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Time Magazine ranks Lexington hotel as one of the 100 best places in the world
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Lexington’s The Manchester Hotel is on Time Magazine’s 2024 list of the world’s greatest places. The magazine’s article mentions the hotel’s homage to Lexington’s first bourbon distillery, which opened more than a century ago on the same plot of land, and praises the food offered by the restaurants inside The Manchester.
Ohio and its cities are throwing hundreds of millions at tech giants and their data centers
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Stadium-sized data centers that consume huge amounts of electricity are popping up all over central Ohio, getting hundreds of millions in state and local tax breaks every year, even as grid operators worry the facilities may soon overburden the available power supply. The data centers are...
Lilly King advances to semifinals in Paris
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Lilly King is through to the semifinals in the 100m Breaststroke at the 2024 Paris Olympics. King swam this morning during a preliminary and qualified for the Women’s 100m Breaststroke semifinals. Semifinals are expected to start at 2:10 p.m..
Be Our Guest at Mesa de la Familia Mexican Restaurant
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- WDRB invites you to Be Our Guest at Mesa de la Familia, Louisville's home for authentic Mexican Food, Fun and Family!. The restaurant, located at 2209 Meadow Drive in Louisville, offers 5-star authentic Mexican food and handmade cocktails. You can get a $30 certificate for just...
"A volcano you'd be setting off": Legal experts say Kim Davis could help chip away at LGBTQ+ rights
A broad swath of legal experts told Salon that they doubt that former Kentucky clerk Kim Davis’ longshot strategy to get the Supreme Court to overturn its pivotal 2015 same-sex marriage ruling will work in one fell swoop – but they say Davis’ argument could fuel future attacks on LGBTQ+ rights down the road.
Alabama DB believes Kristian Story will make an impact at Kentucky
One of the bigger offseason additions to the Kentucky Wildcats defense was Kristian Story from Alabama. The 6-foot-1, 213-pound Story has played in 39 career games and started in two. During his four seasons with the Tide, He had 22 tackles, three pass breakups, and an interception. After those four...
Murray State eager to lean on “Grandpa” Jayden Johannsen’s experience
MURRAY, KY (Dakota News Now) - Former Washington Warrior Jayden Johannsen is a veteran of the college football game with five seasons under his belt. After four stellar seasons at D2 South Dakota Mines in which he racked up nearly 9800 total yards and 98 touchdowns, Murray State head coach Jody Wright is counting on that experience as he brings him in to compete at quarterback for the Racers.
Who wins 4A? Better find a storm shelter, a Blue Tornado looks like it is on the way! @pths_football, @BCRebelFootball, @FootballJCHS, @Tomcat_football, @CovCathFootball, @PCCHSFootball, @AlPopsFootball, @minguabeefjerky, @840WHAS, @sfitz_840whas
’24 may be the year of inclement weather as the “Blue Tornado” look poised to make a charge. Class 4A is a tough one to pick as it is, like last season, among the deeper classifications with good teams located all over the commonwealth. Paducah Tilghman has tremendous talent and Boyle County may boast the best overall football player in the ’25 graduating class. Covington Catholic lost a ton, but they are the Colonels (after all) which means they are always formidable. This is a deep, deep level of competition and winning this classification is significant.
Tony the Tiger spreads smiles in tristate Walmart
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Frosted Flakes mascot, Tony the Tiger, made an appearance in the tri-state today. He visited the west side Walmart in Evansville and spread smiles to everyone in the store. In addition to taking pictures with Walmart employees and shoppers Tony handed out free cereal bowls. Organizers say Tony’s presence is helping […]
Louisville-area Verizon retailer gives away $3 million worth of free backpacks
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Louisville area Verizon stores will be getting kids ready to go back to school Sunday. Round Room LLC, a Verizon-authorized retailer, will be giving away $3 million worth of free backpacks. They’ll be available at locations in Carrollton, Ky., New Albany, Seymour, Madison, North Vernon, Scottsburg...
New 'West End Gin' hosts official launch in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- While Louisville is known for bourbon, a new local brand of Gin took the spotlight on Saturday. West End Gin from Dr. Dawn and Stacey Wade officially launched. The premium gin was created and bottled in Louisville with 12 ingredients and notes of orange and citrus peel.
HTF Preview: Union Co. looks to break through with potent rushing attack
MORGANFIELD, Ky. (WEHT) – Union County football is returning a bulk of their rushing offense that made them so lethal last season. The Braves are hoping it’s good enough to allow them to break through the third round of the postseason this year. Watch the story above for the full 2024 preview from the team.
Students get ready for school with backpack giveaway in Louisville's Shawnee neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- School is just a few days away for many districts and it's not too late for students to have everything they need for a good start. A backpack giveaway took place on Saturday afternoon at the Boys and Girls Club in Louisville's Shawnee neighborhood. Rhonda, who goes by "Miss Winkie," does back to school drives to honor her son who was murdered six years ago.
Hundreds of specialty beers showcased at Summer Beer Fest at Frazier History Museum
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Beer lovers spent Saturday cooling off with a cold one at Frazier History Museum in downtown Louisville. The 20th annual Summer Beer Fest was held at the museum on Main Street. There were around 200 specialty beers, along with vendors and live street music. Dozens of...
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