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Kentucky WBB has the 15th best odds to win 2025 National Championship on FanDuel
When Kenny Brooks arrived at Kentucky, he put together a roster and a staff that can not only be very competitive in the SEC, but in the postseason as well. The ‘Cats have not made the NCAA Tournament since the 2021-22 season when they were upset by 11-seed Princeton 69-62 in the first round. However, that could change as soon as this season, and ESPN even has Kentucky as a 7-seed in their latest Bracketology for next year’s big dance. The opportunity for Kentucky to make some noise in the postseason is very real.
Cruisin’ the Heatland to return to Elizabethtown
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Elizabethtown is hosting its annual summertime festival featuring a new event. The Cruisin’ the Heartland Festival starts with its new kick-off event Thursday July 25 with a showing of Grease. Tickets can be purchased online at their website or at the box office the day of. Guests can get in for free if they dress as their favorite character from the movie.
Louisville prioritizing Jeffersonville's Tre Singleton
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Louisville continues prioritize Jeffersonville, Ind., forward Tre Singleton. UofL extended a scholarship offer to the 6-foot-8, 215-pound Singleton last Sunday and was back watching the rising prospect as the live recruiting period began on Friday evening. With UofL assistant coach Ronnie Hamilton watching courtside at Westside High...
Why Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is - and isn't - the best candidate for vice president
The news that President Joe Biden will end his second term bid puts a spotlight on contenders for the Democratic ticket, including Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. Beshear is a "hot property right now," said University of Kentucky political scientist Stephen Voss, with numerous media reports mentioning him as a possible vice president nominee....
Police identify driver killed in UTV crash in Ohio Co.
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Ohio County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim from the UTV crash that happened Saturday night. Authorities say despite the life-saving measures attempted on the scene, Jesse Bell had succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by the coroner. Deputies determined that Bell’s Polaris had hit […]
TRAFFIC ALERT: South Green Street in Henderson closed due to semi crash, crews responding
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Part of South Green Street has been shut down due to a crash. According to the Henderson Police Department, a semi truck crashed into a utility pole in the 1100 block of S. Green St. Officials say the roadway will be closed for about an hour.
Man Found Shot To Death Inside Car
A man is dead after a shooting in downtown Louisville early Sunday morning. Louisville Metro police said around 1:30 a.m. officers were called to the 800 block of West Main Street, near the Louisville Slugger Museum, on the report of a shooting. They secured the area and then found a man inside a car who had been shot to death.
Police: KKK Flyers found in Frankfort neighborhoods
FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) — Frankfort law enforcement is investigating local neighborhoods after Ku Klux Clan (KKK) flyers have been reported outside homes throughout the community. According to Frankfort police, the flyers were found on neighborhood driveways. This incident occurred just over a year after KKK flyers were found...
Ellis Park hosts first corgi race
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Weiner races returned to Ellis Park in Henderson, but this year, another dog breed was also able to compete. It’s a popular event that Ellis Park has hosted for years, but this is the first time Corgis have been able to race. One Corgi owner told us he traveled from Princeton, […]
2024 Kentucky Football Foes: South Carolina
It’s previewing time. It’s talkin’ season. Time to preview every opponent, and today we’re going to dive into the Kentucky Wildcats’ Week 2 matchup with the South Carolina Gamecocks, who the Cats are facing in just the second week of the season in an extremely early meeting.
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