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Brown: For Pat Kelsey and Mark Pope, recruiting relationships still matter in NIL era
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — One of the first calls Shelton Henderson received, one that really cemented him in the recruiting game, came from Ronnie Hamilton when he was an assistant coach at LSU. So when Hamilton left the Tigers to join the new staff at Louisville, Henderson’s recruitment came...
2024 Kentucky Football Foes: Georgia
Today we continue to preview all of UK’s 2024 opponents with their Week 3 matchup with the Georgia Bulldogs, who the Cats are facing in just the third week of the season in an extremely early meeting. Usually, this is one of the last games of the year, and...
Police investigating after shots fired into home
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Lexington police are looking for someone who shot into a home. The shooting happened on Greendale Road. That’s near Citation Boulevard and Georgetown Road. Police say around 12:51 a.m. Monday someone fired into the home. At least one person was inside. No one was hurt.
Volunteers needed for iPad kit distribution Aug. 20-22
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 22, 2024) — The University of Kentucky is excited to welcome new students to campus and is looking for volunteers to assist with the distribution of student iPad kits Aug. 20-22 at The Cornerstone, located at 401 S. Limestone. Volunteers play a crucial role in ensuring...
Add a sports physical to your athlete’s preseason checklist
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 22, 2024) — Improved physical fitness, learning to overcome adversity and the possibility of building lifelong friendships — the potential benefits of letting your child participate in sports are innumerable. But sports also come with inherent risks. From the intensity of competitive play to the...
KSP: 1 injured, Madison County Sheriff’s Deputy charged after motorcycle crash
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (FOX 56) — A man has been injured and an off-duty Deputy with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office has been charged after a motorcycle crash on Saturday night. The Kentucky State Police Department (KSP) said in a news release that troopers got a call from...
WATCH: Highlights from La Familia's win over The Nawf in TBT
Couldn’t make the trip down to Rupp Arena today? Don’t worry, we’ve got all the highlights you need. La Familia used an excellent second-half defensive performance to cruise past The Nawf by a final score of 81-64 in the second round of The Basketball Tournament’s Lexington Regional. It was all Kerem Kanter in the first half, as the younger brother of Enes Kanter poured in 19 first-half points before finishing the afternoon with 26 points and nine rebounds.
1 dog has died after Jacobson Park attack: LFACC is asking for your help to find the alleged attacker and the owner
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Community members are seeking help finding a Lexington dog owner following an attack at Jacobson Park on Friday. Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control (LFACC) posted on Facebook that a dog died Friday evening from injuries caused by another dog during an attack at the park.
‘Super Sunday’ returns to Douglass Park in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — The sounds of basketballs dribbling, and light trash talk fill the air at Douglass Park. These courts, which have long been paved, were originally dirt, giving the tournament its “Dirt Bowl” name. The Dirt Bowl has been a rite of passage for...
Wife saves husband's life with CPR, encourages others to learn
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Melissa and Phillip McIntyre have been together for 20 years. Their lives were forever changed on July 10, 2022. What Phillip initially thought to be heartburn, turned out to be a heart attack. He collapsed inside their home. “As he started to go down. I just...
Baptist Health Lexington celebrates centennial anniversary with ‘100 Days of Service’
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Baptist Health Lexington spent some time helping to spruce up Jacobson Park today as the hospital system celebrates its 100th birthday with ‘100 Days of Service.’. More than 100 volunteers from Baptist Health and Friends of Jacobson Park helped paint fences, pick up...
Savannah Chrisley Laments ‘Inhumane’ Prison Conditions After Mom Julie Gets Sick
Savannah Chrisley is calling out the conditions in the prison where her mom is serving time. In a recent episode of Unlocked, Savannah shared an update on mom Julie Chrisley. She explained that Julie, who is serving her 7-year sentence at the Federal Medical Center (FMC) Lexington in Kentucky, recently got sick due to conditions there.
Extra security at Louisville artist’s concert over concerns from past connections
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A River City native took the stage at the Yum! Center Saturday night, as EST Gee was joined by a number of other artists. “Seeing somebody make it from Louisville it’s, it’s an exciting time, you know,” CJ Calhoun, who attended the show, said.
WHAS11 honored with 8 Regional Emmys during annual ceremony
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The talented journalists of WHAS11 have won 8 Regional Emmy Awards during the annual Ohio Valley Emmys gala. The ceremony was held Saturday night in Lexington, Kentucky. WHAS11 sends out huge congratulations to our colleagues who won and those who were nominated. Winners:. Diversity/Equity/Inclusion – Lena...
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