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John Wall’s All-Time Kentucky Basketball Starting Five Revealed: Analysis and Discussion
John Wall, a former Kentucky player, revealed his all-time starting five for the Kentucky basketball team, including Anthony Davis, DeMarcus Cousins, Devin Booker, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and himself. Under John Calipari, Kentucky produced 34 first-round NBA draft picks, with 30 leaving after their freshman season. Devin Booker averaged 10.0 points per...
Review: TICK, TICK… BOOM! at The Carnegie
This past Friday evening on July 19th, The Carnegie in Covington, Kentucky opened their latest show of the 2024 summer theatre season. By the end of the night, this new production Jonathan Larson’s musical Tick, Tick… Boom! was met with a huge positive reaction. Written by the man who would go on to pen the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Rent just a few years later, Tick, Tick… Boom! takes a look at themes from Larson’s own life and presents them in a semi-autobiographical fashion. After Larson’s death in 1996, acclaimed playwright David Auburn reconstructed the original one-man show into a fully fledged, multi-character musical that went on to premiere Off-Broadway in 2001. As a result, the foreshadowing within the show is apparent when considering his future theatrical tour de force, as well as the heartbreak of his unexpected passing during the process of said project.
Coffee corral on the rise: new coffee shops brewing in Local 6 region
PADUCAH — Where you get your morning cup of joe could change as several new coffee shops have opened in the community. But why now? Business owners credit Paducah's growing community. Evergreens is a coffee and plant shop across from West Kentucky Community and Technical College and is doing...
Canadian National Team Member Abby Dunford Commits To Kentucky After NLI Release From Michigan
Dunford will delay her enrollment until next fall (2025) despite receiving a complete release from her NLI with Michigan. Canadian National Team member Abby Dunford has announced her commitment to Kentucky for fall 2025. Dunford was originally committed to Michigan for fall 2024 but received a complete release from her National Letter of Intent (NLI) in April.
TD Live Team Previews: Owensboro Catholic Aces
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A dominant team from last year, the Owensboro Catholic Aces. This is a squad that made the trip all the way to the Kentucky State Championship game, only to fall in an offensive shootout to Mayfield. But, this year, the team returns their star quarterback in Brady Atwell to lead the offense. But it isn’t just him, Head Coach Jason Morris just says they need to play their brand of football.
Ellis Park hosts first corgi race
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Weiner races returned to Ellis Park in Henderson, but this year, another dog breed was also able to compete. It’s a popular event that Ellis Park has hosted for years, but this is the first time Corgis have been able to race. One Corgi owner told us he traveled from Princeton, […]
Xander Schauffele Joins Jack Nicklaus In Exclusive Club After Open Championship Victory
Xander Schauffele came into 2024 searching for his first major title. After winning May's PGA Championship at Valhalla and this week's Open Championship at Royal Troon, the 2024 Champion Golfer of the Year now has two major titles to his name. And it wouldn't be surprising to see him ...
Racing Louisville pulls off incredible comeback against Rayadas
Soccer is a sport full of surprises and twists and turns, and that's exactly what we saw in the match between Racing Louisville and Rayadas del Monterrey at the Lynn Family Stadium in Kentucky. The Rayadas got off to a flying start, pressing Louisville from the first minutes and opening the scoring with a superb goal from Fátima Servín in the 11th minute. However, the American team didn't let up and pulled off a spectacular comeback, ending the match with a 3-1 victory.
Pies for Paws benefits Humane Society of Henderson County
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Henderson County Sheriff got pied in the face for a good cause on Saturday. Pies for Paws was held at Audubon State Park in Henderson. The event benefited the Humane Society of Henderson County. For $10, people could smash a pie in someone’s face. Several people volunteered to be pied, […]
Family mourns as defendant in killing at Caesars Southern Indiana awaits sentencing
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A man could face decades in prison after an alleged ambush and murder at Caesars Southern Indiana. On March 17, LilDon Williams walked to his car in the parking garage at the casino in southern Indiana. The hip-hop artist performed a concert in Louisville before driving to the casino to celebrate.
CRAWFORD | Confident Kelsey spreads gospel of "ReviVILLE," on the court and off
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – Everybody has to start somewhere. For Pat Kelsey, it was as freshman boys’ basketball coach at Elder High School in Cincinnati, with a scoreless first quarter, a 9-0 deficit and a player dribbling in the wrong direction. Kelsey talked about the game, sitting back...
Jeffersontown Summer Craft Beer Fest shows off local breweries and city
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The ninth annual Jeffersontown Summer Craft Beer Fest returned on Saturday. Dozens of local breweries were set up offering samples of their beers, along with wines and seltzers. There were over 75 craft beers, including some national favorites. The event not only highlighted brews, but it...
Yoga event in Covington raising money to support families who lost a loved one
COVINGTON, Ky. (WKRC)- The "All Hail Caesar" yoga event is in honor of a local man who passed away from cancer. Proceeds go to supporting Fernside which is a nonprofit that supports grieving families. Kristen Carnevale and her three kids received love and support at Fernside after they lost Caesar...
Grand Jury issues indictments for endangerment, drug trafficking crimes
A Christian County Grand Jury issued indictments for wanton endangerment, drug trafficking and abuse-related crimes on Friday. Charles Berry, age 27 of Hopkinsville, was indicted on multiple drug charges after Hopkinsville Police executed a probation violation warrant against Berry and reportedly found him to be in possession of drugs in May. Berry was indicted on charges of first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, trafficking in synthetic drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia.
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