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Gas prices tumble in western Kentucky
Gas prices in west central Kentucky this week fell eight cents during the past week. The average price across the region is $3.19 per gallon according to AAA. Prices ranged in the region from a low of $2.96 in Owensboro, to a high of $3.60 in Louisville. The average price...
Beshear had 'good conversation' with Harris, campaign manager confirms
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear ended speculations Monday about his interest in becoming the Democratic presidential nominee after endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. But he remains a viable option as Harris' running mate. Eric Hyers, Beshear’s campaign manager, confirmed Monday that the governor and the vice president spoke on Sunday, but...
Man involved in shooting of THP trooper taken into custody, efforts to apprehend the remaining suspects continue
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, the search for the man who was reportedly involved in the in the shooting of Trooper Cothron, Braze Rucker, was arrested in Kentucky. Kentucky State Police troopers, utilizing handcuffs from Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Cothron, successfully took Rucker into custody. The...
Miikka Muurinen offered by Kentucky
Mark Pope has sent out a new scholarship offer in the class of 2026, and it’s going to one of the best performers in the the summer AAU circuit. According to Travis Branham, Miikka Muurinen has picked up an offer from the Kentucky Wildcats. Branham added that Muurinen is set to be one of the biggest risers when the next class of 2026 rankings update comes out.
UPDATE: Chemical spill reported at Diamond Ave. in Evansville
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Crews were at the scene of a chemical spill in Evansville on Monday. Battalion Chief Nick Raber says a pH test showed it was a “strong acid” but could not identify the substance on the scene. Raber goes on to say crews neutralized the substance with a powder called “soda ash,” […]
Louisville named finalist city for prestigious Sundance Film Festival
Louisville is being considered as the next home for one of the nation’s the most prestigious independent film festivals, the world-renowned Sundance Film Festival. On Friday, Louisville was named one of six finalists to host the festival, beginning in 2027. Hosting the festival would bring the world to Louisville for 10 days each year for an event that serves as the premiere of innovative films and attracts more than 80,000 visitors annually.
Twin Lakes National Fiddler Championship entertains huge crowd, Danny Roberts awarded Key to the City
There were hundreds, if not thousands of winners on Saturday as the Twin Lakes National Fiddler Championship drew huge crowds to downtown Leitchfield on a picture-perfect day to enjoy hours of outstanding music and dancing. One of the highlights of the event came after dark when Leitchfield Mayor Harold Miller...
5-Star PF Caleb Wilson Planning Kentucky Official Visit as UK Ramps Up Efforts
Class of 2025 five-star forward Caleb Wilson told KSR+ he plans to take an official visit to Kentucky as UK ramps up interest. The post 5-Star PF Caleb Wilson Planning Kentucky Official Visit as UK Ramps Up Efforts appeared first on On3.
Former Kentucky basketball guard making case for 'draft's best prospect'
NBA Summer League action is wrapping up on Monday night and that means the next time we'll see former Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard, it'll be during preseason play. Despite having to wait a few months until he steps on the floor again, his play over the last week makes the wait worth it.
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