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The Incredible Photo of a Tornado-Damaged Kentucky Movie Theater That Inspired the ’Twisters’ Ending
In “Twisters,” each of the six major tornadoes that visual effects supervisor Ben Snow created were based on a real-life tornado. In the case of the film’s final tornado, which anchors the third-act climax, it was inspired by three different tornadoes, one of which was the 2021 twister that devastated Mayfield, Kentucky, and killed 76 people.Nicole Kidman Thinks Stanley Kubrick Cast Her in 'Eyes Wide Shut' for Her 'Provocative Nature' There is a photo from inside a Mayfield movie theater that played a particularly important role in director Lee Isaac Chung’s conception of the film: The tornado’s winds, having ripped out...
Driver taken to hospital after crashing into homeowner’s porch in Madisonville
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WFIE) - A woman was taken to the hospital after crashing her car Saturday morning in Madisonville. That’s according to the Madisonville Police Department, who tells us officers were called to Hanson Street for that accident around 11 a.m. Investigators determined a Volkswagen Jetta was heading southbound...
Wildcats believe they will “shock a lot of people”
The Kentucky Wildcats have a roster loaded with transfer portal players and a few incoming freshmen. It is different than the roster compilation this team has had over the past decade, but it’s one that should bode well for former BYU head coach Mark Pope. Pope, who has been...
Louisville prioritizing Jeffersonville's Tre Singleton
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Louisville continues prioritize Jeffersonville, Ind., forward Tre Singleton. UofL extended a scholarship offer to the 6-foot-8, 215-pound Singleton last Sunday and was back watching the rising prospect as the live recruiting period began on Friday evening. With UofL assistant coach Ronnie Hamilton watching courtside at Westside High...
Low market costs bring lower profits for area farmers despite strong crop yields
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. — Despite strong crop yields this year, Edwards Farms in Paducah expects to take in $150,000 less than it did in 2023. Third generation farmer Daniel Edwards spoke Friday about the impact that major economic trends are having on small-scale farmers like himself. “Just because you...
Bellevue’s Beach Park Farmers Market Returns
Where: Bellevue Beach Park – 100 Ward Ave, Bellevue KY. Why: The fun returns this weekend, July 21st, at 10 am! The Bellevue Beach Park Farmers Market. occurs every third Sunday from July to October. More than just a market, it offers an immersive. experience with agricultural and artisan...
Paducah 17-year-old Audreya White opens second business
PADUCAH — Audreya White is an upcoming senior at Paducah Tilghman High School. Like many of her classmates, she is preparing for college applications and her last year of high school. What sets White apart from other 17-year-olds — she has two businesses. A7 Smoothies is a shop...
In Kentucky's Battle Of Midway, Horse Farms Fight Massive RV Park Development
A rezoning vote that could permit a super-sized recreational vehicle (RV) and “glamping” park to be built on farmland near Midway, Kentucky, got postponed from July 11 to Aug. 8, setting up the next clash in what has been a three-year civic and legal battle over whether a commercial operation of such a massive scale is right for the low-key city of 1,700 residents and the numerous horse farms in the area.
Louisville head basketball coach Pat Kelsey purchases 9,000-square-foot east end home
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville men's basketball coach Pat Kelsey recently purchased a $2.6 million home near the Glenview neighborhood. According to the deed, which was filed with the Jefferson County Clerk's Office on July 16, Kelsey and his wife purchased the house on Glen Springs Court, near US 42 and Lime Kiln Lane. It has six bedrooms, six full bathrooms and two half bathrooms, according to the Jefferson County Property Valuation Administrator. It also has a backyard pool.
Post-pandemic era forces another Greater Cincinnati business into closing
NEWPORT, Ky. (WXIX) - One of Newport’s finest restaurants closed its doors after nearly 30 years of serving the Greater Cincinnati Community. York Street Cafe, owned and operated by William Cole, waited on its last customers on Saturday, July 14. “Unfortunately, like many restaurants, we struggled to bounce back...
Northern Kentucky restaurant closes after nearly 30 years
NEWPORT, Ky. (WKRC) - After nearly 30 years , York Street is permanently closed. The restaurant, previously known as York Street Cafe, at the corner of York and West 8th Street in Newport made the announcement on social media. "We are so grateful to the guests who have supported us...
Caldwell Football Gets Visit from Father of UK Quarterback
The Caldwell County Tiger football team got an extra bonus after practice on Friday — an inspirational message from Greg Vandagriff, who is the father of University of Kentucky starting quarterback Brock Vandagriff. The elder Vandagriff is in Caldwell County for An Evening with Coach Greg Vandagriff Saturday night...
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