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Pathfinder Enrollment Day Planned For July 30th At HCC
Hopkinsville Community College will give returning and potential students a chance to learn about class offerings and how college will fit into their lives during the second of two Pathfinder Enrollment Days Tuesday. HCC Admissions Officer Angel Prescott says anyone interested in attending Hopkinsville Community College can stop by the...
Kosair Kids pampered like princesses at Kentucky Castle
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — More than 30 Kosair Kids were pampered like princesses with a special tea party in their honor. Kosair for Kids hosted their second Kosair Kids Princess Tea for girls with differing abilities at the Kentucky Castle in Versailles on Sunday. The organization said a special fairy...
Starting 5: St. Xavier High School alum honored, Louisville Cardinals in Olympics, more
St. Xavier High School graduate Chris Burke was recently inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. Burke, part of St. X's Class of 1998, played baseball at the University of Tennessee, earning All-American honors each of his three seasons. As a junior, he led the Volunteers to the College World Series and was a National Player of the Year finalist. ...
Scott County opens new storm shelter
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) -When extreme weather hits, do you know where to go?. Well now there’s a place in Stamping Ground that will be open for the community in case of a weather emergency. The storm shelter has reinforced walls and concrete, providing safety for the residents of Scott...
Morant Takes His Place In Murray State Hall Of Fame
Photo: Ja Morant, middle, flanked by other former Racers basketball stars Isiaiah Canaan and Cameron Payne. (MSU Athletics photo). Murray, Ky.–It was a big night for Ja Morant, a big night for Murray State Basketball and a big night for Murray itself Saturday as Morant took his spot in the Murray State Athletics Hall of Fame. It was the biggest Hoopalooza event ever, with 700 people in attendance and $85,000 raised. Last year’s Hoopalooza drew some 200 people.
Kentucky Horse Park’s Hats Off Day brings in people from all over the country
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — There was a day of free family fun on Saturday at Kentucky Horse Park for Hats Off Day. This annual event celebrates Kentucky’s horse industry and its impact on the state. It’s not just limited to the Commonwealth, though. This event attracts people...
Students get ready for school with backpack giveaway in Louisville's Shawnee neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- School is just a few days away for many districts and it's not too late for students to have everything they need for a good start. A backpack giveaway took place on Saturday afternoon at the Boys and Girls Club in Louisville's Shawnee neighborhood. Rhonda, who goes by "Miss Winkie," does back to school drives to honor her son who was murdered six years ago.
Louisville MetroSafe workers honored with BBQ breakfast
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- First responders risk their lives every day to protect those in the community and Saturday was a time to say thank you. Hogfathers BBQ cooked breakfast for the men and women at MetroSafe. Competition BBQ grillers and smokers were brought in as a surprise to the...
HCA Grad Carlos Robles Headed to East West University
A former standout basketball player at Heritage Christian Academy is headed north to continue his basketball and educational career. HCA grad Carlos Robles has announced that he will be attending East West University in Chicago. East West University is a member of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association and is...
Greater Cincinnati library to close for renovations, will move to curbside pickups
NEWPORT, Ky. (WKRC) - Some readers in the Tri-State will have to get their books curbside for the time being. The Newport branch of the Campbell County Library will close starting next week due to renovations. Some of the renovations are upgrades to the floors, bathrooms, and elevator. It will...
School-Record 22 UK Athletes Competing in Olympics
A school-record 22 University of Kentucky student-athletes, alumni and coaches will represent seven countries across six sports at the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad to be held in France from through Aug. 11. Eight Wildcats will compete in 5×5 basketball, seven Wildcats will compete in athletics (track and field), two...
Jefferson County Clerk’s Office closes Highview location after attempted Saturday reopening
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - After closing all of its branches for nearly four days, the Jefferson County Clerk’s office began working on reopening a few locations Friday afternoon. Its Dixie Highway location opened first on Friday, with the promise of the Highview, Jeffersontown, East, and Westport branches opening Saturday...
Settlement filed in NCAA, Power 5 class-action lawsuits
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Formal settlement documents were filed on Friday in the class-action lawsuits involving the NCAA and the Power 5 conferences -- the Atlantic Coast Conference, Big Ten Conference, Big 12 Conference, Pac-12 Conference and Southeastern Conference. The settlement documents address three cases -- House v. NCAA, Hubbard...
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