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Travis Perry impressing in summer workouts; discusses the pride of wearing a Kentucky jersey
With summer practices beginning, it is a time to show the talent of many players and to earn either a starting role or be a key bench player, and with a brand new team, any player can show their talent. That is what Travis Perry has done. Perry, who is...
Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport breaks record
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport just had its busiest month to date. In a press release, it was announced that over 157,000 passengers flew to and from the airport in June, a 13% increase from the previous record set in 2019. Airport leaders credit the record-setting...
US Army soldier accused of selling sensitive military information changes plea to guilty
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Federal court documents show that an Army soldier accused of selling sensitive information related to U.S. military capabilities has decided to plead guilty. Sgt. Korbein Schultz filed a motion late last week requesting a hearing to change his plea. U.S. District Judge Aleta Trauger granted the hearing, setting it for Aug. 13. No other details about the plea agreement have been released. Schultz was also an intelligence analyst. His attorney did not immediately respond to an email request seeking comment. Schultz has been accused in a six-count indictment of charges including conspiring to obtain and disclose military defense information and bribery of a public official. The 24-year-old was arrested at Fort Campbell in March.
Florence disco bathroom becomes finalist in national competition
NORTHERN KENTUCKY (WXIX) - You may remember the story of a Tri-State couple saying “I do” in a gas station bathroom. Well, that same company’s bathroom is now getting some national recognition. HOP Shops, in Florence, is one of the finalists in Cintas Corporation’s “America’s Best Restroom”...
WAVE Anchor Dawne Gee named as Kentucky Humanitarian of the Year by Muhammad Ali Center
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The 11th annual Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards will take place Saturday, November 9, honoring several individuals who dedicate their lives to humanitarianism. The fundraiser incorporates two categories: Seasoned Awards and Six Core Principles Awards. Seasoned awards honor individuals are given to those who have dedicated a...
Laurel Co. woman facing drug, intoxication charges
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - An East Bernstadt woman was arrested after police found a pipe and a straw with meth residue on it in her possession. On July 29, Kristen Bowman, 25, was taken into custody while she was in the process of entering a security checkpoint at the Laurel County Judicial Center.
Taste of the Town to highlight black owned food vendors for Emancipation Day
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – The fourth annual Taste of the Town is returning to Hopkinsville on Saturday, Aug. 10. From noon until 4 p.m. Food and dessert vendors will line East Fifth Street in downtown Hopkinsville in honor of the Eighth of August Emancipation Day, the day enslaved people in Kentucky got the news that the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed and they were free. Since 2021, local food truck Vansauwa’s Tacos and Vegan Eats has partnered with the Hopkinsville Brewing Co., to bring Taste of the Town, an event highlighting black-owned food and dessert vendors in the area.
Haycraft issues passionate plea as Leitchfield City Council decides fate of medical cannabis dispensary in city limits
The Leitchfield City Council met Monday afternoon in a special-called session. On the meeting’s agenda was a discussion on whether to allow a medical cannabis dispensary in the city limits of Leitchfield. The council has four options to choose from:. Opt-in by ordinance. Opt-out by ordinance. Let voters decide...
'Getting better every day': Kentucky freshman Collin Chandler counting little wins during re-acclimation process
Collin Chandler arrived on a college campus a vastly different way than he ever imagined. A different school than he originally planned on attending. Different state. Different teammates. Chandler was a member of the 2022 class and was one of the top players in the country. He was ranked as...
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