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Youngman serves as Republican National Convention delegate
Daviess County Sheriff Brad Youngman spent last week serving as a Kentucky delegate at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Youngman said the week was a whirlwind of events, starting with a reception for the Kentucky delegation that was hosted by Sen. Mitch McConnell, who spoke to the attendees. “It was a chance for all of us to get to know each other and talk about what ...
MSU joins forces with KDA for economic conference
MURRAY – The Kentucky Department of Agriculture collaborated with Murray State University Monday to host a conference focusing on farming, economic development and connecting producers across the state. The conference was called “Agriculture is Economic Development” and was held throughout the day in the CFSB Center’s Murray Room. In...
KY Comedy Fest 2024 - hosts
Kentucky Comedy Festival organizer Ben Wilson introduces the hosts, Miss Kentucky Teen USA Karlie Holmen, left, and 2023 Miss Kentucky Mallory Hudson, right. Holmen is currently a Marshall County High School student and Hudson, a Bowling Green native, is a University of Kentucky graduate who plans to take online communications classes at Murray State University this fall. HAWKINS TEAGUE / Ledger & Times.
Kentucky’s governor is a rising political star who learned from another governor, his father
The sweepstakes to replace President Joe Biden is unfolding at breakneck speed, with Vice President Kamala Harris considering VP contenders. Whatever the future holds for Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, he owes much to his father, former Gov. Steve Beshear.
Washington County wins Campbellsville Big Man Championship
CAMPBELLSVILLE — Washington County won the Campbellsville High School Big Man Championship on Thursday, July 18. The Commanders defeated host Campbellsville, Metcalfe County, Marion County, Hart County, Russell County, and LaRue County. Prior to Washington County claiming the championship, Metcalfe County had won eight straight big man titles at the event.
Woman charged after attempted robberies in Hardin County
ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (WBKO) – A Louisville woman was arrested in Hardin County on Tuesday afternoon after an alleged attempted robbery. The Elizabethtown Police Department said officers were called around 12:40 p.m. to a Little Caesar’s Pizza location, located at 1512 North Dixie Highway. Shelli Davis allegedly entered the...
Cook Out submits plans to open first location in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- After a long campaign to get it here, Cook Out is finally coming to Louisville. Permits filed with the city on Tuesday show the late night burger joint is set to be built on Preston Highway, just south of Eastern Parkway in the Saint Joseph neighborhood.
Mt. Washington hosting farm-to-table event to benefit local farmers, child advocate agency
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Mt. Washington is gearing up for the return of good food for a good cause through its Farm to Table event. The charity event offers a multi-course meal cooked by Chef Arielle Duncan. Each meal showcases fresh, local ingredients sourced from local farmers. Many of the produce and fresh food is on display weekly at Mt. Washington's award-winning farmers market.
Louisville track and field athlete to make history by throwing discus in Paris Olympics
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Jayden Ulrich will soon become the first United States Olympian in University of Louisville track and field history. The 21-year-old will compete in the women's discus throw in Paris next month. Ulrich is the second female Olympian from UofL's track and field team after Chinwe Okoro competed in the women's discus throw for Nigeria at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Elizabethtown woman dies in motorcycle crash on WK Parkway
An Elizabethtown woman is dead following a motorcycle crash on the Western Kentucky Parkway in Hopkins County. Tiffany Brooke Underwood, 36, died at the scene Friday when the motorcycle she was aboard crashed, according to Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Maj. Charles Young.
Accused drug dealers arrested in Louisville after posting TikTok videos of drug operations
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Two Louisville residents were arrested Monday on drug trafficking charges after police say they were selling marijuana and THC products from a Louisville warehouse. Police say they caught the suspects with the help of their TikTok pages. According to arrest documents, Tara Lyles and James Lyles...
PopCon Louisville's 2024 Prize Pack Giveaway
Prepare to be blown away by the epic experience waiting for you at PopCon Louisville, taking over the Kentucky International Convention Center with non-stop excitement from August 23rd to 25th!. Experience thrilling encounters with celebrities from your beloved TV shows and anime series, witness epic cosplay showdowns, participate in exciting...
2 men, 1 from Leitchfield, captured in Hart Co. after committing theft in Grayson Co.
Two suspects, one a Leitchfield man, accused of committing a thefts in Grayson County have been arrested in Hart County. On Friday, the Hart County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of the two suspects, traveling in a Ford truck, being followed by the victim. The victim followed the truck until losing sight of the suspects, but a Hart County deputy encountered the vehicle on Millerstown Road (Hwy 224) between the Hart County line and Upton.
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