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Golden Bears fall to UPIKE in season opener
PIKEVILLE, Ky. – The WVU Tech women's soccer team fell 2-0 at University of Pikeville in their season opener Saturday. Bob Amos Park | Pikeville, Ky. WVU Tech (0-1-0) | Pikeville (1-1-0) NOTES. Julia Silva had two shots on goal while Hannah Terranova and Nora Martin-Mora Segura had one...
Harlan County’s ground game pushes past Middlesboro
MIDDLESBORO, Ky. (WYMT) - In the Crater City, Middlesboro hosted Harlan County in its season opener at Lee Majors field. In his head coaching debut, Jacob Saylor and the Harlan County Black Bears won 25-7 over the Yellow Jackets. In the first quarter, Harlan County pounded the rock early, much...
Structure fire reported in Muhlenberg County
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A structure fire has been reported in Muhlenberg County on the 6000 block of US 62 West. The Greenville Fire Department took to Facebook to announce crews have been dispatched to the fire. They say in the post to avoid the area while crews work to put out the fire. The […]
‘Armed and dangerous’ Carroll Co. man on the run spotted trying to enter Owen Co. couple’s home
CARROLTON, Ky. (WAVE) - The search continues for a Carroll County man police say was involved in an “armed conflict” with a sheriff’s deputy last weekend. Now, new video shows that he is still nearby, leaving the community on edge. In the six days police have been...
Sneak peek of sit-down interview with Harlan’s Larry Kirksey
HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - You may know the name Jerry Rice. Rice, the former San Francisco 49er, who still holds the all-time record for receiving yards, total touchdowns, and more. However, do you know the name of Larry Kirksey, who grew up as a Harlan Green Dragon in the...
Women's Equality Day event held in Louisville's Russell neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Women were celebrated Saturday at an event called Women's Equality is Human Equality. It was held at Central High School in the Russell neighborhood and celebrated around the nation commemorating the passage of the 19th amendment and women's right to vote. While the event was focused...
Norton Health urges importance of health on Black Men's Wellness Day
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- On Saturday, North Healthcare urged the importance of health especially for Black men. Black Men's Wellness Day aims to empower individuals with knowledge and tools necessary to take charge of their health. It was held at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center on West Muhammad...
Juvenile charged with possession of drugs, handgun in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN, Ky. – A juvenile is facing multiple charges, including drug offenses, in Morgantown. According to a release by Morgantown police chief Giles Taylor on Saturday, the Morgantown Police Department was informed of a missing juvenile that had been spotted near Oak Hill apartments. Police say there was a...
RunTheBluegrass has Run its Course
RunTheBluegrass has become a fixture in central Kentucky spring race schedule with its half marathon (13.1 miles) as well 10K (6.2 miles) and 5K (3.1 miles) in Lexington. Runners from across the country came every year to this event for its beauty and unique challenges. This year’s event had about...
Prayer vigil asks for community to support Louisville's youth amid gun violence
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A prayer vigil was held on Saturday to call for an end to violence around Louisville. For about an hour on Saturday, people gathered with the intention of remembering those lost to gun violence while also thinking of solutions on how to stop it. Some people said it starts with taking care of and supporting the city's youth.
Central Kentucky high school football highlights, scores: Aug. 23
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) – High school football is back in the Commonwealth, and the FOX 56 Sports team has you covered with highlights all across central Kentucky!. Tune in to Home Team Friday Night every week on FOX 56 News at 10 p.m. to see your favorite teams in action.
Time to take the stage as a new semester begins
Morehead State University's Mountain Music Ambassadors traveled down to Clay City, Ky. to play their first show of the fall semester at Crowefest, on Friday, August 23, 2024. The weekend-long festival honors the legacy of the famous bluegrass banjoist, J.D. Crowe. Sophomore Robert Myers and Junior Jachin Irwin are the...
HEAT SAFETY: A Reminder As The Heat Wave Rolls On
Temperatures have peaked at or above 90 degrees in Louisville a total of 40 times this year: once in May, 12 times in June, 15 times in July, and 12 times so far in August. And we expect to do it every day until the end of the month. As of right now, we are just a few days above the norm for 90 degree days over the 4 month period; however, this next heat wave will take us well-above normal. With all that said, here are some reminders of how to be safe in this upcoming week's brutal heat.
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