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Animals abandoned in 90 degree weather outside closed humane society
PADUCAH — Midday on July 4, the McCracken County Humane Society posted to Facebook that a dog was left tied to their gates — just two hours after posting a carrier of cats that had been dumped outside. According to their post, the cats had been left in the heat for over 16 hours.
LMAS: Shelter remains at max capacity, 99 animals turned in within 48 hours
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Nearly 100 animals were turned in to Louisville Metro Animal Services in the last two days – a spike that has shelter staff concerned ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. According to LMAS, 99 animals were turned in within the 48-hour period. On Tuesday,...
East Louisville community hopes to form new city in Jefferson County under new state law
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A new law just took effect allowing Jefferson County residents to form their own cities. The proposed city of Eastwood would include at least 32 neighborhoods with HOA's starting near Valhalla and go up to the county line near Long Run Park and down to sections of Taylorsville Road.
Wilmore celebrates 35th Fourth of July Parade and Festival
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Luckily, the rain held off Thursday morning for the City of Wilmore’s 35th Fourth of July Parade and Festival. The streets were full of excitement in celebration of the day. “We have a lot of division in our world, but one day of the year,...
Deone Walker Named Preseason Walter Camp All-American
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky junior defensive tackle Deone Walker continues to pile up the preseason accolades as he was named a Preseason Second Team All-American by Walter Camp, it was announced Monday. Walter Camp is the nation’s oldest college football All-America team. Walter Camp, “The Father of American football,”...
Swimming & Diving Places 22 Individuals on CSCAA Scholar All-America Team
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky swimming & diving put a total of 22 student-athletes on the 2023-24 College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America Scholar All-American Team, the organization announced on Wednesday. A cohort of 15 women and seven men garnered the recognition for UK, including five selections to the first team. To qualify for the honor, student-athletes must have earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher and have met a “B” time standard for the national championship or qualified for a diving zone qualification meet. Individuals who met the GPA threshold and competed at the NCAA national championship earned...
7-3-24 :Riley Gaines; police; CLT Airport
Tune in here to this Wednesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen!. Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about Riley Gaines, a former University of Kentucky swimmer, who discussed her new book “Swimming Against the Current: Fighting for Common Sense in a World That’s Lost Its Mind” on Brett Jensen’s radio show. Gaines addressed her experience losing medals to transgender swimmer Leah Thomas and broader issues in women’s sports.
Dyersburg 4-star Kalen Edwards commits to Kentucky football over Auburn, Ole Miss, Louisville
Dyersburg defensive lineman Kalen Edwards has committed to Kentucky football, he announced Wednesday on the ‘X’ platform, formerly Twitter. The 6-foot-4, 330-pound senior and former Auburn commitment chose the Wildcats over Auburn, Ole Miss and Louisville. He decommitted from Auburn in March. He also had offers from Tennessee, Florida, Arkansas, Georgia and Oregon. Edwards...
Savannah Chrisley Gives Update on Mom Julie's Prison Release
Savannah Chrisley is cautiously optimistic about when her mom, Julie Chrisley, will be released from prison. In the latest episode of her Unlocked podcast, the 26-year-old reality TV star said she hopes there will be more news to share within the next 90 days. And, if all goes well, Savannah says she hopes her mom will be released from prison by Thanksgiving Day.
New Riff, Party Source founder to enter Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame
A Northern Kentucky distiller will soon enter the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame. Ken Lewis, founder and former CEO of New Riff Distilling in Newport, will be inducted into the hall of fame during a ceremony Sept. 10, when he will also receive the Parker Beam Lifetime Achievement Award. The...
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