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Washington Commanders RB Austin Ekeler: Explosive Duo with Brian Robinson Jr. to Dominate NFL
In a move that raised eyebrows, the Washington Commanders signed veteran running back Austin Ekeler to a two-year, up to $11.43 million deal early in free agency, with critics questioning the decision despite Ekeler's past performance. Ekeler, who faced challenges in the 2023 season with the Chargers, dealt with both a slump in performance and a lingering injury. The Commanders, led by new offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, have a strategic plan for Ekeler, reuniting him with his first NFL head coach, Anthony Lynn, who joined as the team's running backs coach/run game coordinator.
‘Make it make sense!’ cries driver who woke up to tow truck hooking up Ford – she owed nothing and reply was ‘sketchy’
FIREWORKS erupted on social media earlier this month when a driver watched a tow truck attempt to remove her car from her own driveway. The outburst came after the social media user posted about the experience on the Fourth of July. “How is everyone’s 4th of July going,” Kentucky resident Patsy Pierce began on her […]
ARCA driver Dale Shearer transported to hospital after possible heat stroke during Salem 200, per report
ARCA Menards Series driver Dale Shearer was taken from the track to a local hospital in an ambulance after reportedly suffering heat stroke during the Salem ARCA 200 on Saturday evening. Shearer’s departure happened around halfway through the race, prompting a minor delay as the ambulance took him from the track. As the race proceeded, […] The post ARCA driver Dale Shearer transported to hospital after possible heat stroke during Salem 200, per report appeared first on On3.
Beshear, Vance spat over Appalachia oversimplifies the region, experts say
A public spat between Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance and Democratic vice presidential hopeful Andy Beshear has put Appalachia in the spotlight, with some asking who gets to claim the region's identity. But as the two trade jabs, it's unclear what effect the debate could have on election outcomes — or whether...
LMPD identifies officers involved in fatal shooting in southwest Louisville
Louisville Metro Police has released the names and personnel files of three officers who were involved in Thursday's fatal shooting of a man they say was armed with a knife. Officers Matt Forbes, Garrett Schmeltz and Kendrick Eaves were among those who responded to a call at approximately 9:30 p.m. Thursday in the 6600 block of Eagle Wood Drive. When police arrived, they found an "agitated" man, Interim Chief Paul Humphrey said at a news briefing...
World's largest home appliance producer expanding Louisville operations with $35M project
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The world's largest producer of home appliances is expanding its operations in Louisville in a big way. Hollenbach Oakley announced Monday it plans to grow Midea America's footprint at its facility in Blankenbaker Station nearly fivefold. The project is expected to create 110 new jobs. Louisville-based...
WAVE Originals documentary nabs Emmy Award
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Hollywood movie, Cocaine Bear, gripped movie headlines for its wildly outlandish plot about the animal’s drug-infused killing spree. But critiques demonstrated the bear’s true story was just, if not more, captivating by presenting the documentary, Blow: The True Story of Cocaine, a Bear and a Crooked Kentucky Cop an Emmy Award.
32-year-old woman identified after being hit by multiple vehicles on I-65 North in south Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A 32-year-old woman was identified Monday as the person who died Friday morning after being hit by multiple vehicles on Interstate 65 North at Outer Loop. Louisville Metro Police officers responded around 11:40 a.m. to find a woman lying in the road beneath the Outer Loop...
54th annual Dainty Contest kicks off Monday night in Louisville's Schnitzelburg neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A German game that dates back centuries is returning to the streets of Louisville's Schnitzelburg neighborhood Monday evening. The 54th annual World Championship Dainty Contest is held on the last Monday in July each year on George Hauck Way, near Goss Avenue. Contestants -- who must...
University of Kentucky student wins back-to-back gold in foil fencing at Paris Olympics
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- University of Kentucky medical student Lee Kiefer won back-to-back gold medals in foil fencing. And her teammate, Lauren Scruggs, took the silver to make history as the first Black U.S. fencer to win an Olympic medal in an individual women's event. Kiefer, a Lexington native, won...
KY Superintendent of the Year Announced
Dr. Nick Carter, superintendent of Breckinridge County Schools, has been named the 2025 Superintendent of the Year by the Kentucky Association of School Administrators (KASA). He received this prestigious award during KASA’s annual leadership institute in Louisville on July 26, 2024. For over 30 years, KASA has partnered with...
Louisville church looking for volunteers to serve Jefferson, Oldham County schools Aug. 4
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Hundreds of families are getting ready to serve thousands of JCPS students at more than 30 schools on August 4. Northeast Christian Church's Love the Ville Outreach program has been around for a decade. Nine years ago, it started its largest day of service, their annual School Blitz.
Man killed in shooting outside Old Louisville business was a father of five
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Jaron Starling, 36 of Louisville, was killed in a triple shooting Monday morning outside an Old Louisville laundromat that also injured his girlfriend and one other woman. Starling’s family, grieving, held a balloon release in his honor on Saturday. He is remembered as a dad who...
Actor Gary Sinise, Lt. Dan Band performs at Fort Knox in Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Fort Knox welcomed a special guest this weekend for a night of music and fun. Actor Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band took to the stage at Brooks Field Saturday night. The band often boosts morale on military bases here in the U.S. and around...
Former South Bend Mayor Buttigieg touring Midwest this week
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Transportation Secretary and former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg will make stops in Michigan and Indiana to highlight how infrastructure investments are strengthening rural communities, revitalizing domestic manufacturing, and supporting our national economy. Buttigieg will start his trip with stops in Wisconsin and...
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