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Wilmore celebrates 35th Fourth of July Parade and Festival
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Luckily, the rain held off Thursday morning for the City of Wilmore’s 35th Fourth of July Parade and Festival. The streets were full of excitement in celebration of the day. “We have a lot of division in our world, but one day of the year,...
Goodin headed into senior season at EKU
Defensive back Tré Goodin is headed into his senior season with the Eastern Kentucky University football team. Goodin, a Taylor County High School graduate, played in all 11 of Eastern Kentucky’s games during the 2023 college football season. As a junior, Goodin recorded 14 tackles and one pass breakup. The Taylor County High School product logged a career-high six tackles in a game versus Stephen F. Austin on Nov. 18, 2023.
Ranking the Contenders: Five-star Darryn Peterson
The No. 3 prospect in the 2025 Rivals150, Darryn Peterson is the top high school guard in the country and a tantalizing prospect for both college coaches and NBA scouts. Peterson remains uncommitted, but his recruitment is beginning to take shape as campus visits unfold. Today, Rivals national analyst Rob...
Paducah celebrates the Fourth with live music, food, and fireworks
PADUCAH — Thousands of people crowded downtown Paducah on the Fourth of July to partake in patriotism and commemorate the holiday at the 2024 Paducah Independence Day Celebration. Despite the threat of scattered showers, attendees were determined not to let the weather dampen their spirits. The event started at...
Fort Thomas Firecracker 5K sees increased participation, Rieskamp wins
Josh Rieskamp doesn’t think anyone likes running in heat and humidity. The Oakley resident did just fine Thursday – he crossed the Ohio River and won the Fort Thomas Firecracker 5K. He covered the 3.1 miles in 16 minutes, 29 seconds. “It could be hotter,” Rieskamp said. “You...
London officials prepare for 4th of July celebration
LONDON, Ky. (WYMT) - Thursday is the Fourth of July, and community members celebrate their freedoms with friends and family. With all the festivities, London Mayor Randall Weddle and the London City Council asked the City Police Department and Fire Department to give people free rides home if intoxicated. The...
Kiddie Parade brings generations together in Russellville for Fourth of July
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky.- The Col. Benjamin Logan Chapter of Sons of American Revolution put on their annual patriotic Kiddie Parade to not only honor the creator of this parade, Bob and Joyce Guion, but also as an opportunity to teach future generations some Russellville history. Carol Switcher, a member of the...
Semi-pro women’s basketball coming to the mountains
(WYMT) - Carla Booth has spent much time over the last eight years helping people improve their basketball skills with her training camp, OnPoint Ballers. The desire to stay connected led her to the Women’s American Basketball Association website and the idea of creating a semi-pro team. “I know...
'It was a miracle.' | Off-duty firefighter saves man's life with CPR during heart attack
TAYLORSVILLE, Ky. — When a Taylorsville grandfather had a heart attack that first responder refer to as a "Widowmaker", it was a southeast Bullitt County firefighter that saved his life. Although Tatum Scharrer wasn't working at the time, he said he's always on the clock. "A lot of the...
Animal cruelty continues to be a growing problem in Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — In 45 years of rescuing animals, Anita Spreitzer described the past few months as the worst she's ever seen. “We've moved, in the last month and a half, close to 175 dogs into safe havens. It's unheard of. I've never seen something like this in my lifetime," Spreitzer said.
IN, KY rank among the most smoking-addicted states
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A new study has revealed the US states most addicted to smoking, based on the percentage of residents attempting to quit. Both Indiana and Kentucky rank in the top ten for smoking addiction, with a low percentage of current smokers trying to quit. Methodology Researchers explain the study, which was conducted […]
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