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Hopkins County Schools to host Back to School Bash
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) — Hopkins County Schools announced they will be hosting a Back to School Bash. The Back to School Community Resource Bash will be held on Thursday, Aug. 1, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Victory Church in Madisonville. The event will have vendor tables with...
Pedestrian killed in crash on Pennyrile Parkway, deputies say
HOPKINS CO., Ky. (WFIE) - The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a person was struck by a vehicle on the Pennyrile Parkway. Deputies say it happened northbound at the 29 mile marker, just north of the Christian County and Hopkins County line. According to the sheriff’s office,...
Stoops 'feels as good as I ever have' going into his 12th season at Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Mark Stoops is anxious for the season to begin as talking season nears completion. “I can tell you, heading into this 12th year, I feel as good as I ever have, and I know you've probably heard me say that before, but it's true," Stoops said at UK’s annual Lexington Kickoff Luncheon at the Longship Club at Kroger Field. "I absolutely love our football team. I love our staff. I feel like it's the best blend since I've been here. I really do."
Spikes Trial Still On Track For November 2024
Special Prosecutor Blake Chambers, Defense Attorney Eric Bearden and Circuit Judge John Atkins convened for a status review of Bobby Spikes Monday morning — in what was a short analysis of all housekeeping before the trial begins this November. Spikes has been incarcerated in Christian County Jail for more...
Dr. Jean Little Awarded Building Excellent Schools Fellowship
Dr. Jean A. Little, former principal of Carr Elementary School in Fulton, Kentucky, has been awarded the prestigious Building Excellent Schools (BES) Fellowship,. This highly competitive fellowship is awarded to only 8-10 outstanding educational leaders nationwide each year. Dr. Little was the sole recipient from Tennessee. The BES Fellowship is...
The 2025 Corvette ZR1 Will Be at Corvettes at Carlisle 2024
It seems that every year something amazing rolls out of the Corvette factory in Bowling Green, Kentucky. For 2024, their “something amazing” is the jaw-dropping 2025 ZR1 Corvette; a vehicle that’s been hyped for years and on Thursday, July 25, was unveiled to the world. That same ZR1 model has been confirmed for debut at Corvettes at Carlisle, August 22-24 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds.
Craft House Pizza opens new restaurant near Germantown neighborhood in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Craft House Pizza opened a new location in Louisville's Meriwether neighborhood near Germantown. Craft House held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday morning at the new location at 1500 S. Shelby St. To mark the grand opening, the restaurant offered 20% off all food purchases from open to close.
Murder plot prevented by arrest made in Madisonville, police say
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) — Police in Madisonville say they prevented a murder plot by making an arrest Monday morning. Officers say they spotted 36-year-old Charles Pillow walking down West Broadway Street around 9 a.m. Monday, and knew he had a warrant for his arrest. Police say they took Pillow...
Repayment obligation off the table for former Conn clients
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - Prestonsburg attorney Ned Pillersdorf is still working to contact former clients of Eric C. Conn, more than nine years after the scandalous social security fraud case hit national headlines. Pillersdorf represented the former clients in a class action lawsuit, calling the reaction by the Social Security...
Insomnia Cookies relocates bakery in Old Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Insomnia Cookies, known for their warm cookies and after hour deliveries, has relocated its existing bakery in Old Louisville. The company announced it has moved from South 4th Street near the University of Louisville to a new building across the street on West Cardinal Boulevard. The...
Western Kentucky Non-Profit Providing Free Clothes to People in Need Saturday
Shouldn't everyone look and feel their best? Shepherds Hand Clothing Ministry will provide clothing for people of all ages and in a wide variety of sizes, colors, and styles. Here's everything you need to know before you go. SHEPHERDS HAND CLOTHING MINISTRY. When children, families, or individuals are provided with...
Lexington man using colorectal cancer journey to reach younger Kentuckians
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - When it comes to colorectal cancer in Kentucky, the numbers are not always good. In fact, the National Cancer Institute says Kentucky leads the nation in rates of colorectal cancer and is fourth when it comes to the death rate. Just like in other states, more...
Gov. Andy Beshear’s education program donates $500,000 to ONE Lexington
Fayette County’s educational system earned a big boost Monday when Gov. Andy Beshear’s office donated $500,000 to ONE Lexington’s Building Bridges to Opportunity program. It will support scholarship programs, in-school mentoring groups and trauma support groups.
There’s an ‘assumption of risk’ when it comes to dog parks, animal control says
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A week ago, WKYT told you about a deadly dog-on-dog attack that happened at the Jacobson Park dog park. There is now a pending court case. We talked with the owner of the dog that died last week. Now, we’re speaking with Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control, which says there are risks with dog parks, and it’s up to you to keep watch.
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