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UK HealthCare remains No. 1 in Ky., improves specialty rankings
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital at UK HealthCare is the No. 1 hospital in Kentucky for the ninth year in a row and was recognized in the Bluegrass Region by the 2024-25 Best Hospitals rankings and ratings from U.S. News & World Report.
Honor Flight Bluegrass accepting veterans' applications for September trip
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Honor Flight Bluegrass is recruiting World War II and Korean War veterans from Kentucky and Indiana for a flight in September. The local nonprofit takes U.S. veterans to Washington to visit war memorials at no cost to them. The veterans are 90 years and older. According...
Walker to be nominated for KBC president
Brad Walker, pastor of Briensburg Baptist Church in Benton will be nominated for president of the Kentucky Baptist Convention at the Nov. 12 Annual Meeting in Paducah. Charles Frazier, former pastor of Zion’s Cause Baptist Church in Benton and now associational mission strategist for the Northern Kentucky Baptist Association, will nominate Walker.
Madisonville to host first-ever Hot Air Balloon Glow Show
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A hot air balloon event is coming to the city of Madisonville in August. The Madisonville Illuminated Hot Air Balloon Glow show will take place August 30 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Mahr Park Arboretum. Officials say this is an unforgettable experience that will...
DEI policy discussions return to Frankfort, setting stage for next General Assembly
Diversity, equity and inclusion policy discussions have returned to Frankfort — setting the stage for the potential return of controversial DEI legislation in the next General Assembly. At an Interim Education Committee meeting Tuesday, Chair Stephen West, R-Paris, said lawmakers wanted to learn more about current DEI policies at...
UPDATE: Tennessee man injured in Purchase Parkway crash
GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. — At 6:52 a.m. on July 17, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 1 reported that the southbound lanes of the Purchase Parkway were blocked by a crash near the 9 mile marker in Graves County. At 8:10 a.m., the site was declared clear and the southbound...
Popular breakfast spot closing original restaurant to focus on opening new location
WEST CHESTER, Ohio — A popular breakfast spot is closing its original location to shift focus to its new restaurant opening in Newport. French Toast Heaven announced on Monday that it will be closing its original store in West Chester, which opened in March of 2023. In May, they...
Areas of BG strewn with hate messages
BOWLING GREEN — Residents in several neighborhoods across Bowling Green woke up Tuesday morning to find messages containing hate speech on their front steps. Personnel from the Bowling Green Police Department swept through the neighborhoods that received the messages and cleaned them up. “We are aware and we have...
Proposed $400M Ford plant in Shelby County brings mixed reviews
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A $400 million Ford plant could be coming to Shelby County in Kentucky, but those who live there have mixed feelings of what it could bring. Steve Clayton opened Last Stop Brewing in downtown Shelbyville back in March and is in support of a proposed component plant that could go somewhere in Shelby County.
Woman Wanted In Florida Fatal Crash Located In Oak Grove
A woman wanted in connection to a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a bicyclist in Pensacola, Florida, has been arrested in Oak Grove Tuesday. Oak Grove Police say 41-year-old Jessica Hendrickson was located at exit 86 on Interstate 24 after cameras alerted on her tag and she was taken into custody in connection to a hit-and-run crash with a bicyclist.
Highlights of Kentucky Basketball scrimmaging against La Familia
As the new Kentucky Wildcats practice at the Joe Craft Center, La Familia will soon be suiting up in Rupp Arena, marking the return of former players like Willie Cauley-Stein, Kellan Grady, and the Harrison twins. In the meantime, the current Kentucky Basketball team practiced with La Familia on Tuesday,...
Owensboro Health names Cancer Center Director
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) — Owensboro Health announce the appointment of Bill Jordan as the new Director of the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center. Jordan began his role on Monday, July 15, and reports directly to Chris Sale, Owensboro Health Vice President of Operations. In his new role, Jordan will oversee...
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