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Louisville instructor out of a job after post on Trump assassination attempt
(The Center Square) – The Louisville college instructor who made a controversial social media post over the weekend regarding the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump is out of a job, and he's blaming the school for kowtowing to "domestic terrorism." One day after announcing the faculty member was on unpaid leave, Bellarmine University issued a statement Tuesday evening saying the individual "is no longer a Bellarmine employee." The...
BOZICH | Louisville fans outpacing Kentucky fans in TBT attendance record chase
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- This is how it will go down in The Basketball Tournament, which crackles into the sports conversation in Lexington and Louisville this weekend:. Kentucky fans vs. Louisville fans, with followers of the programs legitimately competing to determine which alumni team will host a potential Cats/Cards TBT quarterfinals game July 29.
Speed Art Museum’s new exhibit explores the meaning of ‘infinity’
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - To infinity and beyond, but what does that mean? An immersive experience at the Speed Art Museum is exploring the answer. Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama’s infinity room takes people inside a large, kaleidoscopic space with mirrored spheres suspended from the ceiling and arranged on the floor.
Bellarmine's 'UKnighted' getting united as a squad to take on The Ville in Saturday's TBT opener
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- George Suggs played at Bellarmine from 2012-16 and, for the last three years, he's been the head coach at McKendree University in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. He felt the opportunity to add some summer coaching was too good to pass up. He's in charge of...
Photo gallery: The Ville practicing for the TBT event
The Ville, an alumni team mostly made up of former University of Louisville players, will open play in the TBT Tournament on Saturday. The players are in town preparing for the event, which will be at Freedom Hall. The Ville will take on Bellarmine's alumni team UKnighted in the first...
Local Humanitarians Are Honored by Tom Drexler's Hero Program
Local heroes in the Louisville community are honored during UofL football games. Tom Drexler's Hero Zone puts a spot on those who do great local humanitarian work. Head over to tomdrexler.com/heroes for more information!
The Kenny Payne Stuff Tournament: The Finals
All right, this is the final vote. Polls will remain open for 48 hours and then we’ll crown a champion. “I CAN’T BELIEVE YOU ASKED ME THAT QUESTION”. —After leading Louisville to a 4-28 record — the worst season in program history — Payne seemed shocked that he was asked some tough questions after his team’s first round loss in the ACC tournament.
Man taken to hospital after being shot on Algonquin Parkway, Louisville police say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A man was taken to the hospital after being shot in the Taylor Berry neighborhood Wednesday morning, according to Louisville Metro Police. LMPD spokesperson John Bradley said a man arrived at University of Louisville Hospital by private means around 6 a.m. with a non-fatal gunshot wound.
New general manager for Owensboro Racing and Gaming named
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A new general manager for Owensboro Racing and Gaming has been named. Churchill Downs Incorporated announced that Steve Roof has been named General Manager of Owensboro Racing and Gaming, the company’s seventh Historical Racing Machine (HRM) entertainment venue in the state of Kentucky. In this role, Roof will oversee all operations […]
Beloved Veterinarian Fishback Dies at 76
Friends and clients of Dr. William Davis "Dave" Fishback Jr. could not say enough about the kindness, warmth, and dedication shown by the beloved Central Kentucky equine veterinarian whose loss they mourned July 17. Fishback died at his home off Pisgah Pike the previous evening. He was 76. Fishback was...
Stanford restricts unlawful discharge of firearms
Reports of repeated gunshots on Lancaster Street and other areas of town have prompted the city of Stanford to pass a new ordinance restricting the unlawful discharge of firearms within city limits. The issue was brought to the Stanford City Council’s attention by citizen Jane Vanhook during the council’s June meeting. “I really didn’t want […] The post Stanford restricts unlawful discharge of firearms appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Former Kentucky football standout dead at 43
(WYMT) - Former Kentucky defensive lineman, Vincent “Sweet Pea” Burns died at the age of 43, WYMT confirmed Wednesday afternoon. Burns played for the Wildcats from 2002-2004 and was drafted in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts. During his junior season (2002),...
Ashland chiropractor competes in cheese rolling competition in England
ASHLAND, Ky. (WSAZ) - It’s one of those things you have to see to believe. A cheese-rolling competition in South West England attracts people from all over the world to keep a longstanding tradition alive. Participants chase cheese wheels down a very steep hill. A place called Cooper’s Hill...
Ft. Thomas to improve community complex with $5 million, help from school district
FT. THOMAS, Ky. (WKRC) - Ft. Thomas is getting $5 million from the state legislature and additional funds from the school district to improve the Tower Park Community Complex. The Tower Park Community Complex is made up of more than 85 acres of forest, sporting facilities, playgrounds, hiking/biking trails, and two recreation buildings used for events and activities.
Bowling Green man convicted on terrorism charges after working with 2 WKU students to join ISIS
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Bowling Green man was convicted on multiple terrorism charges and he was working with two Western Kentucky University students at the time. A federal jury convicted Mirsad Ramic, 34, last month for his involvement with ISIS. Court documents show Ramic and the two WKU students all left the U.S. to support ISIS back in 2014. They purchased one-way tickets out of Nashville and ended up in Gaziantep, Turkey, near the Syrian border, court documents show.
Former psychiatrist sentenced to prison
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A former Pikeville psychiatrist has been ordered to spend more than two years in prison, for illegally prescribing ADHD medications to patients without a legitimate medical need. Jason Noah Stamper, 52, pleaded guilty in March to a single count of distributing amphetamine. In his plea agreement,...
Kenton County Police request help after masked men burn pride flag in Latonia Lakes
Kenton County Police are seeking help after two masked men burned a pride flag posted on a private residence on Club House Drive in Latonia Lakes in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 13. The incident was captured on the property owner’s security camera and shows what appear to...
Braxton Rhodes Receives Heartwarming Community Support Post ATV Accident
Family, friends, classmates, and teachers gathered for a prayer vigil this week in the hope of complete healing for Braxton Rhodes of Whitesville. Braxton was involved in an ATV accident on Thursday evening where he was then flown to Norton Children's Hospital in Louisville. The young man is being treated for various injuries. As the family focuses on his medical care the community is coming together to show support.
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