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Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky Face Potential Tornadoes till 4AM
Bloomington, IN – The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky, effective until 4:00 AM EDT Tuesday. The affected areas include major cities such as Indianapolis, Bloomington, and Louisville, as well as smaller towns like Danville and Terre Haute. According...
Beshear campaigns in Iowa and Georgia
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Kentucky Governor, Andy Beshear makes two campaign stops over the weekend for likely Democratic Presidential Candidate, Kamala Harris. Beshear visited Des Moines, Iowa and Forsyth County, Georgia over the weekend, and took jabs at Former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Ohio Senator JD Vance while also calling for unity. While […]
WAVE Originals documentary nabs Emmy Award
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Hollywood movie, Cocaine Bear, gripped movie headlines for its wildly outlandish plot about the animal’s drug-infused killing spree. But critiques demonstrated the bear’s true story was just, if not more, captivating by presenting the documentary, Blow: The True Story of Cocaine, a Bear and a Crooked Kentucky Cop an Emmy Award.
54th annual Dainty Contest kicks off Monday night in Louisville's Schnitzelburg neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A German game that dates back centuries is returning to the streets of Louisville's Schnitzelburg neighborhood Monday evening. The 54th annual World Championship Dainty Contest is held on the last Monday in July each year on George Hauck Way, near Goss Avenue. Contestants -- who must...
V Corps Surgeon Leads Medical Corps into the Future
FORT KNOX, Ky. — As the Army Medical Corps celebrates its birthday on July 27, Col. Francis Boudreau, corps surgeon assigned to V Corps, reflects on his journey, the unique challenges faced by V Corps, and the significant advancements in military medicine that continue to shape the Corps’ mission. The Medical Corps, which has been integral to the Army since its establishment in 1775, continues to evolve and meet the demands of modern warfare.
Kentucky's Kiefer and New York's Scruggs take gold and silver in women's individual foil
The pair made history, with Kiefer becoming the first American woman to earn two gold medals in individual foil. Scruggs became the first Black fencer to medal for the U.S. in an individual women's event.
Kentucky Hall of Fame journalist is retiring from UK, where he set a standard for rural reporting
After almost 20 years advocating for rural and community journalism in the College of Communication and Information, Al Cross is leaving the University of Kentucky as the Director Emeritus of the Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues. Cross, who also served as an extension professor for the School of Journalism and Media, officially retires July 31.
University of Kentucky student wins back-to-back gold in foil fencing at Paris Olympics
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- University of Kentucky medical student Lee Kiefer won back-to-back gold medals in foil fencing. And her teammate, Lauren Scruggs, took the silver to make history as the first Black U.S. fencer to win an Olympic medal in an individual women's event. Kiefer, a Lexington native, won...
ARH Mountain Student Achiever - Allyson Grace Rife
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Allyson Grace Rife was as a senior At Pike County Central High School where she graduated with a 4.0 GPA. She was a member of the National Honor Society and maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout her time in high school. Congratulations Allyson, tonight’s ARH Mountain Student...
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