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Twin Lakes National Fiddler Championship entertains huge crowd, Danny Roberts awarded Key to the City
There were hundreds, if not thousands of winners on Saturday as the Twin Lakes National Fiddler Championship drew huge crowds to downtown Leitchfield on a picture-perfect day to enjoy hours of outstanding music and dancing. One of the highlights of the event came after dark when Leitchfield Mayor Harold Miller...
'Summer Slide': Program in Louisville aims to fight learning loss
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Every summer, kids get a much-needed break from the rigors of school. It's well-deserved and needed before they dive back into another year of learning. However, doctors say that just because students aren't in the classroom doesn't mean they shouldn't be learning. Dr. Heather Felton with...
Gas prices tumble in western Kentucky
Gas prices in west central Kentucky this week fell eight cents during the past week. The average price across the region is $3.19 per gallon according to AAA. Prices ranged in the region from a low of $2.96 in Owensboro, to a high of $3.60 in Louisville. The average price...
Beshear had 'good conversation' with Harris, campaign manager confirms
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear ended speculations Monday about his interest in becoming the Democratic presidential nominee after endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. But he remains a viable option as Harris' running mate. Eric Hyers, Beshear’s campaign manager, confirmed Monday that the governor and the vice president spoke on Sunday, but...
Man involved in shooting of THP trooper taken into custody, efforts to apprehend the remaining suspects continue
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, the search for the man who was reportedly involved in the in the shooting of Trooper Cothron, Braze Rucker, was arrested in Kentucky. Kentucky State Police troopers, utilizing handcuffs from Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Cothron, successfully took Rucker into custody. The...
Miikka Muurinen offered by Kentucky
Mark Pope has sent out a new scholarship offer in the class of 2026, and it’s going to one of the best performers in the the summer AAU circuit. According to Travis Branham, Miikka Muurinen has picked up an offer from the Kentucky Wildcats. Branham added that Muurinen is set to be one of the biggest risers when the next class of 2026 rankings update comes out.
UPDATE: Chemical spill reported at Diamond Ave. in Evansville
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Crews were at the scene of a chemical spill in Evansville on Monday. Battalion Chief Nick Raber says a pH test showed it was a “strong acid” but could not identify the substance on the scene. Raber goes on to say crews neutralized the substance with a powder called “soda ash,” […]
Red Mile kicks off live racing season in a unique way
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Live racing returned to Lexington today as Red Mile kicked off the season in a very special way—with camel and ostrich races. The giant animals travel all over the country for various events, but this was their first trip to Red Mile. Fans...
More rounds of rain and thunderstorms today
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - More rounds of showers and storms are likely today. Though no severe weather is anticipated, we could see some areas of ponding and minor flooding. It may be your best bet to keep your umbrella handy during the next several days -- Scattered rain and pop-up showers look to be possible through the rest of our week.
Former Kentucky basketball guard making case for 'draft's best prospect'
NBA Summer League action is wrapping up on Monday night and that means the next time we'll see former Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard, it'll be during preseason play. Despite having to wait a few months until he steps on the floor again, his play over the last week makes the wait worth it.
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