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Low market costs bring lower profits for area farmers despite strong crop yields
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. — Despite strong crop yields this year, Edwards Farms in Paducah expects to take in $150,000 less than it did in 2023. Third generation farmer Daniel Edwards spoke Friday about the impact that major economic trends are having on small-scale farmers like himself. “Just because you...
Bellevue’s Beach Park Farmers Market Returns
Where: Bellevue Beach Park – 100 Ward Ave, Bellevue KY. Why: The fun returns this weekend, July 21st, at 10 am! The Bellevue Beach Park Farmers Market. occurs every third Sunday from July to October. More than just a market, it offers an immersive. experience with agricultural and artisan...
Paducah 17-year-old Audreya White opens second business
PADUCAH — Audreya White is an upcoming senior at Paducah Tilghman High School. Like many of her classmates, she is preparing for college applications and her last year of high school. What sets White apart from other 17-year-olds — she has two businesses. A7 Smoothies is a shop...
'It was just the best thing that I could do': Former La Center City maintenance worker speaks on employee walkout
BALLARD COUNTY, Ky. — After four months, the maintenance crew formerly employed by The City of La Center walked off the job again Thursday. The walkout marks the second time workers with the city have left under questionable accusations. The maintenance crew first walked off the job in March...
Henderson set to sell naming rights to sports facility for $500,000
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The city of Henderson is scheduled to vote on whether to give Deaconess the naming rights to a new sports complex in exchange for $500,000. After entering into contract negotiations with Deaconess Henderson Hospital, the city of Henderson has drafted a proposal that will be voted on Tuesday. Deaconess is seeking […]
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 […]
Kentucky makes the cut for Eric Reibe
Compared to the last two summers, which had international trips, there hasn’t been a lot of news about the Kentucky Basketball program this summer. The team is practicing, and the staff are getting familiar with their roster, but it will be a few months before we see any substantial.
Planning Continues With Ham Festival Just 3 Months Away
With Cadiz On Main Director Brianna Hyde back in the fold, the Trigg County Country Ham Festival Committee reconvened Thursday evening — homing in on planning just three months before the big weekend. Hyde said this year’s party “doesn’t have a ton of sponsors yet,” but several previous supporters...
Search Intensifies for Three Missing Teens from Shelbyville Foster Home Amid Concerns Over Safety
Authorities in Bedford County are actively searching for three teenagers who have gone missing from the same foster home, as outlined by recent reports that have shone a spotlight on a disturbing pattern of runaways. According to WKRN News 2, the latest to vanish is 16-year-old Allizon Ventura Gomez, who was discovered missing on July 11. Sergeant Chris Brown expressed deep concern, noting that the teen took everything belonging to her, indicating no intention to return.
31-year-old man found shot dead inside vehicle in downtown Louisville, police say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A 31-year-old man was found shot inside a vehicle in downtown Louisville on Sunday morning, according to Louisville Metro Police. LMPD spokesperson Aaron Ellis said police responded to a report of a shooting in the 800 block of West Main Street around 1:30 a.m. Police found Devontae Beach inside a vehicle with gunshot wounds.
Yanez: Racing ‘showcased very well’ vs. Monterrey
Racing Louisville coach Bev Yanez reviews her team’s 3-1 win over CF Monterrey to open the inaugural NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup. Upon launching, Racing Louisville made its city home to a major-league sports franchise for the first time in 41 years. The club plays in the NWSL — the world’s top women’s soccer circuit that’s home to most members of the highly successful U.S. national team — and plays at recently opened Lynn Family Stadium.
Baptist Health Louisville among Ky’s best in U.S. News rankings
LOUISVILLE — For the eighth consecutive year, Baptist Health has a hospital ranked among the top five in Kentucky, with Baptist Health Louisville tying for the #3 spot in the 2024-25U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals listings. Hospitals awarded a “Best” designation excelled at factors such as clinical...
2024 Kentucky Football Foes: Southern Miss
It’s previewing time. It’s talkin’ season. School is out, another year of college at UK is in the books, and all summer long, there’ll be causal talkin’ by the grill and the pool about the new football season and new Kentucky Wildcats schedule. We’re going...
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