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Big Blue Nation enjoys soft re-opening to historic Memorial Coliseum
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - While work continues in and around the historic Memorial Coliseum, with a grand opening slated for Spring 2025, the public got to see it for themselves for the first time Friday night. “What a wonderful transformation, and what a great job they’ve done,” said UK fan...
Morehead State Volleyball Battles Hard in 3-1 Season Opener Loss
In their season opener, the Morehead State volleyball team fell to Western Kentucky 3-1, with set scores of 16-25, 25-14, 20-25, 17-25. Despite the defeat, MSU performed admirably, taking the second set decisively. Irene Wogenstahl led the team with 11 kills, while Peighton Isley recorded 21 digs, closely approaching a career milestone with just four digs needed to reach 1,000. This match served as the inaugural event in the newly renovated Memorial Coliseum at Kentucky.
Purple People Bridge reopens after inspection, repairs
The Purple People Bridge fully reopened Thursday evening after passing inspection, according to Purple People Bridge Company President Will Weber. “It’s a little more purple than it was back when we had to close it in May,” Weber said. That’s due to a new paint job on the interior of the bridge.
KSP INVESTIGATING FATAL SHOOTING IN LESLIE COUNTY, KY THAT CLAIMED LIFE OF A LONDON WOMAN
WOOTON, KY – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) is reporting that on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at approx. 3:32 A.M, KSP Post 13, Hazard, received a call for assistance from the Leslie County Sheriff's Office, in reference to a shooting complaint on Cutshin Road located in the Wooton community of Leslie County.
New $92.5 million bourbon distillery and boutique hotel project coming to KY. What we know
Kentucky's bourbon industry continues to grow. Coming off the heels of the recently publicized Maker's Mark distillery expansion, Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced a $92.5 million distillery and tourism project by Saga Spirits Group is coming to Versailles. ...
In battle of Class 6A heavyweights, Trinity's stout defense delivers vs Frederick Douglass
If there was a preseason concern about the 2024 Trinity High School football team, it was a defense with just three returning starters and several sophomores playing big roles So far, so good. The No. 1-ranked Shamrocks forced four turnovers and allowed just 135 total yards on their way to a 23-13 victory at No. 4...
'What we have is something special.' Unshakeable defense leads Highlands football
Every fall Thursday morning before the hallways at Highlands High School are filled with students, the Bluebirds football team takes the field at David Cecil Memorial Stadium. The one-hour walkthrough to preview each week's game is part of the tradition that has carried Highlands to 23 state championships. "I think it's peaceful to get out here in the morning, just focus on football and have nothing else to worry about," senior Tommy Ferring said. ...
Clark County Schools employee facing charges following son’s birthday party at her home
WINCHESTER, Ky. (WKYT) - According to court records, Rebecca Boyd is charged with 11 counts of unlawful transaction with a minor. Clark County Public Schools Superintendent Dustin Howard confirmed to WKYT that Boyd is an employee at Phoenix Academy. He would not confirm Boyd’s role at the school. Howard says Boyd has been placed on leave pending further investigation of the matter.
HFD battles overnight structure fire
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Henderson Fire Department responded to an overnight structure fire in the 200 block of South Ingram Saturday morning. It is said the fire took place approximately 4:30 a.m. which was heavily involved upon the first crew’s arrival. HPD says they performed a transitional fire attack to tackle the outdoor flames […]
Cardinals score twice in final minute to stun Knox Central with 24-13 comeback win
LONDON — Both Knox Central and South Laurel barreled for four quarter before seeing the Cardinals score 11 points in a one-minute span to stun Knox Central in Friday’s Martin’s Peterbilt Bowl with a 24-13 win. Both teams held leads in the game before a touchdown pass...
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