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Large drug bust in Owensboro lands 4 suspects in jail
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - Four people are facing charges after a suspected drug trafficking bust by multiple law enforcement agencies. James Brooks, Alisha Johnson, Roger Ritch and Raymond Morrow have all been arrested. The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office, Henderson Police Department and Kentucky State Police worked together to take them...
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage passing through Nelson County
As part of a National Eucharistic Revival, dozens and possibly many more Catholics will pass through Nelson County and the rest of Kentucky’s Holy Land this week and next week, culminating in mid-July in Indianapolis for the U.S. Conference of Bishops. The Archdiocese of Louisville plays a big role...
NBA jersey numbers revealed for newest Kentucky draftees
The last Kentucky players of the John Calipari era are off to the NBA and about to make their mark in the league. On Tuesday, the full reveal of their jersey numbers were finalized. Reed Sheppard, who was drafted 3rd overall to the Houston Rockets, will be wearing No. 15,...
Kanyon Looking for ‘Grand’ Season for Maroons in 2024
When you look at the numbers Kanyon Johnson put up during the 2023 football season, you can understand why the Madisonville-North Hopkins quarterback will be the focus of both opponents and college scouts during the 2024 season. It is one thing for a quarterback to lead his team by passing...
Lexington man sentenced after nearly 140 grams of fentanyl seized in pair of raids
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — A Lexington man was sentenced to almost 17 years in prison on Monday for multiple armed drug trafficking convictions. According to the Department of Justice, the Kentucky State Police found that Chris Williams, 29, was distributing a large amount of fentanyl. During a month-long investigation, KSP said they bought around 74 grams of fentanyl in August 2022.
Louisville’s Bahamas exhibition schedule revealed
Pat Kelsey’s first run as the Louisville men’s basketball head coach will begin with a pair of exhibition games in the Bahamas as part of the “Baha Mar Hoops Summer League.”. Here’s the schedule:. Tuesday, July 30. Louisville vs. Bahamas, 7 p.m. ET. Thursday, Aug. 1.
Man charged with kidnapping son in Bowling Green
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A man faces multiple charges after police say he kidnapped his infant son in Bowling Green. According to a uniform citation by the Bowling Green Police Department, officers responded around 1 a.m. Tuesday for a disturbance where 41-year-old Richard Brian of Bowling Green had taken his 1-year-old son.
2 DUI checkpoints to be held in NCWV next week
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - The West Virginia State Police will hold two DUI checkpoints in North Central West Virginia next week. The first checkpoint will be held in Monongalia County on Thursday, July 11th along U.S. Route 19/WV Route 7. This checkpoint will take place near the Pursglove post office...
Officials break ground to bring Kentucky Bourbon industry to EKY
ROWAN COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - On Tuesday, officials broke ground on Eastern Light Distilling in Rowan County. The new distillery will bring the Kentucky Bourbon industry to Eastern Kentucky. Eastern Light was first announced in June 2023 and officials said it is expected to open in late 2025. Governor Andy...
Gov. Beshear responds to being mentioned as a possible replacement to Biden in 2024
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WEVV) — At an event celebrating 100 years of Kentucky State Parks in Frankfort Monday, Governor Andy Beshear was asked about his name being mentioned as a candidate if President Biden decides to drop of the Presidential Race. Beshear says, he's flattered but adds, Kentucky's victories are...
Hot, humid, increasing shower & t-storm threat!
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - YOUR FIRST ALERT: Dangerous Heat Indices. We’ll see temperatures into the upper 80s and lower 90s the next couple of days. When you factor in the humidity, it will feel uncomfortable with heat index / feels like values in the triple digits. TODAY. After some...
Kentucky Kinship Resource Center Enhances Support for Caregivers with Statewide Expansion
Enhancing Support for Caregivers: Kentucky Kinship Resource Center Expands Its Reach. Reporting from Lexington, Kentucky, the College of Social Work (CoSW) at the University of Kentucky is enhancing its support for caregivers across the state. The innovative Kentucky Kinship Resource Center (KKRC), based at the University, is expanding its services further into the caregiving community.
OnPoint Ballers hosts basketball skills camp
MARTIN, Ky. (WYMT) - OnPoint Ballers founder, Carla Booth, and a teammate of the OnPoint Ballers Swish semi-pro basketball team, Kennedi Stacy, hosted basketball camps for people of all ages. “I just think a lot of times in a team setting, players don’t always get the attention they may need,”...
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