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Glasgow Fire Department responds to house fire
GLASGOW, Ky. (WBKO) - The Glasgow Fire Department responded to a house fire on 1009 S. Lewis St. According to the press release, E1 responded to the scene first and began to attack from the exterior of the structure. L2 and R2 arrived on the scene to establish a water...
GameStop Retro to bring classic gaming back to retail locations in Kentucky
GameStop is returning to the classics. The video game retailer plans to turn some of its stores into "GameStop Retro" locations — with a few opening in Kentucky. The retro locations plan to sell older consoles and games for old school players. The company listed several iconic consoles that'll be making a return such...
Perry Central names new girls basketball head coach
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Perry Central High School has named its next girls basketball head coach. The athletics program announced via social media that Kelah Lowe will serve as the next Lady Commodores basketball head coach on Wednesday, Aug. 28. Lowe takes over after Misty McAlarnis stepped down from her...
Good News Parents – Kentucky is One of the Best States for Teen Drivers
Driving is a major milestone for teenagers, and choosing where to hit the road can make a significant difference in safety and skill-building. WalletHub recently conducted a study to rank the Best & Worst States for Teen Drivers, and Kentucky parents should be glad to know that the Bluegrass State was near the top of the list.
'They lied to you in 2020': List of Kentucky schools, companies dropping DEI programs grows
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Some are calling it a flip-flop, referring to the decisions by the University of Kentucky, Brown-Forman, Ford Motor Company and others to dissolve their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. Northern Kentucky University is the latest institution in the state to disband its Office of Inclusive...
Kentucky weather tomorrow: Strong storms bring relief
Video note: Despite this article’s time stamp, the above video is the latest forecast from The Weather Authority. It’s the unofficial end to summer with Labor Day Weekend upon us. Mother nature brought record heat to the region to end the week, and now she has plans to kick up some strong to severe storms.
Kentucky to lower flags to recognize Overdose Awareness Day
KENTUCKY (WOWK) – Kentucky will be working to spread awareness and honor lives lost on Overdose Awareness Day. This year’s Overdose Awareness Day falls on Saturday, Aug. 31, and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has ordered that all flags at state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset in observance. Beshear says the […]
Russell Springs Fire Dept Responds to 2-Vehicle Accident on Hwy 127N
On Thursday, August 29, 2024 at approximately 4:01 p.m., the Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle accident on North Highway 127. Upon arrival, firefighters found the need for an extraction of one patient trapped in their vehicle. The team quickly performed the extraction, provided patient care, and ensured road safety for all involved.
DOJ report echoes local mother's plea for better mental health services for son with schizophrenia
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A local mother's heart breaks as she watches her adult son with schizophrenia get pushed around a revolving door of Louisville's mental health system. Christy Collins said a scathing report from the U.S. Department of Justice this week on services provided in the city has echoed...
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