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Givens likes older players on Pope’s Cats
Kentucky Radio Network basketball analyst Jack Givens saw a “whole bunch of men as opposed to the 18-year-olds we’ve seen coming in” when he went to his first UK basketball practice with new coach Mark Pope. Givens joined Tom Leach on The Leach Report recently and the former UK All-American admitted he was excited with […] The post Givens likes older players on Pope’s Cats appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Kentucky, South Korea sign driver’s license reciprocity agreement
Gov. Andy Beshear, Transportation Secretary Jim Gray and South Korea’s National Police Agency Commissioner General Hee-keun Yoon attended a signing ceremony in Seoul to formalize a driver’s license reciprocity agreement between the two governments. The ceremony took part during the Governor’s economic development trip to Asia, which will also include stops in Japan, since there […] The post Kentucky, South Korea sign driver’s license reciprocity agreement appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Godbey: Addiction more common than you may think
I was flipping through the television channels looking for episodes of “Mama’s Family” when I stopped on the news and heard that drug addictions are at an all-time high. Even prescription drugs are being abused. It’s not like we are being bombarded with commercials for the next new drug that show people living their best […] The post Godbey: Addiction more common than you may think appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Summer Work Camp continues to serve Winchester
Each year, Group Mission Trips makes a visit to Winchester to host a week-long camp. 2024 would be no different. More than 50 residences in Clark County and Winchester were served by over 300 campers from numerous states as the 2024 Summer Work Camp occurred from Sunday, July 7th until Saturday, July 13th. “We do […] The post Summer Work Camp continues to serve Winchester appeared first on Winchester Sun.
More laws took effect Monday
New laws took effect in Kentucky on Monday, July 15, which is 90 days after the 2024 General Assembly adjourned. Firearms: House Bill 357 forbids government agencies from creating a list of privately owned firearms – or their owners – unless the information relates to a criminal investigation. The bill also prevents credit card companies […] The post More laws took effect Monday appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Veggie Fest offers healthy fun at Farmers Market
Along Depot Street, Saturday mornings can be a busy time as many vendors line up to experience the Winchester-Clark County Farmers Market. On Saturday, July 13, the atmosphere was positive in another way. Veggie Fest – featuring a costume contest allowing kids to dress as their favorite vegetable and more – took place for the […] The post Veggie Fest offers healthy fun at Farmers Market appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Three tornadoes hit Kentucky on July 9
The National Weather Service has confirmed at least three small tornadoes touched down in Kentucky as the remnants of Hurricane Beryl spun through the Ohio Valley earlier this week. The Paducah weather office says two twisters touched down in Union County on Tuesday afternoon. One began around 3:30 p.m. (CT) near the intersection of Kentucky-270 […] The post Three tornadoes hit Kentucky on July 9 appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Roark: The health issues of ticks
Used to early to mid-summer was considered tick season, but since here of late I have pulled them off me all 12 months, I no longer think there is a season. But warm weather gets more people outdoors, which ups the chance of contact with the little pests. I’ve also heard of several local folks […] The post Roark: The health issues of ticks appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Cats’ Waldschmidt taken by Diamondbacks in first round of MLB Draft
Kentucky outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt was chosen as the 31st overall pick by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Major League Baseball Draft on Sunday night. Waldschmidt became the seventh first-round selection in school history and the third player drafted in the first round under Nck Mingione. Zack Thompson (2019) and Evan White (2017) were previous first-round […] The post Cats’ Waldschmidt taken by Diamondbacks in first round of MLB Draft appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Station #2 of Winchester Fire Department closed during weekend
According to a news release from Winchester Fire and Emergency Services, posted to the Facebook page of the Winchester Fire Department, Station #2 of WFD – located at 1325 Fulton Road – will be temporarily closed through this weekend. Winchester Municipal Utilities (WMU) has made concrete repairs to the front apron, thus requiring time to […] The post Station #2 of Winchester Fire Department closed during weekend appeared first on Winchester Sun.
UK baseball coach offers words of wisdom to teens
Nationally, University of Kentucky Boys Baseball Coach Nick Mingione received much attention after leading the Wildcats to their first-ever trip to the NCAA Men’s College World Series in 2024. However, less than one month later, he was in Winchester for a different reason on the evening of Wednesday, July 10. At Robert D. Campbell Junior […] The post UK baseball coach offers words of wisdom to teens appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Dillingham knows what he brings to T-Wolves
Guard Rob Dillingham has yet to play his first NBA game but he already has one former NBA star sold on what he can add for the Minnesota Timberwolves next season. Golden State forward Draymond Green has won championships with the Warriors thanks in large part to the play of dynamic scoring guard Stephen Curry. […] The post Dillingham knows what he brings to T-Wolves appeared first on Winchester Sun.
State receipts better than estimated for fiscal year
The State Budget Director’s Office announced Thursday receipts for the General Fund exceeded revenue estimates for the fiscal year that ended on June 30, while the Road Fund came in slightly below the forecast. General Fund receipts for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) totaled $15,571.3 million, exceeding FY23 total revenue by $423.6 million, or 2.8 percent. […] The post State receipts better than estimated for fiscal year appeared first on Winchester Sun.
KSP arrests 206 statewide during Operation Summer Heat
Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday the successful launch of a statewide drug operation by the Kentucky State Police (KSP) known as “Operation Summer Heat,” following a three-month investigation into suspected drug trafficking rings. All 16 KSP posts participated in Operation Summer Heat, and preliminary results indicate: 206 arrests and 490 charges issued; and combined […] The post KSP arrests 206 statewide during Operation Summer Heat appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Geri-Antics: Garden antics
I never liked gardening when I was young enough to do it without fear of ending up in traction. My standard response when encouraged to assist in landscaping our home was “I don’t do dirt.” I certainly appreciated our well-manicured lawn and boasted about the plethora of beautiful trees and flowers…I just had no part […] The post Geri-Antics: Garden antics appeared first on Winchester Sun.
GRC student learns from medical elite
From June 26 through June 28 the University of Massachusetts Lowell Campus played host to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders. With a selective group of students nationwide present, one hailing from Clark County was among them. Angela Taylor McCord, an incoming senior at George Rogers Clark High School, attended as a delegate after receiving […] The post GRC student learns from medical elite appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Halfway through series, Legacy Nights still shines
Starting in May, the 2024 edition of the Legacy Nights Concert Series began at Legacy Grove Park. On Tuesday, July 8th, the halfway point of the series showed that it’s a continuing success. The third of six Legacy Nights concerts, which continue through October, took place in front of a solid crowd despite some initial […] The post Halfway through series, Legacy Nights still shines appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Godbey: Be grateful you’re not a lobster
As we get older, it’s important to try and eat healthier. Back in the day, I could buy a can of Vienna sausages and a box of saltine crackers, and my evening was planned. However, these days, I try to make better choices. So, when my wife and I were trying to decide on a […] The post Godbey: Be grateful you’re not a lobster appeared first on Winchester Sun.
KCTCS can help Kentucky adults earn GED credential
The Kentucky Community and Technical System (KCTCS) says an estimated 290,000 Kentucky adults in the working-age population, or nearly 11% of people ages 18-64, do not have a high school diploma or GED credential. The lack of a diploma or GED can limit people’s job prospects and opportunities to enjoy a higher quality of life, […] The post KCTCS can help Kentucky adults earn GED credential appeared first on Winchester Sun.
UK wideout committed in paradise
Even before he made his visit to Kentucky, Ohio receiver Preston Bowman felt confident he was going to commit to the Wildcats. “This visit was top notch. Me and my family felt at home. Even my little cousins liked it,” said Bowman. “They made me feel like a priority and that they really wanted me. […] The post UK wideout committed in paradise appeared first on Winchester Sun.
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