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Kentucky offers 2026 4-star Finnish power forward
Kentucky extended just its second scholarship offer in the 2026 class on Monday and it went to Chandler (Ariz.) Compass Prep 4-star power forward Miikka Muurinen following a standout showing at Peach Jam over the weekend, according to 247Sports national recruiting analyst Travis Branham. Muurinen, who is poised to make...
Hillvue Heights baptizes more than 700 people in 2024, so far
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (KT) — At Hillvue Heights Church, sharing the gospel “is a way of life,” says Lead Pastor Steve Ayers. That has resulted in the church baptizing 703 people this year — the highest yearly total in the church’s history. “There’s no magic...
Paducah women earn titles in McCracken County Fair Pageant; will compete in state pageant
PADUCAH — Two local women earned the titles of McCracken County Fair Queen on Saturday at the McCracken County Fair. According to pageant organizers, the McCracken County Fair Pageant restarted this year after a five-year hiatus. Nyla Holder earned the Miss McCracken County Fair Queen title in the Miss...
Boxing legend Evander Holyfield in Louisville for fundraising event at Ali Center
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A boxing legend Evander Holyfield is visiting Louisville to raise funding for a good cause. The four-time World Heavyweight champion is raising money for retired fighters in need. Holyfield will participate in a charity casino night at the Muhammad Ali Center to support the Retired Fighter Charitable Fund and the center.
Eighth of August events planned in Hopkinsville
Events are planned in Hopkinsville to celebrate the Eighth of August, which commemorates the emancipation of slaves during the Civil War. The Human Rights Commission and the Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County will host their Emancipation Celebration from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, at the Pennyroyal Area Museum, 217 E. Ninth St.
Elizabethtown woman dies in motorcycle crash on WK Parkway
An Elizabethtown woman has died in a motorcycle accident on the Western Kentucky Parkway. The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office responded to the crash Friday evening at approximately 8:15 in the westbound lanes of the parkway near the 43-mile marker. According to WEVV.com, a witness told police the driver lost control of the motorcycle, but it was unclear why.
Questions to the Yum! Center after deadly shooting following concert
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Bullets holes were visible outside of the Kentucky Science Center, a children’s museum, after a fatal shooting following a concert at the KFC Yum! Center. The shooting happened late Saturday night after a local rapper, EST Gee, or George Stone, performed. Numerous bullets flew by...
BikeWalk BG hosting Joyride Adventure
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The BikeWalk BG Weekend Joyride Adventure will take place on Saturday, Aug. 3. The ride will begin and end behind the Community Farmers Market at 2319 Nashville Road. Bikers must arrive at least 15 minutes before and will begin the joyride at 8:30 a.m. The...
Harris campaign vetting at least 7 Dems for VP, list excludes Gov. Andy Beshear
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. — Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign has requested vetting materials from at least seven Democrats under consideration to be her vice presidential running-mate, USA TODAY has learned from a source familiar with the process. Though his name has been widely circulated as a contender, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear did...
Kentucky weather today: Rinse and repeat forecast continues
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — There’s not a lot of change to the forecast today, with additional storm chances this afternoon and evening. Not everyone gets rain, but storms that develop will bring locally heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and lightning. Isolated storm chances hang around Wednesday, especially for...
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