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Churchill Decides to Scrap Turf Racing in September
Reversing plans to use its troubled turf course during its September Meet, Churchill Downs now will race strictly on dirt during its upcoming season Sept. 12-29, according to Darren Rogers, the track's senior director of communications and media services. Rogers previously told BloodHorse July 17 that the track still intended...
A Nostalgic Louisville Restaurant Will Close After One Final Weekend
Nostalgic Restaurant & Cocktail House announced on Instagram that they'll be closing their doors for good after this weekend. Serving up modern spins on childhood classics, Nostalgic opened its doors to Bardstown Road in February 2023. Their last day in business will be Sunday, July 28. Naive, their sister restaurant in Butchertown doesn't have any plans to close. The announcement read: "To our Nostalgic family and all of the loyal customers that we’ve served over the past year and half- It is with a heavy heart that we’re announcing our last day of business on Sunday, July 28th.
Fatal shooting outside rapper's concert in downtown Louisville sheds light on city's gang problem
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Last weekend at the KFC Yum! Center, the EST Gee Summer Jam Concert brought thousands of people downtown. A fatal shooting followed, and the victim was closely connected to EST Gee. But Louisville Metro Police knew the risk that EST Gee and the environment around him...
More free movies coming to Iroquois Amphitheater in August, September
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The August and September schedule for the Iroquois Amphitheater’s Free Summer Movie Series has been announced by Louisville Parks and Recreation. “Our neighbors have really turned out for our community events, especially our Free Summer Movie Series,” Iroquois Amphitheater event supervisor Brian E. Smith said. “Our Free Summer Movie Series is an exciting way to spend time with family, friends and neighbors while enjoying some new and classic motion pictures.”
Store clerk arrested, accused of taking customer’s wallet, cash
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A clerk at a Louisville Dollar General was arrested Wednesday after police say he stole a customer’s wallet and cash, and then used the customer’s credit card at a sports store. Ramon Collins, 26, was arrested and charged with one count of theft of...
Amazon KCVG Air Hub workers go on strike to stop Amazon’s ‘unfair labor practices’
Union workers at Amazon’s KCVG Air Hub went on strike Wednesday afternoon, Teamsters announced via social media. Teamsters Local 89 Communications Director Stephen Piercey said the workers walked out on a picket line against what they called Amazon’s “illegal and unfair labor practices” at the air hub at CVG Airport in Hebron.
Whitesville, KY Blood Drive Will Benefit Boy Injured in ATV Crash
On Monday, July 29th, the Whitesville Volunteer Fire Department will host a benefit blood drive for 11-year-old Braxton Rhodes.The Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center will be on hand from 11am to 5pm welcoming donors. Those donors will help raise money for the Rhodes family and they'll also be helping save the lives of future accident victims who need blood that the center cultivates and provides.
These friends have worked at Piggly Wiggly together for 50 years: 'Time flies when you're having fun'
Dale Haley and Ricky Watkins have been at their jobs longer than some of their co-workers have been alive. Both men, now in their 60s, have worked at the same Piggly Wiggly grocery store in Franklin, Kentucky for 50 years. Haley, the store's manager, celebrated his 50th work anniversary on...
Western Ky. woman charged in overdose of her toddler, police find fentanyl in home
A western Kentucky woman has been charged in the overdose of her toddler after police found fentanyl in the home. The Hopkinsville Police Department arrested 25-year-old Jasmine L. Bartolo after her 20-month-old child overdosed. The toddler was initially taken to Jennie Stuart Medical Center on Sunday, according to police. Life-saving...
Several arrested during recent drug investigations in McCracken County
The McCracken County Sheriff's Office has made several arrest in connection with drug investigations over the past week in McCracken County. On July 16th detectives stopped a vehicle on South 6th Street in Paducah. Detectives allegedly found small quantities of Methamphetamine, synthetic Marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. A passenger in the vehicle, 33-year-old Joshua Luna, was charged in connection with the drugs.
Nolan Smith holds free basketball camp for teenage boys, girls in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Former NCAA champion and University of Louisville assistant coach Nolan Smith spent his birthday hosting a free basketball camp. Smith hosted the camp Thursday morning for middle school boys at the F.O.C.U.S. Basketball Academy on River Road. The girls camp was held Tuesday. The Louisville native...
MSU grad setting sights on Olympic gold with Team USA in Paris
Murray State alum and U.S. Army Sargeant Ivan Roe has traded in his Racer blue and gold for red, white, and blue ahead of Roe's appearance at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Roe spoke with WKMS Morning Edition host Daniel Hurt about his upcoming shooting sports events, how he fell in love with the sport, and his journey to the international stage, where he will compete with Team USA in the 20m Air Rifle and 50m Smallbore.
Ambulance crashed into by hit and run driver, police say
HOPKINS CO., Ky. (WFIE) - A teenager from Providence is accused of crashing into an ambulance and leaving the scene. Madisonville Police say it happened Wednesday just before 10 a.m. They say the ambulance had on lights and sirens and was nearly through the intersection of Island Ford Road and...
'It's just a miracle': Man found alive after 14 days in the Kentucky wilderness
A man was found alive after 14 days in the Kentucky wilderness in what rescuers are calling a miracle for the 48-year-old. The Wolfe County Search and Rescue Team had been actively searching for Scott Hern since July 16, about 10 days after he was last was seen on Tower Rock Trail in...
Mt. Sterling health organization offers non-profits grants to support health equity
Applications are open for grants and vital services support for nonprofit organizations in the region. Officials said they aim to improve health equity and well-being in the Mt. Sterling area. Sherri Craig, Market Vice President for External Relations for CHI Saint Joseph Health, said the goal of the organization is...
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