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Committee of the Whole Moves Forward to Solicit Bids for Pardue Park Project
The Hopkinsville Committee of the Whole has unanimously decided to move forward and solicit bids to obtain a more accurate cost estimate for the Pardue Park project, while awaiting a grant approval by the state. At Thursday night’s meeting, City Chief Financial Officer Melissa Clayton explained that they are still...
Masked intruders target Vine Grove home in apparent attempted burglary
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Police in Vine Grove are telling homeowners in the area to be on alert after a home on Valley View Drive was targeted by a pair of masked intruders in an apparent attempted burglary. Vine Grove Police said they were contacted at 1:30 a.m. Thursday by...
Louisville head basketball coach Pat Kelsey purchases 9,000-square-foot east end home
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville men's basketball coach Pat Kelsey recently purchased a $2.6 million home near the Glenview neighborhood. According to the deed, which was filed with the Jefferson County Clerk's Office on July 16, Kelsey and his wife purchased the house on Glen Springs Court, near US 42 and Lime Kiln Lane. It has six bedrooms, six full bathrooms and two half bathrooms, according to the Jefferson County Property Valuation Administrator. It also has a backyard pool.
Lexington police searching for burglary suspect after he entered home
The Lexington Police Department is searching for a man who reportedly kicked down the door of an occupied home on July 9 and proceeded to walk through the home before leaving through the back door.
Shepherdsville breaks ground on new aquatic center
SHEPHERDSVILLE, Ky. — Crews broke ground Friday on a new aquatic center in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. The new facility on Joe B. Hall Avenue is expected to enhance recreational fitness for residents of all ages. Officials say the aquatic center is more than just a pool. It's a commitment to...
Travelers at Blue Grass Airport exercise patience amid global tech outage
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A global technology outage disrupted air travel on Friday. Throughout the morning, travelers at Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport saw the dreaded ‘delayed’ or even ‘canceled’ next to their flights. Even though some major airlines are back up and running, the Microsoft outage has caused a rippling effect.
Elizabethtown man sentenced for his role in Jan. 6, 2021, riot at U.S. Capitol
A Hardin County man has been sentenced for his role in the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. William “Jessie” Stover, 47, of Elizabethtown, was charged in a criminal complaint filed in the District of Columbia with civil disorder, a felony offense. He was also charged with misdemeanor offenses of entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds, and impeding passage through the Capitol grounds or buildings.
Kenco worker applications prioritized at local employer
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- A Tri-State employer says that it will prioritize applications from Kenco workers after the Kenco Warehouse was damaged by a tornado in Mt. Vernon last week. Babcock Wilcox (BWXT) in Mt. Vernon made the announcement on Thursday. A statement by BWXT says, “BWXT has reached out to Kenco leadership to offer our […]
KSR Today: La Familia makes TBT debut, Reed vs. Rob, Peach Jam
The day you’ve been waiting for is finally here, folks. There is a ton going on across all sports, but the main course and primetime battle that has all of Big Blue Nation’s attention is set to begin in Lexington on Friday. La Familia, Kentucky’s alumni squad in...
Oweh says ‘no-brainer’ transferring to Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Otega Oweh eventually wanted to play at the next level and considered it a “no-brainer” when he decided to transfer to Kentucky. “The history is so rich,” Oweh said. “The plan that coach (Mark) Pope had for the program — I was really intrigued with it at the end of the day with Kentucky. I want to be a pro. I mean, this is one of the best places in the country to do that.”
SoCon and A-Sun form basketball scheduling alliance starting this season
The Southern Conference and the A-sun have entered into a scheduling alliance for men's basketball. In a release, the SocCn says "this agreement comes in response to the emphasis placed on net rankings for postseason prospects and an ever-changing landscape in college athletics." The two-year deal will begin this coming...
Sheppard, Dillingham go head-to-head in NBA Summer League
Former Kentucky backcourt mates and top-10 NBA Draft picks Reed Sheppard and Rob Dillingham went head-to-head in NBA Summer League in Las Vegas late Thursday night. Sheppard may have gotten the better of the individual matchup but it was Dillingham who came away with the win. Dillingham finished with 15...
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