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State Announces Driver Testing Branch Pilot Program
FRANKFORT, Ky. (August 29, 2024) – Today, the Kentucky State Police announced a pilot program is being launched in Barren, Grant, Marion, Oldham and Perry counties to provide easier access to young Kentuckians wishing to obtain their driver’s license. In April, Gov. Beshear signed Senate Bill 107 to...
Strong storms topple trees, cause damage in part of northern Kentucky
ALEXANDRIA, Ky. — Heavy downpours and strong wind gusts caused damage around parts of the northern Kentucky area on Wednesday night. Rain and thunderstorms began in the area around 3 p.m. Wednesday and continued into the evening. In the Alexandria area, several large trees were uprooted as a result...
Cardinals football season officially begins
HAZARD — The Martin County High football team opened the season Aug. 23 against the Hazard Bulldogs. The defending 2A District champ could not muster up enough points and fell 51-20 to start the season at 0-1. The Cards were down early 21-7 in the second quarter. Quarterback Devan Maynard kept Martin County within reach when he rolled out to the right and found Brayden Estep in deep right for a 31-yard touchdown pass.
Former Wildcat wins first round match at U.S. Open
Gabriel Diallo, member of Kentucky Men's Tennis from 2019-2022, made his debut in the main draw at the US Open on Tuesday evening, defeating Jaume Munar of Spain in four sets to earn his first career win in the main draw of a Grand Slam. The Canadian took down the...
Northern Kentucky prepares for tens of thousands of people for fireworks
CAMPBELL COUNTY, Ky. (WKRC) - The Western & Southern / WEBN Fireworks is one of the most highly-attended events of the year. Newport on the Levee is one of those spots people pick to watch the fireworks. The Levee says it's preparing for 25,000 people to come through during the...
Game time changed for HHS football Friday night; CCHS on bye week
The Hopkinsville Tigers football team will be looking to break a four-game losing streak dating back to last season on Friday night, but the opponent will be a difficult match up. The Tigers, whose last football win came against Calloway County on Sept. 29 of last year, play host to...
State, local leaders celebrate construction milestone of new 'state-of-the-art' Louisville hospital tower
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- State and local leaders joined some of Louisville's biggest health care leaders Wednesday morning to celebrate a construction milestone in Louisville's growing LOUMED district. Hundreds of peopled signed the beam on the west tower of the UofL Hospital campus as part of a ceremony to celebrate...
City of Morehead looks to rollout new garbage cans for residents
By the end of the year, all residents of Morehead will be using new garbage cans issued by the city. Officials said the new “tipper cans” have become the primary garbage can of many other cities in the region and will now be required in Morehead. The cans have wheels and secured lids, which officials said allows them to hold more weight and be easily moved.
Lexington police crack down on ‘unlawful camping’ after controversial law took effect
The first unlawful camping arrest took place Aug. 8 and the first citations were issued the first day the law took effect. Opponents of House Bill 5 said it criminalized homelessness.
Police looking for 'armed and dangerous' robbery suspect in Owensboro
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) — Owensboro Police say they've arrested one man, but that another man is still on the loose after an armed robbery. Officers were called to a robbery at the Budget Inn Motel just before 10 a.m. on Tuesday. According to OPD, the victim told officers he...
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile to visit Bowling Green
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile is coming to Bowling Green. The 27-foot-long hot dog on wheels, only one of six in the world, will be visiting two locations in the area at the following days and times. Aug. 29, 30, 31:. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m....
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