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Ag Commissioner hands out flowers at Lexington hospital in honor of Kentucky Grown Cut Flower Month
FRANKFORT — A bit of sunshine came in the form of 400 zinnias as they were handed out to patients and staff at Albert B. Chandler Hospital in Lexington Monday. The flowers, donated by River Bend Blooms in Allen County, were given out by Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell in honor of July being recognized as Kentucky Grown Cut Flowers Month.
Kentucky’s J.J. Weaver on Allstate AFCA Good Works Team Watch List
Kentucky senior outside linebacker J.J. Weaver has been named one of the record-breaking 178 nominees for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, it was announced today by the organization. This year’s 178 nominees champion causes including mental health awareness, youth mentorship, hunger relief, domestic abuse prevention, and many more.
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...
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.
1 hurt in multi-vehicle Lexington crash
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A multiple-vehicle crash is impacting Lexington traffic. Lexington police are working to reopen the inner loop of New Circle Road at Boardwalk after a crash involving four vehicles. The crash happened a little after 5 p.m. Tuesday. One person was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening...
Brandon Garrison committed to Kentucky basketball and Mark Pope without visit to Lexington
LEXINGTON — Brandon Garrison's commitment to Kentucky basketball in April was striking on multiple fronts. None more notable than the fact he gave his pledge despite never visiting Lexington. "I...
Lexington man reflects on attending college with Kamala Harris
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Lexington man who was once classmates with Vice President Kamala Harris at Howard University in the early 1980s is looking back. On June 2, 1984, Jim and Cathy Coleman were married. The reception held on Howard University’s campus in Washington, D.C., had an unexpected guest: a young, twenty-something Kamala Harris showed up to support the newlyweds.
Officials discuss impact of bus driver shortage as new school year approaches
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The bus driver shortage has been affecting schools across the country including right here in the Tri-State. According to the National Education Association, roughly half of students rely on bus services to get to school. However, since the pandemic, the drop in school bus drivers has still not recovered.
BGPD investigating fatal crash on Lovers Lane
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is investigating a fatal crash. Officers responded to a two-vehicle collision on Lovers Lane near Briarwood Elementary on Wednesday at approximately 6:13 a.m. Each vehicle had one occupant operator. One of the vehicle operator’s was pronounced dead at the scene...
Grand jury hands up a dozen indictments
A Russell County grand jury met yesterday and handed up 12 indictments. Yevonda Popplewell, age 40, of Somerset, charged with possession of methamphetamine, tampering with physical evidence, and being a persistent felony offender. Angela Passmore, age 42, of Jamestown, charged with possession of methamphetamine, tampering with physical evidence, possession of...
Don't Waste Your Money | Consumers cashing in as gold prices hit historic high
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Have some old jewelry that you don't really wear anymore? Now might be the perfect time to cash in!. Gold has been on a tear in 2024 and just hit historic highs, and the likelihood of interest rate cuts this fall has sent it up even higher.
New sports complex in Henderson gets official name and signage
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Naming rights and signage are approved for the new sports complex coming to the city. The new sports complex will be named “Deaconess Henderson Sports Park.” It was decided at the city commission meeting, under the agreement, Deaconess will pay the city of Henderson $500,000 for a 5-year agreement. It will […]
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