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Kids and teachers get ready to head back to school
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The new school year is almost upon us and across WAVE Country, parents, students and teachers were all preparing for the first day of school. It’s important kids feel confident when walking through the doors on that first day of class and that’s where Lisa Popeck, a hair stylist, comes in.
Jeffersontown Summer Craft Beer Fest shows off local breweries and city
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The ninth annual Jeffersontown Summer Craft Beer Fest returned on Saturday. Dozens of local breweries were set up offering samples of their beers, along with wines and seltzers. There were over 75 craft beers, including some national favorites. The event not only highlighted brews, but it...
Family mourns as defendant in killing at Caesars Southern Indiana awaits sentencing
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A man could face decades in prison after an alleged ambush and murder at Caesars Southern Indiana. On March 17, LilDon Williams walked to his car in the parking garage at the casino in southern Indiana. The hip-hop artist performed a concert in Louisville before driving to the casino to celebrate.
Community gives back to local students with 15th annual "Stuff the Bus" event
PADUCAH — Back-to-school season is right around the corner, and a local organization is working hard to ensure students have the supplies they need this school year. Notebooks, pencils, and markers were among the items local shoppers donated at the 15th annual "Stuff the Bus" event on Saturday, July 20.
JCPS gala to raise money for students participating in extracurricular activities
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - When you think of cheerleaders, you may picture a group wearing team uniforms with their school colors, but what about if they could not afford it?. This was the case for a JCPS cheerleading team. As they stood on the sidelines dressed in matching T-shirts and shorts, Dr. April Brooks knew she needed to do something.
URGENT: These 8 Kentucky Shelter Dogs Need Forever Homes NOW!
Daviess County Animal Care and Control volunteer and friend Kristi Palazzi just made an urgent post on social media. She shared photos of eight different dogs who are at risk of euthanasia. She wrote, "It breaks our hearts to make these posts. The staff and volunteers love these dogs so much and this is our plea to the community."
Louisville woman creates 'Pretty Birdie' cocktail now available at liquor stores
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- One Louisville woman provided WDRB Mornings with a birds eye view of her success story. Tiffany Marshall also known as "Tiff Bird" was a local bartender who grew in popularity for the way she mixed her drinks. She created a signature drink called the "Pretty Birdie"...
Parents suing JCPS over new transportation plan file amended temporary restraining order
The lawyer for the parents suing Jefferson County Public Schools over its new transportation plan filed an amended complaint and temporary restraining order on Friday after a federal judge denied their initial motion, according to court documents. District Judge Rebecca Grady Jennings denied the request for a temporary restraining order...
Racing snaps winless skid with second-half surge to open Summer Cup
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) - Racing Louisville FC needed some sort of spark. After Louisville got a much-needed break following a five-match winless skid, Mexico's C.F. Monterrey had already taken an 1-0 lead not even 11 minutes into a Saturday night Summer Cup match at Lynn Family Stadium. Racing looked a bit listless and sloppy for large portions of the first half.
4th Annual Back to School Bash hosted at Mount Zion Baptist Church
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Mount Zion Baptist Church hosted their 4th annual Back to School Bash on July 20. The local church welcomed a massive crowd of attendees seeking much-needed school supplies and other giveaway prizes. The event was scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. and by that time...
Daviess County Lions Club Fair draws big crowd
Perfect weather and an abundance of entertainment options — along with several dining choices — brought a large crowd out Saturday to the final day of the Daviess County Lions Club Fair at the Daviess County Fairgrounds in Philpot. Joan Hayden, secretary of the Daviess County Lions Club Fair Board, said attendance has been strong throughout the fair. “So far, so good,” she said. “We’re ahead ...
Five Hilltoppers named to CUSA Preseason Watch List
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Five WKU Football players were named to the Conference USA Preseason Watch List and the Hilltoppers were selected second in the 2024 CUSA Football Media Predicted Order of Finish, the league announced Friday. The group of Hilltoppers on the Preseason Watch List included running back...
Hoppers Fall to Fulton, Host Railroaders Again in Playoffs
The Hoptown Hoppers will be the No. 4 seed for the Ohio Valley League playoffs despite falling to the Fulton Railroaders 13-6 in the regular-season finale Friday night in Hopkinsville. Those two teams will turn around and play again Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at Hopkinsville High School in the opening-round...
Ft. Campbell to Host Welcome Home Ceremony for 3rd Rakkasans Brigade Combat Team
A welcome home ceremony for the U.S. Army’s 3rd Rakkasans Brigade Combat Team from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) will be conducted at Fort Campbell Sunday for soldiers redeploying from Eastern Europe. According to Army officials, the Rakkasans are returning to Fort Campbell after a nine-month deployment in...
Futures Finalist Lily Willis Sends Verbal to University of Louisville for 2025
Willis' arrival in 2025 could bolster the breaststroke group at the University of Louisville, where the top three 200 breaststrokers are all upperclassmen. Current photo via Lily Willis. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in...
Novotney: Gov. Jim Justice Should Honor Deal to Demo Bellaire Bridge
It was a done deal, or so they thought in Benwood. As Benwood’s public works director David McLaughlin explained recently on River Talk radio, he and Police Chief Frank Longwell attended a meeting back in late winter 2023 during which a $3 million deal was struck with the Governor’s Office. The money was to come out of the Governor’s contingency fund, and finally, the people of Benwood would be rid of the nightmare that’s haunted them for decades.
Three arrested on crack trafficking charges
Three men were arrested recently on charges related to the trafficking of crack cocaine, according to the Mingo County Sheriff's Department. According to a criminal complaint written by Deputy T.J. Justice II, on July 9, he and Deputy M.E. Tiller were traveling in the Maher area when the deputies saw a Chevrolet Malibu that was halfway in the road.
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