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What is Fancy Farm? What to know about Kentucky's annual political picnic
Kentucky's 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 kickoff Kentucky's general election cycle. The event is Fancy Farm, and it's arriving in less than a week....
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.
LMPD collecting old cell phones for victims of human trafficking, domestic violence
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It's an age old question now: What do you do with your old cell phone once you've upgraded?. Well, Louisville Metro Police (LMPD) has a possible solution for you. In a post on their social media, the police department said their Victim Services Unit will be...
Georgetown named best place for families to live in Kentucky
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (FOX 56) — Looking for a new home for your family? Well, Fortune just named Georgetown one of the best places in the U.S. for families. Fortune ranked Georgetown 40th on its list of the 50 best places for families. “A great place to live is not...
Identities of two men killed in boat crash in Falls of Rough released
The identities of the two men who perished in a boat crash in Falls of Rough have been released. David N. Stomberger, 46, of Crestwood, and Eric P. Derloshon, 51, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, were both killed in the crash that happened Sunday morning at approximately 12:30 when a bass boat, containing two Grayson County men, crashed into a pontoon boat containing several people on Rough River Lake in the Cave Creek area of the park.
After latest court appearance, Darnell 'SuperChef' Ferguson says charges against him are 'bogus'
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Celebrity "SuperChef" and former Louisville restaurant owner Darnell Ferguson was back in court Monday on charges he said are "bogus." "One thing for sure is that I am who I say I am," he said Monday outside the courthouse in downtown Louisville "And I've been like that. Everyone who knows me knows that, and it'll be proven in court in front of 12 people if it needs to be. The career will bounce back better than it's ever been. I just want this to go away. That way me and my family can move forward."
Louisville teen drowns at Nolin Lake, authorities emphasize water safety
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A teenager from Louisville drowned at Nolin Lake last week, according to authorities. Edmonson County Emergency Management Director Terry Massey said Isaac Mwungura was part of a group of students from Portland Christian School that went to a private home on Twin Oaks Drive for a birthday party on Wednesday, July 24.
World's largest home appliance producer expanding Louisville operations with $35M project
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The world's largest producer of home appliances is expanding its operations in Louisville in a big way. Hollenbach Oakley announced Monday it plans to grow Midea America's footprint at its facility in Blankenbaker Station nearly fivefold. The project is expected to create 110 new jobs. Louisville-based...
LMPD identifies officers involved in fatal shooting in southwest Louisville
Louisville Metro Police has released the names and personnel files of three officers who were involved in Thursday's fatal shooting of a man they say was armed with a knife. Officers Matt Forbes, Garrett Schmeltz and Kendrick Eaves were among those who responded to a call at approximately 9:30 p.m. Thursday in the 6600 block of Eagle Wood Drive. When police arrived, they found an "agitated" man, Interim Chief Paul Humphrey said at a news briefing...
WAVE Originals documentary nabs Emmy Award
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Hollywood movie, Cocaine Bear, gripped movie headlines for its wildly outlandish plot about the animal’s drug-infused killing spree. But critiques demonstrated the bear’s true story was just, if not more, captivating by presenting the documentary, Blow: The True Story of Cocaine, a Bear and a Crooked Kentucky Cop an Emmy Award.
54th annual Dainty Contest kicks off Monday night in Louisville's Schnitzelburg neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A German game that dates back centuries is returning to the streets of Louisville's Schnitzelburg neighborhood Monday evening. The 54th annual World Championship Dainty Contest is held on the last Monday in July each year on George Hauck Way, near Goss Avenue. Contestants -- who must...
32-year-old woman identified after being hit by multiple vehicles on I-65 North in south Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A 32-year-old woman was identified Monday as the person who died Friday morning after being hit by multiple vehicles on Interstate 65 North at Outer Loop. Louisville Metro Police officers responded around 11:40 a.m. to find a woman lying in the road beneath the Outer Loop...
Actor Gary Sinise, Lt. Dan Band performs at Fort Knox in Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Fort Knox welcomed a special guest this weekend for a night of music and fun. Actor Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band took to the stage at Brooks Field Saturday night. The band often boosts morale on military bases here in the U.S. and around...
University of Kentucky student wins back-to-back gold in foil fencing at Paris Olympics
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- University of Kentucky medical student Lee Kiefer won back-to-back gold medals in foil fencing. And her teammate, Lauren Scruggs, took the silver to make history as the first Black U.S. fencer to win an Olympic medal in an individual women's event. Kiefer, a Lexington native, won...
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