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Spike Sowells commits to NC State
The Kentucky Wildcats have been on a heater as of late on the recruiting trail, stacking commitments in the month of July to push them to a top-25 recruiting class. Unfortunately, you can’t win them all. On Thursday, 3-star offensive lineman Issac “Spike” Sowells committed to NC State. He...
PMC officials discuss infectious disease, summer safety
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - Pikeville Medical Center hosted its Freebie Friday this week, highlighting the importance of safety this season. The event opened up the second floor atrium to visitors, sharing information and tools to help people have a healthy, happy summer. From tick removal tools, to nasal sanitizer kits, doctors say the community event was a way to connect visitors with items that would come in handy during their summer hikes, vacations, and more.
New organization brings free family fun to Paducah neighborhoods
PADUCAH — A new organization aims to expand social circles in Paducah one event at a time. Community Paducah is creating fun, inclusive events that are, most importantly, free of charge. They're spreading their events out all across Paducah. Organizers Cheryl Goodwin and Ruth Baggett say they wanted to...
Louisville nonprofit celebrates 6 years of helping homeless women and children
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Louisville nonprofit celebrated six years of helping homeless women and children with a cookout on Friday. United Partners for Women and Children, also known as "UP," provides a day shelter and support services. The organization opened its doors in 2018. It helps connect women and...
Malachi Corley signs rookie contract with the Jets
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - It’s been quite the calendar year for former WKU receiver Malachi Corley, after doubling down on himself and returning to WKU for his final season, Corley became the second highest draft pick in WKU Football history and this week he has signed his rookie contract with the New York Jets.
Western Kentucky Rescue Launches Animal Ambassador Program
Every Thursday morning at the studio here in Owensboro, we host our SparKy Pet of the Week thanks to our friends at Ritzy's . We are all huge animal lovers here and want to do whatever we can to help find them homes. SparKy stands for Saving Paws Animal Rescue...
An interview with Lil Ms. and Mr. Daviess Co.
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Summer around the Tri-State is packed with so much family fun. From fairs to festivals there’s a little bit of something for everyone, and the Daviess County Lions Club Fair is no different. The 51st annual event is underway and runs through Saturday with plenty in store, including pageants. We discussed all […]
EPD: man arrested for stealing truck, attempts to re-paint vehicle
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — An Owensboro man was arrested in Evansville after he stole a truck, according to police. Evansville Police officers said they were on a routine patrol on Friday, when they spotted a white pickup truck that was on the stolen vehicle list. EPD says the truck...
Owensboro McDonald’s holds All American Crew Competition
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials say more than 50 crew members from 13 locally-owned McDonald’s restaurants came together Wednesday in a competition to be recognized as the best-of-the-best in key positions in the restaurant during the McDonald’s All-American Crew Competition in Owensboro. Officials say second-generation McDonald’s Owner/Operator Chris McEnaney hosted the competition at his Parrish […]
1 suspect in THP-involved shooting captured in KY; Reward for info about shooter raised to $20K
PRINCETON, Ky. (WKRN) — One of the suspects wanted for his connection to a shooting that left a Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) trooper injured has been captured in Kentucky, but now the reward for information that leads to the shooter’s arrest has been increased. On Sunday, July 21,...
Flags ordered at half-staff on Monday in honor of Air Force Tech Sgt. who died in Alaska
Gov. Andy Beshear ordered U.S. flags to be at half-staff on Monday at all state buildings in honor of a technical sergeant who died in Alaska, according to a release. Tech. Sgt. Andrew Hemsath died on July 5 while on active duty with the U.S. Air Force in the Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska. He was assigned to the 355th Fighter Generation Squadron. ...
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