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BikeWalk BG hosting Joyride Adventure
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The BikeWalk BG Weekend Joyride Adventure will take place on Saturday, Aug. 3. The ride will begin and end behind the Community Farmers Market at 2319 Nashville Road. Bikers must arrive at least 15 minutes before and will begin the joyride at 8:30 a.m. The...
Cook Out could finally be coming to Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — After many years of waiting, Cook Out may finally be heading to Louisville, Kentucky in the near future. New documents filed on Tuesday indicate the North Carolina-based chain is eyeing a former Rally’s on Preston Highway in Parkway Village. The restaurant features a wide-range of menu options including burgers, milkshakes and chicken.
Rabbit Hole Distillery Expansion Plans Threatened as Louisville Residents Fight to Save Historic Buildings
WLKY reported on July 10 that Rabbit Hole Distillery is facing resistance from residents against its expansion plans in Louisville, Kentucky. Residents issued a petition against the plans, taking issue with the demolition of two historic buildings. The Drinks Business reported that one resident, Kevin Dohn, started a Change.org petition in June to protect the buildings. "The two buildings slated for demolition are a quaint solid brick shotgun house at 223A S Clay St and a three-story solid brick Italianate building at 749 E Jefferson St.," the petition read. The outlet reported that Dohn is a professional renovator and believes the buildings date...
Bezos Academy breaks ground on third of 4 Louisville locations
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The most recognizable part of The Bezos Academy is its founder, tech giant Jeff Bezos, but the most noteworthy part may be its efforts to expand early education to parts of the country that have historically lacked the opportunity for pre-school age learning. Bezos Academy provides...
'Empty the Shelters' adoption event coming to Daviess County
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) — There's a special pet adoption event coming to Daviess County Animal Care & Control. BISSELL Pet Foundation's "Empty the Shelters" adoption event will be taking place for one week from from Tuesday, July 23, to Tuesday, July 30. During the adoption event, all adoption fees...
Frankfort distillery ranked among top experiences in the world: Tripadvisor
FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) — A Frankfort distillery has been ranked among some of the top experiences in the world, according to Tripadvisor. “If you haven’t experienced Castle & Key yet, here’s your sign,” Castle & Key said. Each year, top-rated and reviewed destinations, hotels, restaurants,...
Bourbon & Beyond announces culinary lineup for September festival in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Celebrity chefs are cooking up something new for this year's Bourbon & Beyond. Organizers released the culinary and bourbon lineup for this year's festival on Monday. It will be led by Louisville Chef Edward Lee, along with Amanda Freitag, Chris Santos and bourbon expert Chris Blandford.
VIDEO – Lopez Says Hoptown Has Talent to Bounce Back
Hopkinsville High School went 1-9 last season but has lots of experience returning with 16 starters back in the lineup. Former assistant Dustin Lopez takes over as head coach of the Tigers this season. He says Hoptown has the talent to bounce back in a big way this season. Lopez...
Two Louisville animal shelters waiving adoption fees for adult cats and dogs this July
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) and Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS) announced Monday they will be waiving adoption fees for adult dogs and cats for the rest of July. The BISSELL Pet Foundation's "Empty the Shelters" event covers adoptions fees for cats and dogs 1 year...
FIRST PERSON: Reed Sheppard's showing in Summer League no surprise
Reed Sheppard had a message for his doubters after he was selected as the third overall pick in the NBA Draft. “May my haters live long to see my success,” Sheppard posted on his “X” account less than a week after the former University of Kentucky guard and Mr. Basketball was drafted by the Houston Rockets.
Kentucky offers 2026 4-star Finnish power forward
Kentucky extended just its second scholarship offer in the 2026 class on Monday and it went to Chandler (Ariz.) Compass Prep 4-star power forward Miikka Muurinen following a standout showing at Peach Jam over the weekend, according to 247Sports national recruiting analyst Travis Branham. Muurinen, who is poised to make...
Family to leave $15 million to Norton Children’s Hopsital
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A local family is giving $15 million to Norton Children’s Hospital to honor their daughter and the care she received. Norton Children’s says Meadow EmmaLou Boes was diagnosed with tetralogy of Fallot with pulmonary atresia before she was born. The congenital condition changes the way blood flows to the lungs and through the heart. Several surgeries and hospital stays later, Meadow is an active, happy 2-year-old.
Paducah women earn titles in McCracken County Fair Pageant; will compete in state pageant
PADUCAH — Two local women earned the titles of McCracken County Fair Queen on Saturday at the McCracken County Fair. According to pageant organizers, the McCracken County Fair Pageant restarted this year after a five-year hiatus. Nyla Holder earned the Miss McCracken County Fair Queen title in the Miss...
Champion Racehorses Now Retired at Valhalla Golf Course
Valhalla Golf Club, recent site of the 2024 PGA Championship, and Second Stride are pleased to announce a unique partnership showcasing two former racehorses residing in a specially constructed barn and pasture area at the main entrance of the historic golf venue in Louisville, Ky. Former graded stakes winner Hawaakom...
Community asking for prayers for father and daughter seriously injured in hiking accident
WOODFORD CO., Ky. (WKYT) - For nine months, Captain Logan Forrest was deployed in the Middle East. He was welcomed home by his family and community at the end of May. It was just a little over a month later, when a family vacation turned tragic. “It’s unimaginable. I can’t...
Eighth of August events planned in Hopkinsville
Events are planned in Hopkinsville to celebrate the Eighth of August, which commemorates the emancipation of slaves during the Civil War. The Human Rights Commission and the Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County will host their Emancipation Celebration from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, at the Pennyroyal Area Museum, 217 E. Ninth St.
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