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Fort Thomas to celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday with a magical event
The city of Fort Thomas will celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday on Wednesday, July 31, starting at 3 p.m. at the Fort Thomas Mess Hall. The celebration of the popular fictional character’s birthday will feature a photo booth, a Hogwarts house ‘sorting’ ceremony, Harry Potter trivia, birthday cake/ food trucks, live animals and reptiles and the showing of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” in the Tower Park Amphitheatre at dusk.
Georgetown’s Toyota Kentucky plant leaders announce resources for local students
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (FOX 56) — Georgetown is home to the Toyota Kentucky manufacturing plant, which employs close to 10,000 employees. An announcement made Monday brought in leaders from education and the state to celebrate a big resource coming from this facility. Toyota Kentucky officially announced the Triple Crown for...
Lexington students and families to benefit from a half million dollars in "Everybody Counts" funding
Students and families in the Lexington area will benefit from an infusion of a half million dollars from Frankfort. The “Everybody Counts” initiative, out of the governor’s office, focuses on expanding scholarship opportunities.
Hopkins County Schools to host Back to School Bash
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) — Hopkins County Schools announced they will be hosting a Back to School Bash. The Back to School Community Resource Bash will be held on Thursday, Aug. 1, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Victory Church in Madisonville. The event will have vendor tables with...
Par Makers hosting 60th anniversary annual golf tournament
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Uniting people through golf is common in this community, but decades ago, this was impossible for African Americans. With courage from charter members of the Par Makers in Bowling Green, 60 years ago, the Par Makers, club was founded to allow African Americans to come together on the golf course to enjoy fellowship and make drastic changes for African Americans and how they were treated.
Housing advocates keeping tabs on ‘Safer Kentucky Act’
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The Safer Kentucky Act has now been in effect for two weeks. The law makes “street camping” illegal. Violators could face fines and even criminal charges. Lexington Police say in the first four days of enforcement from July 15th through July 18th, they responded...
Stoops 'feels as good as I ever have' going into his 12th season at Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Mark Stoops is anxious for the season to begin as talking season nears completion. “I can tell you, heading into this 12th year, I feel as good as I ever have, and I know you've probably heard me say that before, but it's true," Stoops said at UK’s annual Lexington Kickoff Luncheon at the Longship Club at Kroger Field. "I absolutely love our football team. I love our staff. I feel like it's the best blend since I've been here. I really do."
The 2025 Corvette ZR1 Will Be at Corvettes at Carlisle 2024
It seems that every year something amazing rolls out of the Corvette factory in Bowling Green, Kentucky. For 2024, their “something amazing” is the jaw-dropping 2025 ZR1 Corvette; a vehicle that’s been hyped for years and on Thursday, July 25, was unveiled to the world. That same ZR1 model has been confirmed for debut at Corvettes at Carlisle, August 22-24 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds.
Western Kentucky Non-Profit Providing Free Clothes to People in Need Saturday
Shouldn't everyone look and feel their best? Shepherds Hand Clothing Ministry will provide clothing for people of all ages and in a wide variety of sizes, colors, and styles. Here's everything you need to know before you go. SHEPHERDS HAND CLOTHING MINISTRY. When children, families, or individuals are provided with...
Lexington man using colorectal cancer journey to reach younger Kentuckians
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - When it comes to colorectal cancer in Kentucky, the numbers are not always good. In fact, the National Cancer Institute says Kentucky leads the nation in rates of colorectal cancer and is fourth when it comes to the death rate. Just like in other states, more...
Local Softball Players Help Illinois Advance to Little League Senior Softball World Series
The team representing Illinois in the Little League Senior Softball Central Region Tournament in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, won the tourney title on Friday afternoon. Illinois ran the table in the tournament, going (4-0) and defeating Ohio 9-2 in the championship game. West Central High School senior-to-be Addie Seitz and Macomb High...
Popular NKY bar and grill closes after more than 20 years of business
NEWPORT, Ky. (WKRC) - A popular bar and grill in Newport has officially closed its doors for the last time. After over 20 years of business, Mokka and the Sunset Bar and Grille closed for good on Sunday. "We want to thank all of our friends, family and all the...
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