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Murray State eager to lean on “Grandpa” Jayden Johannsen’s experience
MURRAY, KY (Dakota News Now) - Former Washington Warrior Jayden Johannsen is a veteran of the college football game with five seasons under his belt. After four stellar seasons at D2 South Dakota Mines in which he racked up nearly 9800 total yards and 98 touchdowns, Murray State head coach Jody Wright is counting on that experience as he brings him in to compete at quarterback for the Racers.
McAlister’s Deli coming to Hopkinsville
After sitting lonely for some time, it’s looking like the old Pizza Hut location in Hopkinsville in front of Lowes is getting a new restaurant. Fort Campbell Boulevard will soon be home to a McAlister’s Deli, which was confirmed to WHOP News by the McAlister’s team—it is tentatively set to open on October 14, as long as nothing occurs to postpone that timeframe.
Some low-income Lexington kids have a library at home. Meet the woman behind that.
KidsBooksLex is now dedicated to improving the well-being of Lexington’s young people—especially of kids from low-income households—by distributing free books and promoting the joy of reading.
Strong winds and heavy rains expected Monday in Louisville | WHAS11 Weather Impact Alert Day
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Monday is a WHAS11 Weather Impact Alert Day because of the threat of showers and storms this afternoon and evening. Storms that develop will most likely produce pockets of very heavy rainfall and some strong wind (wind gusts up to 55 to 65 mph). Some hail...
Monday Headlines: La Familia vs The Ville Gameday Edition
It’s Kentucky vs Louisville on the basketball court in late July. That is not a sentence I ever expected to write. But tonight, we have a big time basketball game with Kentucky’s TBT team, La Familia, taking on Louisville’s TBT team, The Ville. Several notable Kentucky and...
University of Kentucky plans a move to license plate reading technology for parking permits
The University of Kentucky is currently using a free-parking policy for visitors to the UK Hospital and Kentucky Clinic. That’s been in place for close to a year for the Transcript Avenue parking structure and since March off Huguelet Drive.
Collin Chandler slowly improving after long layoff from basketball
The summer workouts have been a key component for Mark Pope’s first team in Lexington, as the Kentucky Wildcats look to not only build chemistry, but the stamina to play in the fast-paced style Pope and his staff are expecting to play. For one player, this summer has honestly...
Indoor skate park opens in Louisville's Portland neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A new indoor skate park is now open for business in Louisville's Portland neighborhood. Sprak Indoor Skate Park opened on North 27th Street near the McAlpine Locks and the Ohio River. The 13,000 square-foot facility features a custom built street course and a mini ramp to appeal to all ages and all skill levels.
Knott County memorial honors victims of July 2022 flood
KNOTT CO., Ky. (WYMT) - In 2023, to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the July 2022 flood, the City of Hindman unveiled a monument outside of City Hall. It stands as a reminder of the flood and to honor the 22 people who died in Knott County. On the night...
Be Our Guest at Mesa de la Familia Mexican Restaurant
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- WDRB invites you to Be Our Guest at Mesa de la Familia, Louisville's home for authentic Mexican Food, Fun and Family!. The restaurant, located at 2209 Meadow Drive in Louisville, offers 5-star authentic Mexican food and handmade cocktails. You can get a $30 certificate for just...
Farmers RECC reports 2022-23 loss of $1.5M
Farmers Electric Cooperative Corporation, otherwise known as Farmers RECC, had its annual meeting at Cave Area Convention Center on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Founded in 1938, the nonprofit cooperative serves more than 26,000 meters throughout its 11 county territory. As the names tells Farmers RECC is a cooperative-style of company — meaning they are “owned by the members they serve” — and with that model comes seven “cooperative principles” one of which is the principle of democratic member control.
Festival celebrates Cuban culture in Louisville's Highview neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- There was a celebration of culture, community and joy in Highview on Sunday. The inaugural Los Carnavales de sweet Havana was held on Fern Valley Road at the Sweet Havana. The festival celebrates Cuban culture, along with food, music and dance. There was a parade and...
Local church celebrates continued rebuild after December 10th 2021 tornado
MAYFIELD, KY - A Mayfield church is continuing to rebuild, and Sunday, the congregation is celebrating the progress they’ve made. St. James AME Church’s previous building was destroyed in the December 10th, 2021 tornado almost three years ago. When Thomas Bright sees beams on the ground, he seems...
Steven Curtis Chapman Chosen As Next Grand Ole Opry Member
A western Kentucky native and multi-Grammy and GMA Award-winning artist will soon be the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry. During Saturday night’s live show, Cordell, Kentucky native Ricky Skaggs invited Steven Curtis Chapman, from Paducah, to be the newest member of the famed ‘Home of Country Music.’
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