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5 things to do this weekend in the Louisville area
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of things to do and see across Kentuckiana. Here are a selection of events, markets, concerts and more happening Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 28. BIG STOMP Music Festival. An annual music festival in Louisville that...
Former Kentucky lawmaker and cabinet secretary acquitted of 2022 rape charge
A former Kentucky lawmaker and cabinet secretary has been acquitted of a rape charge after a trial in Lexington. A jury found John Tilley not guilty Tuesday after five hours of deliberation. Tilley served as the head of the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet under former Gov. Matt Bevin. Tilley...
Soda Pop Wars: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear apologizes for barb, but not to Sen. JD Vance
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, one of the leading contenders to be Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate on the Democratic presidential ticket, apologized this week for something he said in lambasting Ohio Sen. JD Vance as inauthentically Appalachian — but the apology wasn’t to Vance.
Missouri, Kentucky Weather: Showers and Storms Dominating the Weekend
Paducah, KY – Residents in Kentucky and Missouri should prepare for a wet weekend as isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected through tonight. According to the US National Weather Service in Paducah, better chances of rain and storms are anticipated from Saturday through Tuesday, especially during the afternoon and early evening hours.
My Guts Are All Your’n: Olivia Rodrigo & Tyler Childers Duet In Kentucky [Photos/Video]
Olivia Rodrigo made her Kentucky stage debut on Wednesday with an endorsement from Bluegrass State dignitary Tyler Childers. The two seemingly opposing musical forces joined together for a duet on Childers’ 2019 Grammy-nominated single “All Your’n” for the latest stop on Rodrigo’s Guts World Tour.
Kentucky Wildcats Make History at 2024 Paris Olympics with 22 Athletes Representing Six Countries and Six Sports
A record-breaking 22 University of Kentucky student-athletes, alumni, and coaches are set to compete in six sports across six countries at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Opening ceremonies kick off on July 26, with multiple Wildcats participating in the Parade of Nations. This marks the first time a UK athlete...
Whooping Cough Cases on the Rise in Kentucky — the Highest Infection Rate in Eight Years
When I was a child, I was annually plagued with laryngotracheobronchitis. But since nobody has time to say that word, we'll use the more common term "croup." You could set your watch by it. In my pre-school days, I spent a good deal of time each year in what's known as a "croup tent." There I was, laying in bed, surrounded on four sides by kitchen chairs and covered with a blanket. My only company inside the makeshift enclosure was a humidifier and Vick's Salve. And that "croup cough" was a beast. It hurt; it sounded like a dog barking; and it was alarming to anyone who could hear it but couldn't see me.
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