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3 former Kentucky Wildcats find new NBA homes
The Kentucky Wildcats have had some of the NBA's best players come through Lexington. From Devin Booker to Anthony Davis, the Cats have a slew of NBA superstars dominating the professional level. However, occasionally, players are either traded from team to team or signed elsewhere. For Kentucky, with so many...
Sisters create local candle business to promote safety
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) - Two sisters in Owensboro have started a thriving new business called 'Duck and Bean' to promote a safer alternative of burning a candle in your home. A little over two years ago, Andi Hall was diagnosed with breast cancer. After hearing her diagnosis, she looked into what could have been the cause and as a result she found the many dangers chemicals in candles can have on the human body.
Storm Pick Up Scrimmage Wins Against Russellville and Ohio County (w/PHOTOS)
The countdown to next Friday night’s season opener is now underway for the Hopkins County Central Storm. The Storm completed the preseason portion of the 2024 schedule with two quarters of scrimmage action at Rhea Stadium in Russellville. The first quarter of play found the Storm matched up against...
Hallmark Channel to film Christmas short in Norton Commons next week
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — You've heard of Christmas in July, but now it's Christmas in August at Norton Commons. The Hallmark Channel will be in Norton Commons beginning Tuesday, Aug. 20 through Thursday, Aug. 22 filming a Christmas short. The filming will be by the South Village Lawn around the fountain on Meeting Street.
McCracken County and Paducah Tilghman baseball under investigation by KHSAA
PADUCAH — The Kentucky High School Athletic Association today confirmed that there are two ongoing investigations into possible rule violations involving the Paducah Tilghman and McCracken County baseball programs. In prior reporting, only Paducah Tilghman was being investigated. The statement from KHSAA did not specify what violations may have...
'Praise God I was there': Jersey Mike's Subs employee saves customer's life
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Drew McConnell was working as usual on Thursday at Jersey Mike's Subs when a customer was in need of emergency assistance. "There was a lady that came over to the counter asking for help, I looked up and saw someone was choking," McConnell said. McConnell immediately...
Large police presence near downtown Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - We are tracking a large police presence near downtown Lexington. WKYT has a crew on the scene at the 300 block of Ohio Street. They have spotted several police officers working in the area. We have a call in to police but are waiting to hear...
Longtime Madisonville jewelry store closing after nearly a century in business
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WFIE) - A longtime jewelry store in Madisonville will soon be closing their doors for the final time. Clements Jewelry announced with a ‘heavy heart’ on social media that they can no longer compete with bigger stores and online retailers. “After 99 years we have tried...
Photo of west Louisville teen walking down the street while reading goes viral
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A photo of a teenager walking in west Louisville caught a lot of attention on social media. If you look closely, he's not holding a phone. He's holding a book. A Louisville man snapped the photo on his way home from work near 39th Street. He...
Stomach illness outbreak traced to Northern Kentucky public pool, 12 cases identified
ERLANGER, Ky. (WKRC) - A public pool in Northern Kentucky appears to be the source of an outbreak of cryptosporidium. That's a stomach illness that's caused by a parasite in infected feces. It causes cramps, fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. So far, 12 cases have been identified, and 20 more people...
Catalogue for 2024 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale now available online
Lexington, KY — The catalogue for the 2024 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale is now available online. It may be viewed or downloaded at lexingtonselected.com and on the Equineline Sales Catalog app. The print catalogue will be mailed in late August. The yearling auction — which produced the winners of...
Alliance Corporation shares CCHS construction progress, addresses community concerns
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – During the Aug. 15 Christian County School Board meeting, Kevin Hitchel with the Alliance Corporation gave an update on construction of the new Christian County High School, while also addressing recent rumors implying that a structure was damaged by quarry blasts. “Things are...
Friends of Butler County Animals to receive over $71,000 in funding
MORGANTOWN, Ky. – Friends of Butler County Animals is receiving funding to help them continue serving the community. The money comes from the Mona Gilstrap Fund, which was part of a will, and it was left specifically for animal care, welfare and prevention of animal abuse. Its over $71,000...
2 Caneyville residents facing drug, child endangerment charges after dropping off 2 kids at school
Two Caneyville residents, one given shock probation on a felony drug charge, have been arrested on drug and endangering the welfare of a minor charges. Wednesday morning at approximately 7:50, Grayson County Deputy and Caneyville Elementary School Resource Officer Caleb Owens attempted a traffic stop on a 2007 Nissan Altima containing two occupants as the vehicle was leaving the school after dropping off “their two small children,” according to the arrest citation.
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