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Mingo man charged with vehicular homicide after DUI crash in Pikeville
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A Mingo County man faces charges of vehicular homicide and assault, following a DUI crash Friday afternoon. Police say Chad Blackburn, 36, of Red Jacket, showed signs of impairment following the crash, which occurred shortly after 3:30 p.m. on U.S. 119, near the intersection with U.S. 23 in Pikeville. After failing a field sobriety test, he was immediately arrested for DUI.
LIST: Back to school dates across Southern Kentucky
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - School start dates are creeping closer, so make sure you’re getting your notebooks and pencils ready. Start dates for school districts in the area are as follows. All students: Wednesday, August 14. All students: Tuesday, August 13. Preschool: Wednesday, August 28. K-12: Wednesday August...
Indiana Residents Alerted to Aurora Borealis Viewing Opportunity
Indianapolis, IN – Hoosiers may have a unique opportunity to witness the Northern Lights as a geomagnetic storm is set to enhance aurora visibility Monday night into Tuesday. The aurora borealis could extend as far south as Indiana due to heightened solar activity. According to the NOAA Space Weather...
ARH Mountain Student Achiever - Allyson Grace Rife
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Allyson Grace Rife was as a senior At Pike County Central High School where she graduated with a 4.0 GPA. She was a member of the National Honor Society and maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout her time in high school. Congratulations Allyson, tonight’s ARH Mountain Student...
What is Fancy Farm? What to know about Kentucky's annual political picnic
One of Kentucky's most anticipated day of politics and food is just around the corner. On Saturday, federal and state elected officials and candidates will be among the crowd to gather at a church picnic to informally kick off Kentucky's general election cycle. The event is Fancy Farm, and it's arriving in...
Kentucky Hall of Fame journalist is retiring from UK, where he set a standard for rural reporting
After almost 20 years advocating for rural and community journalism in the College of Communication and Information, Al Cross is leaving the University of Kentucky as the Director Emeritus of the Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues. Cross, who also served as an extension professor for the School of Journalism and Media, officially retires July 31.
Hopkins County Humane Society’s Pet of the Week Monday, July 29
Willy is an 8-month-old Golden Retriever and Pitbull Terrier mix who came in as a stray. This sweet and loving boy is great with other dogs and people, always welcoming anyone who comes around. While he knows how to sit on command, he is still getting used to cats. Willy is a bit scared and unsure around them, so any potential adopter with cats should plan for a slow introduction. He is looking for his forever home, where he can share his affectionate and gentle nature.
City spotlights agencies working to revitalize vacant lots
Cleaning up the city has been a key part of Hopkinsville Mayor J.R. Knight’s platform. To rehabilitate abandoned properties the Lot Next Door Program and the Hopkinsville & Christian County Land Bank Authority have joined forces and City Public Information Officer, Amanda Brunt shared how they work together. Lot...
The Ville vs La Familia score updates: Kentucky vs Louisville TBT game at Freedom Hall
The biggest game in the history of The Basketball Tournament did not disappoint. Former basketball players representing the Louisville Cardinals (The Ville) and Kentucky Wildcats (La Familia) played in front of a record-breaking TBT crowd of 13,509 at Freedom Hall. La Familia defeated The Ville, 70-61, to advance to TBT's Final Four in...
Louisville Is Seeking Artists for New Flood Wall Mural Project
Louisville is calling on artists to add their own creative touch to the cityscape. The Louisville Commission on Public Art has announced an exciting opportunity for artists to submit proposals for large-scale mural installations throughout Louisville-Jefferson County Metro. This initiative aims to invigorate publicly accessible spaces with selected murals covering the flood walls along the Ohio River. A pilot project has been earmarked for the 10th Street flood wall and MSD pump station which also serves as an entryway to Waterfront Park Phase IV. Artists are encouraged to draw inspiration from themes of connection across the natural environment, civic infrastructure, and the social landscape. Proposals will be judged on several criteria, including artistic excellence, professional experience, and the value added to the community.
Road back open after Lexington crash
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT)—A Lexington road is back open after a garbage truck crash. Police say a garbage truck crashed and ended up on its side around 1:30 p.m. on the onramp from Harrodsburg Road to the inner loop of New Circle. Both people in the truck were able to...
EEOC files lawsuit against owner of Kentucky apartment complex
STANFORD, Ky. (WKYT) - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is filing a lawsuit against the owner of a central Kentucky apartment complex. The nine-page lawsuit claims that the company that owns Oakview Apartments in Stanford has been involved in unlawful practices since October of 2022. The victim says she...
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