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Kentucky Humane Society looking for animals to enter 2025 Pet Calendar Contest
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Kentucky Humane Society is looking for Kentuckiana’s cutest pets to enter their 2025 calendar contest. The humane society said they’re looking for a great photo featuring pets of all types from reptiles to horses to cats and dogs. Photo submissions are three for $60, two for $40, or one for $25.
New Documentary Examines Kentucky Legend Known as the ‘LBL Massacre’
Kentucky has had its fair share of Bigfoot sightings, to be sure. We've even heard tales of the dreaded Sheepsquatch and, of course, the legendary Pope Lick Monster or Goat Man. The thing is, Kentucky is no different than the other 49 states. We all have our monstrous myths and...
Drug overdose deaths decrease in Kentucky, Christian County focuses on fentanyl crisis
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Christian County had 14 drug overdose deaths in 2023, with nearly 2,000 occurring throughout the state of Kentucky. New data from the governor’s office reveals the most affected counties in the state, and the Christian County Sheriff’s Office shared how they will continually combat drug abuse.
North-Central Kentucky Braces for Severe Thunderstorm Watch with High Wind Risks Until 4PM
Louisville, KY – The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for North-Central Kentucky, effective from Tuesday morning until 4:00 PM CDT. The NWS Storm Prediction Center has indicated that the primary threats include scattered damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph and isolated large hail events up to 1.5 inches in diameter. A bowing cluster of thunderstorms moving east-southeastward is expected to pose significant risks throughout the day.
LIST: Back to school dates across Southern Kentucky
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - School start dates are creeping closer, so make sure you’re getting your notebooks and pencils ready. Start dates for school districts in the area are as follows. All students: Wednesday, August 14. All students: Tuesday, August 13. Preschool: Wednesday, August 28. K-12: Wednesday August...
Evening Briefing: Daniel Cameron returns to Fancy Farm, Lexington's Lee Kiefer strikes gold and Biden announces SCOTUS proposals
Good evening, Kentucky. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. We are sitting under a very warm and muggy air mass that is not going anywhere over the next few days. In the near term, we need to keep our guards up for the potential for strong to severe storms overnight. These storms will cross the Ohio River late this evening into tonight and push south through the overnight hours. Damaging wind gusts will be the primary threat with these storms tonight. An isolated tornado will be possible, especially for areas near the Ohio river. Lows will only fall into the 70s overnight.
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky sheds light on barriers for those facing poverty
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is working to bring change to Kentuckians trying to escape poverty. On Monday, the group announced it published a policy brief to influence policy change. The brief sheds light on barriers for individuals who are justice-involved, young adults, unhoused individuals and those...
Brick Fest Live brings LEGO block party to Huntington
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Huntington is set to build a comeback for a favorite childhood pastime as Brick Fest Live returns to the Marshall Health Network Arena Aug. 3 and 4. Event organizers plan to fill the arena with more than a million LEGO bricks to be used for...
Wawa Enters 14th State With a New Store Coming to West Virginia
A truck promotes Wawa's pending arrival at a groundbreaking outside Lexington, Kentucky, in June 2024. A West Virginia Wawa is on its way to becoming a reality, as the Delaware County convenience store chain opens its first store there, writes Jim Walsh for the Courier-Post. This will be Wawa’s 14th...
Northern lights were visible in Ohio. Did you see them?
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The northern lights were visible for parts of central Ohio early Wednesday morning. The Space Weather Prediction Center expected a solar storm Tuesday evening that could result in a K5 to K7 level Aurora. These weren't be as bright or as widely visible as what we saw a few months ago but the lights were visible as far south as northern Ohio.
Glasgow police arrest man on drug possession charges, serve active warrant
GLASGOW, Ky. – A man is facing drug possession charges. A Glasgow police department officer located a man on Columbia Avenue with an active warrant on Tuesday. The man is identified as Steven Smith, 47. The officer says Smith was in possession of methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. Smith...
Severe storms knock down tree limb, injuring Kentucky woman
SOMERSET, Ky. (WKYT) - Severe storms Tuesday dealt some serious injuries to a Southern Kentucky woman. The woman was hospitalized after a large tree limb came crashing down on her camper. Austin and Ashley Molesworth have managed Happy Camper RV Park. They rent out short and long term spaces, just...
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