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New game with old school style lets players side scroll past Ky. tourist attractions
From Cave City’s Dinosaur World and the Forest Giants of Shepherdsville to the giant Fork in the Road in Franklin, a free game developed by Kentucky Tourism gives people the chance to explore some of the Bluegrass State’s more off-the-beaten-path attractions. The Great Big Kentucky Adventure – released...
Beyond the Crown: Ariana Rodriguez’s journey to Miss Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. – For many, competing in the Miss Kentucky Scholarship Pageant would be a dream come true. For University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) student Ariana Rodriguez, it has enabled her to pursue a higher education and kickstart her non-profit. Rodriguez, a sophomore earning her bachelor’s...
Earlington to honor legacy of first Black school with new Museum
EARLINGTON, Ky. (WEVV) — In the heart of Earlington, a remarkable effort is underway to preserve the rich history of the J.W. Million School, the first Black school in the community. The J.W. Million School played a pivotal role in the education and empowerment of Black students in Earlington,...
Indiana burger chain named one of the best regional fast food brands in the nation
A northwest Indiana dining scene staple has been named one of the best regional fast food chains in the U.S. Schoop’s Hamburgers was ranked number 10 in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards Best Regional Fast Food category released Wednesday. The 1950s-style restaurant chain is known for...
Pilot In Fatal Crop Duster Accident Identified
Graves County, Ky.–Graves County Coroner Brad Jones has released more information identifying the sole pilot and occupant of the plane that crashed on Grover Hall Road. The crop duster type plane was spraying a nearby field when the crash occurred. The pilot was Juan Sebastion De Gregorio, age 41...
The City of Madisonville Hosts First Ever ‘Illuminated’ Hot Air Balloon Show
Fun news from Madisonville, Kentucky. At the end of next month, the city will host, for the first time ever, a hot air balloon show called Madisonville Illuminated. The event is reminiscent of a balloon festival that used to be held at the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden in Owensboro. For years, as part of the annual Dazzling Daylily Festival, the Botanical Garden also showcased hot air balloons with Balloons Over the Garden. There were many on display and floating above the property. They even offered tethered rides above the gardens, but also rides that launched from the grounds and flew across parts of Owensboro.
Comer Thanks Fort, Lester For Strong Efforts During Internship
Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) recognized local students Allie Fort, Colin Harris and Ella Lester Wednesday afternoon — following their completion of summer internships in his Washington, D.C. Office. During their time in the nation’s capital, Fort, Harris and Lester answered constituent inquiries from Kentucky’s First Congressional District, researched legislative...
KSP: Portion of I-69 to close for deadly crash investigation
WEBSTER CO., Ky. (WFIE) - Kentucky State Police will shut down part of Interstate 69 to learn more about a deadly crash. Authorities say 25-year-old Krista Brune of Evansville was killed when she crashed early Wednesday morning near Slaughters. According to a news release, she crashed her car into a...
Greenville police looking for missing woman
GREENVILLE, Ky. (WBKO) - The Greenville Police Department is asking for help locating a missing woman. Kailey Bowles, 19, was last seen in the area of Greenville Elementary School wearing a black “Stranger Things” T-shirt, shorts and green Vans shoes, according to police. She is 5 feet 1...
PGA Tour expected to move annual summer tournament to Hurstbourne Country Club in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The PGA Tour's ISCO Championship is expected to be played at Hurstbourne Country Club in Louisville starting next year, several sources confirmed to WDRB News. Tournament officials said in a news release Thursday that a news conference is scheduled for Tuesday at the club, off Shelbyville...
Magoffin Co. man facing speeding, intoxication charges
WAYNE COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - A Salyersville man was arrested after he reportedly was traveling at a dangerous rate of speed and failed a field sobriety test. On July 16, Wayne County Sheriff deputies responded to complaints about Brady Helton driving recklessly on Kentucky Highway West 90. Deputies met the...
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