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VIDEO – Lopez Says Hoptown Has Talent to Bounce Back
Hopkinsville High School went 1-9 last season but has lots of experience returning with 16 starters back in the lineup. Former assistant Dustin Lopez takes over as head coach of the Tigers this season. He says Hoptown has the talent to bounce back in a big way this season. Lopez...
Bullwhip Rodeo coming to the Hopkins Co. Fair
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Hopkins County-Madisonville Fair has announced the Bullwhip Rodeo, set to take place on August 5 and 6. Officials say this event will feature some of the best rodeo talents from across the region. The Bullwhip Rodeo will showcase a variety of arena events, including bull riding, trick riding, barrel racing […]
Two Louisville animal shelters waiving adoption fees for adult cats and dogs this July
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) and Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS) announced Monday they will be waiving adoption fees for adult dogs and cats for the rest of July. The BISSELL Pet Foundation's "Empty the Shelters" event covers adoptions fees for cats and dogs 1 year...
Farmington’s Vaal gets the win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League event on Kentucky-Barkley Lakes
GILBERTSVILLE, Ky. (July 22, 2024) – Boater Dustin Vaal of Farmington, Kentucky, caught a three-bass limit weighing 14 pounds, 6 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Kentucky-Barkley Lakes . Hosted by the Kentucky Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau, the tournament was the fourth event of the season for the BFL LBL Division. Vaal earned $4,163 for his victory.
Motorcyclist killed in two-vehicle collision
CALLOWAY COUNTY, Ky. (KFVS) - A man from Murray, Kentucky died in a two-vehicle collision Sunday afternoon. According to the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office, first responders were called to State Route 121 North near the Potts Road intersection for a vehicle versus motorcycle collision at around 4:30 p.m. on July 21.
Corbin man facing kidnapping, other charges
KNOX COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Officers with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office said they responded to reports of a woman that was assaulted and dragged into a garage at a home on Sunday at approximately 11:50 p.m. When deputies arrived, Craig Stone, 35, of Corbin was reportedly standing outside...
FIRST ALERT | Chris Bailey tracks some storms
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - It’s the last full week of July and we are starting things out with more in the way of scattered showers and storms. This is becoming a common pattern across the state and that remains this week as our temps check in below normal. Just...
KKK fliers found in Lexington, Frankfort neighborhoods
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Police are investigating after people in some Lexington and Frankfort neighborhoods say they found fliers supporting the Ku Klux Klan in their driveways. WKYT’s Lucy Bryson talked with concerned neighbors and police about the situation. Watch above. Captain Scott Tracy with the Frankfort Police Department...
'Phony and fake': Beshear doubles down on Vance criticisms as VP talk heats up
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear called out JD Vance for misrepresenting Eastern Kentucky in an interview with Kaitlan Collins on CNN late Monday — doubling down on his criticisms of the Republican vice presidential nominee as his name continues to circulate as an opposing Democratic candidate. "He calls us lazy,...
Surface coal mining worsened deadly Eastern Kentucky floods in July 2022, study shows
By Liam Niemeyer Kentucky Lantern Over a week in July 2022, more than a foot of rainfall came down on Eastern Kentucky bringing a deluge of flood waters that displaced thousands of people and killed more than 40. A recent study published by Kentucky’s former top geologist suggests environmental damage from surface coal mining worsened […] The post Surface coal mining worsened deadly Eastern Kentucky floods in July 2022, study shows appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Brownsville man charged after leaving toddlers home alone, authorities say
BROWNSIVLLE, Ky. – A Brownsville man is facing charges after authorities say he left three toddlers home alone on Saturday. According to a uniform citation, the Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office responded Saturday around 11:17 p.m. to the 100 block of Morgantown Road for a complaint. Deputies say the...
Man killed in early morning Russell neighborhood shooting identified
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The name is now known of the man killed in a shooting in west Louisville from earlier this month. Louisville Metro police officers were called on Wednesday, July 10 just after 3:15 a.m. to the 2600 block of West Chestnut Street in the Russell neighborhood. That’s where they found a man who had been shot.
Kentucky Wesleyan College Online announces first responders tuition discount
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) — Kentucky Wesleyan College Online is offering a 20% tuition discount to Owensboro/Daviess County first responders. The offer is extended to the Owensboro Police Department, Daviess County Sherriff's Office, Daviess County Fire Department, Owensboro Fire Department, AMR and Owensboro-Daviess County Central Dispatch Telecommunicators. “We are so...
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