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Three Charged With Drug Possession In Trigg County
Two women and one man were charged with drug possession after they were found sleeping in a vehicle on Main Street in Cadiz Saturday morning. Trigg County Sheriff’s deputies say 26-year-old Sarah Dunn of Gracey was found sleeping in the driver seat and gave law enforcement consent to search the vehicle.
Man charged with fleeing police in Glasgow
GLASGOW, Ky. – A man is behind bars after a police pursuit involving a motorcycle on Saturday in Glasgow. According to a uniform citation, the Glasgow Police Department responded around 4:16 p.m. Saturday to the 300 block of Lexington Drive regarding a male subject that had charges with the Barren County Sheriff’s Office.
Climate change has Kentucky flood victims weighing safety against tradition
The state is planning to create seven new neighborhoods, most on top of old mining sites in eastern Kentucky. But can they make the homes affordable and attractive enough to draw locals in to settle them?
Heat Advisory Issued Tuesday And Wednesday
A Heat Advisory has been issued for western Kentucky for Tuesday and Wednesday. The advisory issued by the National Weather Service in Paducah will go into effect at 11:00 Tuesday morning and remains effective through 8:00 Wednesday night. Heat index values of around 105 are expected, but locally higher readings...
As JCPS struggles with finding drivers for routes, one is staying 'because of the kids'
Danyle Lynch became a Jefferson County Public School bus driver because of the job's benefits, but she's stayed for eight years because of her love for the kids she picks up and drops off each day — even as the district makes changes that affect her own children. Lynch is one of about...
Anchorage Paramedic Drowns At Barren River Lake
A Louisville-area paramedic died while swimming at Barren River Lake on Monday afternoon. The man was identified as 35 year-old Christian Smith, from Louisville. Cody Fox with Kentucky Fish and Wildlife said a call came in around 3:25 p.m., and a man was later recovered in a cove near the state park.
'All about believing in yourself and being passionate': Kentucky Derby Festival searching for next royal court
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The search is on for the next Kentucky Derby Festival (KDF) royal court. Young women from Kentucky and southern Indiana who are full-time students and are in their second year of college with a minimum accumulative GPA of 3.0 are encouraged to apply. “Being part of...
Family recounts final moments of man fatally shot by police near Dixie Highway
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The family of the man shot and killed by Louisville Metro Police officers last week said he called for help while suffering a mental health episode. Yoel Napoles-Ravelo, 32, came to the United States to escape violence in Cuba. According to his family, Napoles was a graduate of a medical school in Cuba.
All Jefferson County Clerk's Offices reopen days after ransomware attack
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It's been one week since the Jefferson County Clerk's Office revealed it was a victim of a cyberattack. Within the week, Clerk Bobbie Holsclaw said the attack came from a global company running a ransomware hub. The attack forced all branches across Metro Louisville to cease...
12 Badass Louisville Athletes Competing In The 2024 Paris Olympics
The University of Louisville is home to one of the most prolific sports programs in the entire United States. With so many sports played and competitions held at the 2024 Paris Olympic games, it’s only right that a few Cardinals snuck their way into the prestigious worldwide phenomenon. The...
Bryan’s 70 Helps Maroons Take 2nd at Hoptown Invite (w/PHOTOS)
Madisonville-North Hopkins continued its stellar early-season play on the golf course on Monday. The Maroons placed second out of 21 teams in the Hopkinsville Golf and Country Club High School Invitational. Tyler Bryan took runner-up individually with a sterling 1-under-par round of 70, which was also his personal low score.
Hopkins County Schools to host Back to School Bash
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) — Hopkins County Schools announced they will be hosting a Back to School Bash. The Back to School Community Resource Bash will be held on Thursday, Aug. 1, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Victory Church in Madisonville. The event will have vendor tables with...
Stoops 'feels as good as I ever have' going into his 12th season at Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Mark Stoops is anxious for the season to begin as talking season nears completion. “I can tell you, heading into this 12th year, I feel as good as I ever have, and I know you've probably heard me say that before, but it's true," Stoops said at UK’s annual Lexington Kickoff Luncheon at the Longship Club at Kroger Field. "I absolutely love our football team. I love our staff. I feel like it's the best blend since I've been here. I really do."
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