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Owensboro man arrested after police chase in stolen flatbed wrecker
OWENSBORO (WEVV) — A Owensboro man faces multiple charges related to a police chase in a stolen flatbed wrecker. Daviess County Sheriff's Office said in a release that 30-year-old Wesley M. Wright faces 19 different charges for leading deputies and Kentucky State Police troopers in a pursuit Saturday afternoon.
Teenagers charged with fireworks burglary in Owensboro
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Two juveniles were charged with burglarizing a fireworks stand along Highway 54 on July 4. According to a police affidavit, the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office Night Shift Unit patrol spotted the two juveniles running across the highway in the 1800 block of the US 60 carrying items and wearing ski masks. […]
Ohio County, KY Softball Teams Headed to State Tournament for First Time in a Decade
Sure there were fireworks on the 4th of July! Folks in Ohio County had even more reason to celebrate on Independence Day. For the first time in a decade, two of their local softball teams qualified for and headed off to the State Tournament!. Here's some video from the caravan...
4 people dead, 3 critically injured after mass shooting in NKY
FLORENCE, Ky. (WKRC) - Four victims were killed and three critically injured in a shooting in Florence. The Florence Police Department responded to multiple calls of a shooting at 2:51 a.m. at Ridgecrest Drive on Saturday morning. The victims were celebrating a 21st birthday party at the location when the suspect arrived and began firing.
Trent Young Leads Every Lap at Paducah for Third Career Summit Modified Win
Eight minutes and one second was all Trent Young needed to win the DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals Feature Friday Night at Paducah International Raceway. Young, 39, of Crofton, KY, led all 25 laps and finished over five seconds ahead of runner-up Cole Falloway for his third career Hell Tour victory. Two of his three wins have now come at Paducah, and he said his familiarity with the track played to his advantage.
‘Goose’ lands in Henderson Saturday
Will talk about his book and career, next year’s UK hoops team. Jack “Goose” Givens says he won’t divulge too much of what he’ll speak about during his talk and book signing in Henderson Saturday, but he did offer some teasers of what attendees can expect.
Kentucky’s Recruiting Roll Continues
It was just last week when we ran through the impressive commitment haul the UK staff had landed. The Cats picked up five players in the span of a week. As if that wasn’t enough Mark Stoops, Vince Marrow, and the entire staff have those “Yahtzee” dice downright smoking. Let’s break down the most recent pickups as Kentucky’s Recent Recruiting Roll continues.
Outdoor vintage market returns to Waterfront Park in downtown Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- More than 200 vendors were set up Saturday in downtown Louisville for an outdoor vintage market. Fleur de Flea returned to Waterfront Festival Plaza with vendors from around the region selling antiques, collectables, vinyl, vintage clothing, handmade and repurposed furniture and more. The event was free and offered complimentary watermelon.
New dance club opens on Bardstown Road in the Highlands
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A new club is now open in the Highlands promising a unique experience. The new club, called Atomic, is on Bardstown Road, near Grinstead Drive in the old Wash-o-Rama building. Owners of Atomic said the original plan was for a hotel back in 2016 but...
2024 Louisville Pride Festival puts a diverse array of local talent out front
This year’s Louisville Pride Festival features several local artists across music genres. Organizers said they wanted to reflect the diversity of the city’s LGBTQ+ community.
Press release: Newport Central Catholic to induct inaugural class into Fine Arts Hall of Fame
Newport Central Catholic High School is proud to announce its inaugural class of inductees into its Fine Arts Hall of Fame: Andrew Bacigalupo ’03, Kevan Brown ’90, Rev. Bill Hinds, Edith Mariani, Steven Mendell ’66, Rev. John Riesenberg ’52, and Denise Vulhop Watkins ’91. Also being honored as the “Show of Distinction” is the 1989 Production of Guys and Dolls.
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