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Lilly King advances to semifinals in Paris
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Lilly King is through to the semifinals in the 100m Breaststroke at the 2024 Paris Olympics. King swam this morning during a preliminary and qualified for the Women’s 100m Breaststroke semifinals. Semifinals are expected to start at 2:10 p.m..
Louisville-area Verizon retailer gives away $3 million worth of free backpacks
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Louisville area Verizon stores will be getting kids ready to go back to school Sunday. Round Room LLC, a Verizon-authorized retailer, will be giving away $3 million worth of free backpacks. They’ll be available at locations in Carrollton, Ky., New Albany, Seymour, Madison, North Vernon, Scottsburg...
New 'West End Gin' hosts official launch in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- While Louisville is known for bourbon, a new local brand of Gin took the spotlight on Saturday. West End Gin from Dr. Dawn and Stacey Wade officially launched. The premium gin was created and bottled in Louisville with 12 ingredients and notes of orange and citrus peel.
Diver dies after going missing under water at Pennyroyal Scuba Center
An Indiana man has been pronounced deceased after he went missing under the water for nearly half an hour at the Pennyroyal Scuba Center Sunday. Emergency personnel with Hopkinsville Fire and EMS and Christian County Emergency Management responded to the Scuba Center on Christian Quarry Road Sunday morning for reports that a diver had gone missing while diving. The diver, identified as 77-year-old Larry Drennan of Evansville, Indiana, was located by fellow divers after being under the water for approximately 30 minutes.
FCPS cancels back-to-school convocation for staff
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Fayette County Public Schools has announced a change to their back-to-school schedule for teachers. In an e-mail sent to staff Saturday evening, Superintendent Demetrus Liggins says the employee back-to-school convocation scheduled for August 6th will now be a teacher workday. Earlier this week, WKYT Investigates reported...
Four downs with Simon Kenton
Roy Lucas won’t remember the 2023 football season for the 5-2 start. No, Simon Kenton’s fourth-year head coach painfully recalled the Pioneers’ last three games in a 5-5 season – regular-season losses to Ryle, Ashland and Fern Creek in the opening round of the Class 6A playoffs by a combined 14 points.
Hundreds of specialty beers showcased at Summer Beer Fest at Frazier History Museum
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Beer lovers spent Saturday cooling off with a cold one at Frazier History Museum in downtown Louisville. The 20th annual Summer Beer Fest was held at the museum on Main Street. There were around 200 specialty beers, along with vendors and live street music. Dozens of...
Elk Lodge in Winchester hosts annual charity event to benefit summer camps for kids with cancer
WINCHESTER, Ky. (FOX 56) — “Kids With Cancer” is a program that supports families with children affected by cancer, raising money to send these kids to summer camp. The camps offer a week of fun and relaxation for children dealing with grown-up problems. “100% of the money...
Structure fire reported on Huckleberry Hill in Fort Mitchell
FORT MITCHELL, Ky. — A building fire has been reported on Huckleberry Hill in Fort Mitchell. The building was reportedly struck by lightning, resulting in a smell of smoke inside. The extent of damage has not been confirmed. Kenton County fire departments have dispatched responders to the scene. For...
Alabama DB believes Kristian Story will make an impact at Kentucky
One of the bigger offseason additions to the Kentucky Wildcats defense was Kristian Story from Alabama. The 6-foot-1, 213-pound Story has played in 39 career games and started in two. During his four seasons with the Tide, He had 22 tackles, three pass breakups, and an interception. After those four...
Senior Citizen’s Fall Harvest event set for Sept. 19
Kenton County’s annual Senior Citizen’s Fall Harvest is quickly approaching. The Kenton County Fiscal Court is hosting the harvest on Sept. 19 from. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The picnic will be held at the Kenton County Fairgrounds with access and parking located off of Harris Pike in Independence.
Butler brings defensive experience to Kentucky
Lamont Butler had a winning reputation to go with his game when he transferred to the University of Kentucky from San Diego State. Butler will be one of the guards for Mark Pope's first team at UK. Butler's name was up in lights after he knocked down one of the biggest shots in recent tournament history. In the 2023 Final Four with SD State down 71-70, he knocked down a jumper as time expired ...
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