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Community Trust Bank Community Spotlight - Friday, August 23rd
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - We have a new segment, the Community Trust Bank Community Spotlight. We start over in Letcher County. Shelby Valley’s cheerleaders trying to get the crowd pumped for the first Friday night. Then the cougar’s fan section, if Letcher’s defense looks like it did today, the...
Housing data walk: ‘I just want to see there start being action’
“We have the information,” said Wilder resident Dina Shields. “Now it’s time to understand what the action items are.”. Shields was one of several attendees to Thursday’s community listening session on housing, which took place at the Independence Senior Center. The event was put on by the Brighton Center, the United Way of Greater Cincinnati, and the Northern Kentucky Area Development District in hopes of gathering “input from community members to understand how Northern Kentucky’s current housing landscape has impacted their families, and how they hope policymakers will address housing issues going forward,” according to an announcement preceding the event.
Kentucky lawmakers visit Indiana freestanding birth center
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — A group of Kentucky lawmakers visited a freestanding birth center in Indiana Thursday to learn about an issue that promises to come up again during the 2025 legislative session. Tree of Life, a freestanding birthing center in Jeffersonville — right across the Ohio River from Louisville — accepts only clients with low-risk […]
Lady Bucs relying on back line early in 2024
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Thursday night will go into the books as a 1-0 loss for ETSU women’s soccer. But, head coach Jay Yelton was pleased with the way his squad made the visiting Lady Vols earn every inch at Summers-Taylor Stadium. Bucs goalkeeper, Ashton Blair, has, once again, been the orchestrator of that […]
Future Healers program deliver new medical books to Nashville expansion chapter
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Louisville nonprofit delivered new educational books to a group in Nashville focused on supporting children impacted by violence. Christopher 2X's Game Changers has devoted resources to supporting children impacted by gun violence with the Future Healers program, which is a partnership between the Game Changers, UofL Hospital's Trauma Institute and students at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. The goal of the program is to help Louisville children who have been impacted by violence in their neighborhoods to build a better future.
Manchester comes from behind to stop Falmouth Pendleton County
Manchester overcame a spirited challenge and rallied for a 38-15 win against Falmouth Pendleton County during this Kentucky football game on Aug. 23. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article. Take a 1-minute survey and be registered to win a $25 Visa gift card. Don’t...
Expectations for Brock Vandagriff, Gavin Wimsatt and other incoming transfers
The transfer portal has become ingrained in college football culture. A year ago, Kentucky's starting quarterback (Devin Leary), starting running back (Ray Davis), starting left tackle (Marques Cox) and second-leading receiver (Tayvion Robinson) were all transfers. The open market is an opportunity for college football programs to address areas of weakness within their program. The upcoming season is no different. UK will be relying upon new faces to make big contributions.
‘A rivalry among friends': Battle of the Birds kicks off football season
MAYFIELD, Ky. — Mayfield Cardinals or Graves County Eagles — two birds of prey on the turf duel for victory. On Friday, Aug. 23, the Mayfield and Graves County high school football teams faced off in a game known annually as Battle of the Birds. The athletes are...
Active shooter training causes temporary delays at Louisville Muhammad Ali Airport
False reports of an active shooter during a training drill at the Kentucky Air National Guard base caused a temporary delay at the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF). Natalie Ciresi Chaudoin, spokesperson for the Louisville Regional Airport Authority, said SDF experienced a "very brief" stop lasting around ten minutes because of the incident, and only one flight was diverted. ...
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