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Former WXIX anchor Lauren Minor joins Lexington station
Cincinnati native Lauren Minor revealed Friday how and why she abruptly left WXIX-TV last month after five years in a Facebook post. “On July 8th, I was informed by management that they no longer wanted to continue contract negotiations on a new deal. Additionally, I was informed that my services were no longer needed. I spent the rest of the summer enjoying time with my family at home,” says Minor, a Northern Kentucky University graduate.
JCPS high school given additional security Friday after threat posted on social media
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Jefferson County Public Schools officials say a high school will receive additional security Friday after a threat was found against the school. "We are aware of a social media post referencing a threat against our school," Seneca High School Principal Michael Guy said in a letter to parents.
Summer Salute gets underway in downtown Hopkinsville
Hoptown Summer Salute kicked off in downtown Hopkinsville on Friday with food and merchandise vendors. The annual festival got underway at around 11 a.m. and Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation Superintendent, Toby Hudson says the weather is perfect for the festival and they have had a great afternoon crowd. The Jimmy...
Lawsuit claims jail denies attorneys access to inmates
BOWLING GREEN — A lawsuit filed Friday in Warren Circuit Court claims that Warren County Regional Jail staff denied attorney Alan Simpson access to one of his clients. Simpson filed the suit against the jail and Warren County Jailer Stephen Harmon on behalf of Michael White, who has been incarcerated on pending criminal charges since July 15.
Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats become carpenters in Hazard
The Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball team, along with coach Mark Pope, traveled to Hazard on Friday, where they showed off their carpentry and construction skills as they helped build for the community. This video is a breath of fresh air. It features Kerr Kriisa with a hammer and nail,...
Eastern Kentucky hopes for an economic boost from ATV riders
PAINTSVILLE, Ky. (WCHS) — There are several miles of trails across eastern Kentucky that signal plans to the ATV industry in a post-coal economy. "I think it will help our restaurants, gas stations and there's much more capability for lodging in Louisa and Lawrence County if the trail system is up and running," Wes Kingsmore, Lawrence County Tourism Board chairman, said.
Evergreens Plant Shop, Coffeehouse, and Wine Bar celebrates grand opening in Paducah
PADUCAH — Evergreens Plant shop, Coffeehouse, and Wine Bar celebrated its grand opening Friday on Alben Barkley Drive in Paducah, selling tea, coffee, plants, wine, and food. Jean Alford and her husband are the owners of the new shop, and she said the business was born out of a...
North Laurel stuns Bell County with win on Log Mountain
LOG MOUNTAIN — Not many prognosticators gave North Laurel a chance of winning on Log Mountain on Friday, but the Jaguars proved them wrong by pulling out a thrilling 24-22 win over the Bobcats on Friday. The victory came during coach Steven Nelson’s debut game with North Laurel.
Raiders roll past Colonels, 55-6
It was not the first football game that the Christian County Colonels or first-year head coach Ethan Atchley wanted. The Colonels turned the ball over seven times and fell to host Warren East 55-6 Friday night in the season opener for both schools. Raiders quarterback Dane Parsley threw for 116...
Dee Parker rushes for three TDs during Whitley County’s 29-14 win over Knox Central
WILLIAMSBURG — Whitley County’s Dee Parker entered the season as one of the Top 25 finest players in the 13th Region, and he showed why during Friday’s matchup with Knox Central. Parker led his team in rushing and found pay dirt three times during the Colonels’ 29-14...
‘I wouldn’t want to get the call that it was my sister or someone else’: Woman attacked in suspected road rage incident
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Lexington woman is recovering after a violent attack during a suspected road rage incident. “You don’t really think when you’re driving through UK’s campus, singing along to a song, that a grown man will come and punch you in the face,” said Kasey Dickens.
Home Team Friday Week 1 Games and Scores
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Home Team Friday is back! We’re covering the biggest high school football games across the Tri-State, including our game of the week, Castle Vs. North. You can check this page throughout the night for the latest scores. And don’t forget to watch highlights during tonight’s Home Team Friday show at 10:35 […]
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