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Gridiron Glory Top 10 Players: #8 Donteze Joy
PADUCAH, KY -- Area coaches voted Westview's Donteze Joy as the #8 player heading into the upcoming high school football season. Here is what some coaches are saying about Donteze:. Justin Cruse, Dresden: "If you don't account for him, he is going to make you pay. You have to know...
Skinner Family Fun Center is open for play
It’s easy to find the Skinner Family Fun Center; just look for the bright yellow storefront with red trim at 110 South Main Street in Williamstown. The paint job was only completed a couple of days before the Aug. 14 ribbon cutting ceremony. The narrow two-story building looks deceptively...
'I'm scared': Woman living in car with 13 cats charged with dozens of violations
In Boone County, animal control officers charged a woman living in her car with 26 ordinance violations. Two for each cat living with her. The woman says she still won't give up her animals.
Cortez Stone embraces role change as he leads Central into new season
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Central is once again returning one of the top players in the state in running back Cortez Stone. “I’ve got expectations,” he said. “I want us to go to state, so my emotions are coming in.”. Stone has reason to have those lofty...
Police raids continue in Owensboro for joint federal investigation
In Owensboro, authorities carry out a second day of a large scale warrant operation. Owensboro police, along with the Drug Enforcement Agency and IRS, carry out several more raids following a standoff Tuesday. The news comes as officers confirm the suspect in that standoff has died after being taken to the hospital.
Physician responds, Bowling Green labeled as ‘Ozempic Town’
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- A recent Bloomberg article has dubbed Bowling Green as an “Ozempic Town,” reflecting the area’s growing use of the weight loss drug Ozempic. Originally approved for managing high blood pressure and diabetes, Ozempic is now increasingly sought after for its weight loss benefits. Despite...
Former UK swimmer Riley Gaines Barker speaks on transgender policies at republican dinner
On Tuesday night, former University of Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines Barker was in Union County speaking at the Republican Party's Lincoln Dinner. She's made national headlines after criticizing Transgender athletes in women's sports and touched on the policies during the event. The women's sports activist is speaking on the question she says she hears often: "How did we get here?".
Man And Woman Charged After Cadiz Disturbance
A report of a disturbance on Lafayette Street in Cadiz led to charges for a man and woman Tuesday afternoon. Cadiz Police say 20-year-old Landen Finley went to his grandmother’s apartment, threatened to cut her throat, and took her phone when she tried to call law enforcement. Trigg County...
Former LSU, Rummel receiver Koy Moore transfers to Western Kentucky
Former LSU and Archbishop Rummel wide receiver Koy Moore is making his third stop in college football and will suit up at Western Kentucky for the upcoming season. After stints at LSU and Auburn, Moore will try to make an impact in Conference USA. The 6’1″, 198-pound wideout was a...
BCHS Alumni tailgate party to celebrate 60 years of graduates; Association taking nominations
lance.gaither@bluegrassnewsmedia.com The Boyle County High School Alumni Association will hold the annual association tailgate party before the Boyle vs. Taylor County Football game on Friday, Sept. 20. The party will be held in the high school cafeteria. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., and dinner will be served from 5 until 6:30 p.m. Every year at […] The post BCHS Alumni tailgate party to celebrate 60 years of graduates; Association taking nominations appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Boyle County ready to chase 5-peat as high school football season nears
DANVILLE, Ky. (FOX 56) — The Boyle County high school football program has already done the unthinkable, and will now attempt to keep the unthinkable going. Head coach Justin Haddix has the most dominant program in the state right now with four straight state championships, and is now going for the 5-peat this season.
Kentucky Democratic lawmaker stripped of committee assignments amid investigation
Democratic Rep. Daniel Grossberg has been removed from all of his interim committee assignments. The Louisville lawmaker's attorney says one investigation into alleged misconduct toward women has been closed with no impropriety found.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY | Strong to severe storms possible tonight & Friday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A powerful weather system is moving into the region, bringing a heightened risk of severe weather Kentucky. As we head into the late afternoon and evening hours, showers and thunderstorms will develop, some of which could be strong to severe. Severe Weather Concerns. The primary concern...
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