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Alex Granato & Carlchen W Conquer Victory in the $25,000 Bluegrass Classic
Lexington, Kentucky, USA – August 15, 2024 – Show jumping returned to the Rolex Stadium on Thursday evening during the Bluegrass Classic at the Kentucky Horse Park. Leading horse and rider combinations gathered to take aim at the top spot in the $25,000 Bluegrass Classic. At the end of the night, Alex Granato (USA) bested a four-horse jump-off with his veteran partner Carlchen W to gallop home with the winning honors.
Great White’s Mark Kendall Pauses Concert to Honor Jack Russell, Calling Him “Greatest Singer Ever”
Growing up with influences like Steven Tyler and Robert Plant, Jack Russell eventually found his way to the stage as part of the rock band Great White. Spending over 40 years in the spotlight, Russell watched as stardom surrounded the group with each new performance. But the good times came to an end when Russell announced his retirement from touring. And while getting love and support from fans, the singer sadly passed away Thursday at the age of 63. With fans taking a moment to remember the singer, guitarist for Great White, Mark Kendall, paused a recent concert to pay tribute to Russell.
Kentucky schools plan to wear pink in honor of late Cairo Elementary 4th grader
Schools across the Bluegrass have posted on Facebook over the weekend inviting students and staff to wear pink on Monday to show support for a family after the loss of their daughter on her first day of fourth grade.
Mayfield man flown to hospital after motorcycle crash
MAYFIELD, Ky. (KFVS) - A man was flown to the hospital following a motorcycle crash in Graves County, Kentucky. According to the Graves County Sheriff’s Office, at around 5:06 p.m. on August 18, Sergeant Richard Edwards responded to a motorcycle collision with injuries in the area of 470 KY 1710, east of Mayfield.
Ben Beddoes’ Forecast | Another blast of fall air on the way
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A few showers and storms will be around to start the evening, as we see evening temperatures in the 70s. We start to dry out later on into the evening and overnight, although a stray shower or storm cannot be ruled out even late tonight. It will still be a somewhat muggy night, with overnight lows in the mid 60s.
3 former Kentucky Wildcats find new NBA homes
The Kentucky Wildcats have had some of the NBA's best players come through Lexington. From Devin Booker to Anthony Davis, the Cats have a slew of NBA superstars dominating the professional level. However, occasionally, players are either traded from team to team or signed elsewhere. For Kentucky, with so many...
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park named top attraction site
CORBIN, Ky. (WYMT) - In the mountains of Eastern Kentucky, people do not have any shortage of outdoor attractions, but now the mountains can claim the honor of having one of the best outdoor attractions in the world. In July, the Cumberland Falls State Resort Park was awarded the Tripadvisor...
ESPN ranks pair of Wildcats among top 100 players in college football
A pair of Wildcats have been ranked among the top 100 players in college football this season by ESPN. After not being included in the top 100 a year ago, Kentucky junior nose tackle Deone Walker checked in at No. 21. Among SEC players, Walker is ranked ninth and third among defensive lineman.
Kentucky Democratic lawmaker stripped of committee assignments amid investigation
Louisville Democratic Rep. Daniel Grossberg was removed from all of his interim committee assignments Tuesday amid allegations of misconduct toward women. Grossberg’s lawyer said the initial Legislative Research Commission (LRC) investigation has been closed with no findings of impropriety. LRC spokesperson Mike Wynn said they do not comment on possible investigations, and they are “reviewing information on this matter as it becomes available.”
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