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Father and son arrested for attacking man in Pilgrim
PILGRIM — A father and son were arrested July 17 in Martin County following an altercation on KY-2032 that resulted in minor injuries, authorities said. Warren Jude, 62, and his son, Tyler Jude, 35, both of Pilgrim, were taken into custody after Chief Deputy Chris Kidd of the Martin County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call on Warren Jude Road.
‘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...
World Record Holder Sarah Sjostrom Confirms Intent to Swim the 100 Free at the Paris Olympics
Sarah Sjostrom, the World Record holder in the 100 long course meter free, says that she committed to the 100 free when she realized she would have a longer break than in Tokyo. Archive photo via Fabio Cetti. Olympic champion Sarah Sjostrom has confirmed that she intends to race the...
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.
What did Andy Beshear do before being governor? Kentucky native could be Kamala Harris' VP.
The announcement that President Joe Biden will end his reelection bid on Sunday leaves people wonderingwho will lead the Democratic party this November. While Biden has endorsed Kamala Harris as his replacement, there's talk of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear as a possible vice president nominee, along with North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly.
Kentucky Weather Alert: Scattered Thunderstorms and Localized Flooding Possible
Louisville, KY – Kentucky residents should prepare for a week marked by scattered thunderstorms and showers, as predicted by the US National Weather Service in Louisville. Although no single day is expected to be completely rained out, the persistent nature of the precipitation may lead to localized flooding, particularly in southern Kentucky.
Five Famous Olympic Gold Medalists from Right Here in Kentucky
The opening ceremonies of the 2024 Summer Olympics are coming up this Friday in Paris, France. Back here in Kentucky, Olympic fans (like me) are getting geared up to cheer on Team USA and members of that team from right here in Kentucky. The Commonwealth, by the way, has a 'golden' Olympic history. Various Kentuckians, and other athletes with ties to the Bluegrass State, have scored Olympic Gold! Here's a look at five legendary Kentucky athletes that are forever a part of Olympic history.
Beshear will not attend Aug. 3 Fancy Farm Picnic, annual West Kentucky political tradition
Organizers of the annual church fundraiser held in Graves County said in a Friday afternoon email that the governor had said he is not attending the August event and “no reason was given.”. Fancy Farm organizers added that Republican State Auditor Allison Ball will not attend due to a...
1 suspect in THP-involved shooting captured in KY; Reward for info about shooter raised to $20K
One of the suspects wanted for his connection to a shooting that left a Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) trooper injured has been captured in Kentucky, but now the reward for information that leads to the shooter's arrest has been increased.
Senator Max Wise To Receive KASA 2024 Telescopic Award
(Frankfort, Ky) — State Senator Max Wise will be honored with the prestigious KASA 2024 Telescopic Award at the KASA Annual Leadership Institute in Louisville on July 26. The KASA Telescopic Award recognizes legislators who craft policies with long-term implications to benefit public education. State Senator Max Wise has been at the forefront of the student safety issue since the 2019 General Assembly. During the 2019 session, he worked with stakeholders across the commonwealth to enact SB 1, which established the Kentucky Center for School Safety in the aftermath of the Marshall County school shooting.
Kentucky Lottery Cash Ball, Lucky For Life winning numbers for July 20, 2024
The Kentucky Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Saturday, July 20, 2024 winning numbers for each game. Check Cash Ball payouts and previous drawings here. Lucky For Life. 14-19-20-35-46, Lucky Ball: 11. Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings...
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