024 Paris Olympics for South Sudan's burgeoning hoops program. ...
Locals Food Hub and Pizza Pub works on renovating old building in Smoketown neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Frankfort business is looking to move into Louisville where Logan Street and Broadway intersect. What once was the Epping Soda Bottling Company back in 1863 will now be a much healthier option. Birch Bragg, co-owner of Locals Food Hub and Pizza Pub, said the company's...
Kentucky not expected to land Julius Halaifonua
There was some thought that the Kentucky Basketball team would fill out its roster with a recently reclassified big man from New Zealand. However, new reports indicate that 7-footer Julius Halaifonua will not be coming to Kentucky. Halaifonua, who recently reclassified from the 2025 class to the 2024 class, was...
Online resource for JCPS parents raises new concerns ahead of the first day of school
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A new online resource is intended to help keep JCPS parents informed about buses for their children, but some parents are not liking what they see. It’s called Bus Teller. Parents are invited to log in, and they will find information about bus stops, pick up times and the school their children are going to.
FCPS paying private school leader $20K+ to talk to staff
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT)—This November, voters will decide whether the state can give money meant for public education to private schools. WKYT has just learned that three months out from the election, Fayette County Public Schools will pay a man who runs a private school more than $20,000 to speak at this year’s Employee Back to School Convocation.
Abandoned Baby Goat With Paralyzed Legs "Capturing Hearts" At Louisville Animal Sanctuary
After a rough start, a baby goat born with paralyzed back legs is thriving and “capturing hearts” in Kentucky. Roman was less than two days old (and still had his umbilical cord attached) when he was found abandoned in a basket outside GiddyUp Horse and Wildlife Rescue in Cleveland, Missouri, earlier this month.
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