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Rumor Has It Jersey Mike’s Is Looking to Locate in Owensboro KY
It's been a while since Owensboro got any kind of news about a national chain coming to town for the first time. And this "news" isn't really news at all, but it has gotten people's attention. First, let me tell you that when I searched "Jersey Mike's coming to Owensboro,"...
Leaving A Legacy: Abraham Williams retires from Bowling Green Housing Authority
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It’s a big change for everyone but it’s well deserved, the retiring of Abraham Williams from the Bowling Green Housing Authority as the executive director. Williams drew a big crowd to the Garvin House as he has his retirement party today, celebrating 29...
Jaxson Robinson carrying chip on his shoulder as he returns to SEC
LEXINGTON - New Kentucky guard Jaxson Robinson is a much different player than the last time he wore an SEC logo-emblazoned uniform. The 6-foot-6 fifth-year senior started his college career at Texas A&M, where, as a freshman during the COVID-shortened 2020-21 season, he played in 14 games for the Aggies and made four starts. He averaged 2.1 points per game, 1.1 assists and 0.8 rebounds while shooting 35.5 percent from the field and 28.6 percent from three.
$100 million Dream Hotel project in downtown Louisville put on hold
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The city of Louisville confirms a $100 million project on Main Street in downtown in Dec. 2022. But now, a year and eight months later, plans have been put on hold. It doesn't come as a shock for Louisville Tourism executive vice president Doug Bennett. "Disappointed,...
'I would love to know what they're talking about:' a Bowling Green group aims to help adult refugees learn English
On a humid summer morning in Bowling Green, roughly 25 international students gathered inside a classroom at Forest Park Baptist Church. It's the time of year when schools are out for summer break, but for those gathered on this day, class is very much in session. The students worked on...
Shaquille O'Neal named 2024 Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the Year
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A former NBA star was selected as the 2024 Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the Year. The center's largest annual fundraiser honors people who have dedicated their lives to humanitarianism. The awards honor people in two categories. Seasoned Awards honor people who have dedicated a significant portion of their lives to humanitarianism, while the Six Core Principles Awards are presented to young adults 30 years old or younger.
NKY Port Authority, Kenton County seek IRS site project manager
The Northern Kentucky Port Authority and Kenton County are seeking a project manager to lead the development of Commonwealth Center for Biomedical Excellence on the former IRS site in Covington. On Monday, July 29, both organizations posted a Request for Proposal, or RFP, on their websites to solicit bids from...
FEMA centers opening in Hopkins, Muhlenberg counties
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced Disaster Recovery Centers are open in Hopkins and Muhlenberg counties to assist Kentuckians who experienced losses from the May 21-27 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides. They are located at: 114 Madison Square Drive in...
Cynthiana Bike Fest a resounding success
The Cynthiana Bike Fest keeps getting bigger and better every year. According to Bike Fest organizer Phillip Kelly, the sheer number of bikes that attended Saturday’s event was the most ever. “Over 2,500 bikes were registered this year, but I would safely guess that we actually had over 3,000...
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