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Local dining offered at special prices during Lexington Restaurant Week
Connie Jo Miller founded the event in 2013 as a way to support and sustain Lexington’s restaurants – and introduce them to a wider, local audience. “So many good locally owned restaurants are a huge tourism draw,” said Miller. “People don’t want to come to Lexington and eat at an Applebee’s, you know?”
Portland Dairy Queen may close soon as land goes up for sale
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Dairy Queen in Portland may not be there much longer. A "for sale" sign went up earlier this month on the edge of the property. The property agent told WDRB the owner of the Dairy Queen doesn't plan on renewing its' lease and it's up at the end of this month.
PVA David O’Neill under-assessed Coach Cal estate by $900,000
News broke over the holiday weekend that the home of former University of Kentucky head boys basketball coach John Calipari had sold for $3.4 million. This amount, Herald Leader writer Janet Patton was quick to note in the lede to her story, was “about a half million under the list price.”
Throwback Thursday: Rocky Hill Inn’s old world hospitality
Twenty miles northeast of Bowling Green, a historic home with over 150 years of stories sits nestled in the Rocky Hill community in Edmonson County. Originally built in 1857, the Rocky Hill Inn is full of history and has been an overnight stay for many guests in Kentucky’s rough cave country. Thanks to information from the inn’s owner and hostess Janelle Marshall, this week’s Throwback Thursday is the story of Rocky Hill Inn.
Graves Gilbert Clinic expands its primary care provider footprint
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Graves Gilbert Clinic is announcing a significant milestone in its mission to provide quality healthcare to the community. With the recent integration of The Allen Clinic and Bowling Green Medical Clinic, Graves Gilbert Clinic says it is expanding its Primary Care Provider footprint by 20%, resulting in increased patient access effective Aug. 1.
Caverna FRYSC Readifest set for Aug. 1
CAVE CITY, Ky. – Readifest plans to assist families in preparation for the upcoming school year. The Caverna Family Resource and Youth Service Center will host the event at the Cave Area Conference Center. This event is only opened to Caverna students. Guests will receive free school supplies, backpacks...
Earlington to honor legacy of first Black school with new Museum
EARLINGTON, Ky. (WEVV) — In the heart of Earlington, a remarkable effort is underway to preserve the rich history of the J.W. Million School, the first Black school in the community. The J.W. Million School played a pivotal role in the education and empowerment of Black students in Earlington,...
Meade County Fair kicks off this weekend in Brandenburg
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Meade County Fair kicks off this weekend. The weeklong event starts this Saturday, July 20, and runs through next Saturday, July 27, at the Meade County Fairgrounds in Brandenburg. The fair includes a 5K, a tractor pull, an antique tractor and engine show, animal shows,...
Current Kentucky team runs past La Familia squad
The Kentucky Wildcats are in the middle of summer workouts, and everyone in the BBN is craving some content out of the practices and scrimmages over at the Joe Craft Center. Well now we get the best of both worlds, as the current Cats roster took to the new Rupp Arena floor and faced off against the UK TBT team, La Familia earlier this week. If early reports indicate anything, Mark Pope and his staff might have a better team than many thought this season.
Masked intruders target Vine Grove home in apparent attempted burglary
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Police in Vine Grove are telling homeowners in the area to be on alert after a home on Valley View Drive was targeted by a pair of masked intruders in an apparent attempted burglary. Vine Grove Police said they were contacted at 1:30 a.m. Thursday by...
Three Charged In Cadiz Drug Investigation
A month long drug investigation led to a man and two women being charged with trafficking and possession of drugs in Cadiz Thursday afternoon. Trigg County Sheriff Aaron Acree says the investigation led to a search warrant of a home on West End Street and 2 ounces of marijuana, guns, several different types of prescription medication, and 2 1/2 ounces of meth were found.
Housing authority discusses sinkhole, lease with Barren County Schools
Under the dome of the mid-morning’s pale blue sky, the board members of the Glasgow Housing Authority filed into the modestly sized conference room to discuss, among other items on their agenda, a geotechnical investigation proposal and a lease agreement with the county school district. After the approval of...
BeachFest being held at Barren River Lake next week
LUCAS, Ky. – Friends of Barren River Lake & Park will host BeachFest, a family-friendly event on July 27. The event will be at the Barren River Lake State Resort Park from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Food trucks will be on site, including Sweet T’s Lemonade, Hawaiian Shaved...
Whiskey barrel tech and innovation company moves headquarters to Pulaski Co.
SOMERSET, Ky. (WYMT) - Devil’s Cask, a leading whiskey barrel technology and innovation company, is moving its headquarters from West Virginia to Kentucky. The new headquarters in Somerset is a move that Devil’s Cask CEO Jeremy Grunewald said in a news release, represents an exciting new chapter for the company.
Traffic Stop In Knox County Nets Five Arrests
On Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at approximately 6:30 pm Knox County Deputies responded to a complaint of a gray 2018 Dodge van that had been taken from a resident without the owner’s permission. The van was located traveling on US 25E in Barbourville. After conducting a traffic stop five...
Appalachian Service Project dedicates new homes for Mayfield tornado survivors
MAYFIELD, Ky. — The Appalachian Service Project held an event Thursday to commemorate its recovery efforts in the Mayfield community from the December 2021 tornado, dedicating 12 homes to victims displaced by the disaster. The Christian ministry collaborated with the Graves County Long-Term Recovery Group to complete the houses in five months.
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