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Road back open after Lexington crash
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT)—A Lexington road is back open after a garbage truck crash. Police say a garbage truck crashed and ended up on its side around 1:30 p.m. on the onramp from Harrodsburg Road to the inner loop of New Circle. Both people in the truck were able to...
EEOC files lawsuit against owner of Kentucky apartment complex
STANFORD, Ky. (WKYT) - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is filing a lawsuit against the owner of a central Kentucky apartment complex. The nine-page lawsuit claims that the company that owns Oakview Apartments in Stanford has been involved in unlawful practices since October of 2022. The victim says she...
McAlister’s Deli coming to Hopkinsville
After sitting lonely for some time, it’s looking like the old Pizza Hut location in Hopkinsville in front of Lowes is getting a new restaurant. Fort Campbell Boulevard will soon be home to a McAlister’s Deli, which was confirmed to WHOP News by the McAlister’s team—it is tentatively set to open on October 14, as long as nothing occurs to postpone that timeframe.
Heavy rain, high winds expected to sweep through Louisville area Monday night. What we know
Tornadoes, heavy downpours and thunderstorms are all possible in Louisville Monday night as a strong line of storms is expected to move into the area. Louisville is under a slight risk for severe weather Monday, with the strongest line of storms expected after daylight, National Weather Service meteorologist Brian Neudorff said. An earlier round of showers and thunderstorms may sweep through the Louisville metro around lunchtime, but those storms likely will not be as strong as the...
Officials and community leaders making plans to improve Morehead’s Main Street
Officials said the city of Morehead is preparing to take big steps in making downtown more welcoming to the community and visitors. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet awarded the city of Morehead with a Creating Vibrant Communities grant, allowing city officials to partner with multiple other entities to increase downtown Morehead’s accessibility, economic draw, and beauty. As part of the grant, officials with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet heard input from city council members, representatives with Downtown Morehead Inc., local business owners, Rowan County High School students, and more at a meeting this summer.
Hopkins County Humane Society’s Pet of the Week Monday, July 29
Willy is an 8-month-old Golden Retriever and Pitbull Terrier mix who came in as a stray. This sweet and loving boy is great with other dogs and people, always welcoming anyone who comes around. While he knows how to sit on command, he is still getting used to cats. Willy is a bit scared and unsure around them, so any potential adopter with cats should plan for a slow introduction. He is looking for his forever home, where he can share his affectionate and gentle nature.
Tips to stay safe on the road during periods of heavy rain
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT)—With lots of rain in the forecast for Kentucky, drivers will need to take extra precautions on the roads to stay safe. Local insurance agent Claude Singleton says his agency sees an increase in accident claims during times of heavy rain. “They slow down for the snow,...
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY| Chris Bailey tracks strong to severe storms
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - We are kicking off a very active week with rounds of showers and storms to close out July and begin August. These storms will bring a lot of rain to the region, giving us a flash flood threat and some of these storms may also be severe.
Beshear, Vance spat over Appalachia oversimplifies the region, experts say
A public spat between Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance and Democratic vice presidential hopeful Andy Beshear has put Appalachia in the spotlight, with some asking who gets to claim the region's identity. But as the two trade jabs, it's unclear what effect the debate could have on election outcomes — or whether...
Taste Test: This New Bourbon From Old Forester’s Former Master Taster Is Her Best Yet
Jackie Zykan wasted no time in getting back into whiskey after leaving her position as master taster for Old Forester in 2022. She founded Hidden Barn along with a few partners, and the brand has released a few different batches of whiskey over the past two years. But the latest expression, a 7-year-old bourbon, is undoubtedly the best so far—and proof that this nascent whiskey brand is not a boozy vanity project.Elijah Craig Just Dropped a New Straight Rye Whiskey With a Toasted Barrel Finish The job title “master taster” sounds kind of nebulous, but for Zykan it basically meant product...
Kentucky native Lee Kiefer wins gold in fencing at 2024 Olympics in Paris
PARIS − A pair of American women fencers on Sunday night won a pair of coveted Olympic medals – one gold and one silver. Lee Kiefer beat teammate Lauren Scruggs at the Paris Games in the final bout of the women’s individual foil competition that showcased U.S. talent. ...
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