Kentucky State Fair under way in Louisville

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (LEX 18) — The Kentucky State Fair is officially underway in Louisville. The fair lasts until Aug. 24 and features plenty of activities, events, food, and fun for the entire family. “This is our first time at the Kentucky State...

Kentucky woman, her unborn baby, dead after shooting put her on life support

(LEX 18) — A Paducah woman and her unborn baby are dead after she was taken off life support in a Nashville hospital on Wednesday following a shooting that occurred on Aug. 9. According to the Paducah Police Department, 20-year-old Jamiyah Walker...

Kentucky State Fair Bans Artist Responsible For Miniature Replica Of 'The Casting Couch'

The Kentucky State Fair has barred the return of Preston Poling, whose “Casting Couch" miniature exhibit was stripped of its ribbon in 2024. PublishedAugust 14, 2025 5:22 PM EDT•UpdatedAugust 14, 2025 5:22 PM EDT Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link...

Scheme to sell Kentucky drivers licenses to illegal immigrants under investigation

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WCHS) — The Kentucky Division of Motor Vehicles is under investigation. A whistleblower tells the Louisville Fox affiliate that workers at the Kentucky Department of Motor Vehicles were selling drivers licenses to illegal...

Free health screenings offered at Kentucky State Fair

Visitors at the Kentucky State Fair are able to get free health screenings again this year.WellCare of Kentucky is continuing its tradition of offering health services to those who attend the fair.Located in South Wing B of the Kentucky Expo...

Go Inside Kentucky Football Fall Camp with CB JQ Hardaway

There is little more than a week left of Kentucky Football Fall Camp. Until game week arrives, we’re hanging onto every bit of action we can get. Preseason practices are closed to the public, but we do get to see a different side of the Wildcats...

Mark Pope Reflects on Kentucky Wildcats’ Best Wins and Tough Losses in 2024-25 Season

Mark Pope's debut season as head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats was notable for its stunning victories and a few disappointing losses. Kentucky started strong, defeating Duke by 5 points in a pivotal game, which shifted perceptions of the team...

Kentucky Airmen sharpen war-fighting skills at Combat Readiness center field exercise

More than 50 Airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Security Forces Squadron and 123rd Contingency Response Group joined with members of the Colorado Air Guard and the Ecuadorian Air Force to sharpen their war-fighting skills during a...

Video shows father rescuing 3 children from house fire in northern Kentucky

A daring rescue was caught on camera as a father ran into a burning home in Dayton, Kentucky, to save his children.Crews responded to the two-alarm fire at a home in the 500 block of Fifth Avenue in Dayton on Tuesday.When the fire broke out, there...

Another Kentucky native will play college basketball at WKU

The Western Kentucky men’s basketball program is keeping as much homegrown talent within the state’s borders as possible. On Thursday afternoon, three-star class of 2026 forward Gabe Weis announced his commitment to head coach Hank Plona and the...

As students return to the classroom, new Kentucky school laws are now in effect

(LEX 18) — Lawmakers have passed several laws that will make changes in Kentucky schools this year. One that students are likely to notice right away is how they're now required to begin their day. Following the passing of Senate Bill 19, schools...

Mark Pope Aims for Los Angeles Schedule with Tough Kentucky Team

Mark Pope, head coach of Kentucky men's basketball, is committed to scheduling the toughest competition possible each season. Last year, the Wildcats had the third-hardest schedule in the nation, culminating in 24 wins and a record for Quad 1...

Youth offenders face adult trials under Kentucky legislation

"Our message for you today first to our youthful offenders; this may sound simple, but you need to put the guns down." LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In response to more violent crimes in the state, the "Safer Kentucky Act" was passed with stricter penalties...

Ohio Soccer opens 2025 season with 2-0 win over Western Kentucky

By: Grant Kiefer Posted on: Thursday, August 14, 2025 < < Back to ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The 2025-2026 Ohio Athletics season officially began with Ohio Soccer’s season opener at Chessa Field on Thursday afternoon, taking on Conference USA foe...

Louisville's health department sets up quiet space for parents, babies at Kentucky State Fair

Circa Sports to open permanent Kentucky retail sportsbook on August 23

Following a soft launch last month, Circa Sports will officially open Kentucky’s largest retail sportsbook on Aug. 23 at The Mint Gaming Hall Kentucky Downs in Franklin. The facility features an 80-foot-wide LED screen, a 31-foot-wide odds board,...

Walsh teams with Goodwill to train workers on Kentucky hospital job

The construction industry faces a stark shortage of workers, but programs and people across the country are working at the local level to solve the problem. This series highlights those efforts helping to recruit the next generation of...

California Woman Skateboarding Across America Encounters Baffled Amish Farmer In Kentucky

iStockphoto / @brookedoeseverything - Instagram / Under Armour Audio By Carbonatix Brooke Johnson is the first woman to skate across America on a skateboard. The 24-year-old California-native recently encountered her first and only Amish farmer of...

‘Team Kentucky Stop Scams’: New website aims to spot, report scams in the state

A new website is aiming to help Kentuckians identify and report scams.The "Team Kentucky Stop Scams" website will give Kentucky residents tools to recover money if they are a victim of a scam.The site also provides tips on how to spot fraudulent...

Kentucky man arrested days after splitting $167M Powerball jackpot

Well, at least he can afford the legal fees. Body camera video released by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office in west-central Florida this week shows the moment a Kentucky man -- who had split $167 million Powerball winnings with his mother days...