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Monday Headlines: Kentucky Football NIL Beer
If you’re into craft beers, you might be familiar with Gravely Brewing Company out of Louisville. They were founded in 2017 and are a full-service brewery while also offering food. You might have seen where they have recently teamed up with Club Blue to launch a specific University of Kentucky NIL beer called “Kentucky Blue Light.” The beer is said to be “an easy-drinking light lager, capturing the essence of the Bluegrass.” Gravely Brewing Company has it tabbed as an excellent beer for tailgating, watching the game or relaxing with friends. Club Blue will receive a portion of all retail...
Names released of teenagers killed in crash
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The names of two teenagers killed in a crash Saturday have been released. 13-year-old Omar Shalash and 18-year-old Hasan Mohammad Hasan died from their injuries in a single-car accident on Tates Creek Road, according to the Fayette County Coroner’s Office. Police told the Herald-Leader they...
Beshear highlights LOTTE Aluminum’s E-Town operation during Team Kentucky update
An Elizabethtown factory was highlighted during Governor Andy Beshear’s Team Kentucky update Thursday. The governor congratulated LOTTE Aluminum Materials USA for beginning the hiring process to fill 122 full-time jobs at their Elizabethtown facility. Governor Beshear said LOTTE’s commitment to Elizabethtown is a product of the state’s strong relationship...
Where is your KHSAA football team ranked? Polls for every Louisville-area district
Here are the coaches’ preseason polls for each high school football district that includes a Louisville-area school. Coaches could not vote for their own teams. First-place votes in parentheses, followed by total points. The top four teams from each district qualify for the playoffs. Class 6A, District Three ...
Wildcats: Here are 3 campus safety tips you should know
As we approach the first day of classes, here are three campus safety tips you should know:. Sign up for UK Alerts via text and phone calls so you receive updates and instructions during an emergency. Parents can sign up, too. Always be aware of your surroundings, particularly at night....
Rescues and shelters suffering from hoarding and overcrowding crisis
Earlier this year the Kentucky State Police Department released the annual crime report for 2023. The report showed a 35 percent uptick in animal cruelty cases. Leaders with Paws 4 the Cause, an animal protection non-profit, the problem is only worsening.
Man delivers suitcases to foster kids across Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Don Pratt has always had a soft spot for foster kids in Kentucky, even becoming a foster parent himself in the 70′s. “Oh, I’ve taken in 65. As a single dad, 12 girls and 53 boys, and I adopted one girl and one boy,” Pratt said.
Local officials are key to establishing trust in elections
Establishing community trust in election officials and reminding voters how the democratic process happens in their neck of the woods can help counties counter election deniers, conspiracy theorists and overall election intrusions, reports Chris Teale of Route Fifty. “To fight election misinformation, think local.” That was the advice from state...
Church meeting Thursday in Lexington will discuss 'sanctuary parking,' other ways to help homeless
One month after the Safer Kentucky Act became law, homeless advocates in Lexington are working on ways to address what they call the punitive aspects of the criminal justice reform measure.
KYTC Accepting Designs for 2nd Annual ‘Paint the Plow’
I know the thought of winter weather right now is ridiculous, but it will be here before you know it. When the snow and ice arrive, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's fleet of snow plows will be out and about, both pre-treating and clearing the roads. Last year, the KYTC introduced a new program that not only gave the plows themselves a fun design but also kept folks aware of winter weather driving safety.
Kentucky AG: Public resources can’t advocate around ‘school choice’ amendment
Pulaski County Schools posted a graphic to a Facebook page earlier this week reading “No on Amendment 2. Public Funds for Public Schools!”. Before the post and an accompanying graphic on the district’s website were removed, they sparked outrage among supporters of the proposed constitutional change. They said the district was unfairly using public dollars to advocate for their position.
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