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Leitchfield felon wanted for vicious assault at local factory
A Leitchfield man with a long history of drug and other arrests is wanted by police for a vicious assault at a local factory. Chad Matthew Dennis, 48, a felon, is wanted in connection to a “felony assault” that occurred at Plastikon in Leitchfield on May 6, according to Leitchfield police.
20-year-old woman reported missing may be in Louisville, police say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville police are searching for a 20-year-old woman who has been missing for 13 days. Angelina Stephens last contacted her family on June 22, according to LMPD. She is believed to be in Louisville. Stephens isn't from Louisville and her family has reason to believe she...
Bob’s Drive-In celebrates 75 years of business on July 3
PADUCAH — Bob’s Drive-In on the southside of Paducah celebrated 75 years in business on Wednesday with a couple of hours of free ice cream and fun for the family. Originally, the restaurant was one of the first Dairy Queens in the surrounding five states, but it eventually simply became “Bob’s.”
Prominent Letcher County businessman dies
LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - The founder of double kwik and Childers Oil Company has died. Don Childers died June 29th at his home in Whitesburg. He was 92. The Pikeville native started Childers Oil Company in 1966. During the next 50 years, the family business expanded to include 40-plus...
Fort Thomas Firecracker 5K sees increased participation, Rieskamp wins
Josh Rieskamp doesn’t think anyone likes running in heat and humidity. The Oakley resident did just fine Thursday – he crossed the Ohio River and won the Fort Thomas Firecracker 5K. He covered the 3.1 miles in 16 minutes, 29 seconds. “It could be hotter,” Rieskamp said. “You...
Fentanyl and meth seized in Owensboro search warrant
DAVIESS COUNTY, Ky. (WEVV) — A search warrant in Owensboro led to drug dealing charges for one man. Investigator with the Daviess County Sheriff's Office say they served a search warrant at the Owensboro home of Darien McCubbins, on Ruidoso Loop in Colony Mobile Estates. Once inside the home,...
Hoppers Steal a 6-4 Win From Paducah
The Hoptown Hoppers turned the tables on the Paducah Chiefs on Wednesday, scoring four times in the final two innings for a 6-4 win at Tiger Stadium. It was a game that featured a bit of everything – a pitcher hitting a home run, 20 strikeouts, an unsolicited neighborhood fireworks show, and a steal of home that produced the game-winning run.
Southern Baptist Convention debates religious liberty again | Terry Mattingly
In the midst of heated debates about female pastors and the morality of in vitro fertilization, the national Southern Baptist Convention recently passed a religious liberty resolution that – in terms of Baptist history – was rather ordinary. But these are not ordinary times in American life. ...
New bowling alley, entertainment center Tilted 10 opens inside Louisville mall
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A new bowling alley and entertainment center just made its debut in Louisville. Tilted 10 is now open inside Jefferson Mall. The center features 10 lanes for bowling, two black light mini golf courses with 18 holes, bumper cars, mini bowling, billiards, over 100 games and a pinball alley.
Madisonville man killed in crash with semi
OHIO COUNTY, Ky. (WEVV) — A Madisonville, Kentucky man died in a crash that happened in Ohio County on Thursday. The Ohio County Sheriff's Office says the wreck happened just after midnight in an area of Highway 231 South near Cromwell. When deputies arrived at the scene, they say...
Bowling Green Regional Airport to host annual Aviation Summer Camps next week
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - The annual Aviation Summer Camps are back at the Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport. The camps partner with the Aviation Museum of Kentucky based in Lexington. The Aviation Museum of Kentucky allows each chosen airport to name their camp after individuals who have contributed to the Aviation Summer Camp in some way.
Western Ky. broadcasting company adds Madisonville radio stations
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (KT) — A western Kentucky-based media broadcasting company has added radio stations in Madisonville to its array of operations. The Edge Media Group has announced the acquisition of Sound Broadcasters of Madisonville. Sound Broadcasters is owned and operated by Bob Kelley and his family. The company includes WFMW 730 AM and 107.7 FM, 93.9 WKTG-FM, Mad Mix 105.9 and The Drive Classic Hits 94.9.
Murray's Jeremiah Jones commits to Nebraska
MURRAY, Ky. -- A Murray native will continue his football career in the Big 10. Tiger ATH Jeremiah Jones has committed to Nebraska, the 6-5 senior announced on X/Twitter. Jones threw for 6 touchdowns, ran for 3 more and had 2 receiving touchdowns in 2023. On defense he recorded 40...
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