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MT. STERLING, Ky. (WTVQ) – You’ve heard of high school student-athletes signing to play for college teams, but have you heard of a high school student signing with a company to start his career?. That’s exactly what Montgomery County High School senior Jacob Bradley did Wednesday, officially signing...

Clarence Allen “Big Al” Clifton age 73 of Flat Gap Kentucky, formerly of Van Lear, Kentucky, passed away May 14, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Allen was born on December 31, 1948 in Johnson County Kentucky, to the late George and Clestina Ward Clifton.

A Kentucky man who tried to legally accept culpability for killing the daughter of a former state legislator was not allowed to do so during a hearing on Monday—at least not in the exact way he wanted. That effort led to a dispute between the state and the defense. Ultimately, the judge had to step in for clarity’s sake.

RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky's football team will compete in the ASUN-WAC Challenge for a second consecutive season. The ASUN Conference and the Western Athletic Conference announced a renewal of the football alliance today. The partnership will feature all 10 FCS playoff eligible teams in the two conferences. The...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – — Eastern Kentucky lost 10-3 at No. 7 Louisville on Tuesday. First place EKU begins a key regular season-ending series at second place Central Arkansas on Thursday. Game one of the three-game set is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET. Louisville jumped out to...

RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ) – Eastern Kentucky University is responding to growing concerns from people who attended its Graduation ceremonies on Friday. Many people expressing concerns over the way it was conducted, some saying multiple students were escorted out of Roy Kidd Stadium because of how hot it was outside, suffering heat related medical issues.

No. 7 Louisville began its final week of the regular season with a dominating performance against Eastern Kentucky on Tuesday evening. The Cardinals pounded out 13 hits, including home runs by Ben Metzinger and Dalton Rushing, in a 10-3 win. UofL improved to 36-15-1 overall, while EKU dropped to 33-18.

JACKSON, Ky. (WYMT) - The primary election didn’t stop Jackson City Schools from celebrating one of their own. Lady Tiger softball star Riley Turner signed her letter of intent to play for Alice Lloyd. ”It’s close to home and it reminds me of home really and they have a...

Berea College has announced plans to build a second hydropower plant along the Kentucky River. In 2021 the private southern Madison County school became the first higher education institution in the nation to complete the construction of a hydroelectric generating facility.

FRENCHBURG, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Menifee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a man who went missing in late March of this year. Deputies say James “Jimmy” Smallwood was last seen March 22, 2022 in Frenchburg. He’s described as 5’8″ and...

—The U of L baseball team wrapped up the non-conference portion of its regular season with a 10-3 triumph over Eastern Kentucky Tuesday night. The Cards kick off a monster series with Virginia on Thursday. —Jaire Alexander’s new deal with the Green Bay Packers will make him the highest-paid cornerback...

BEREA, Ky. (KT) – Berea College is building on the success of the Matilda Hamilton Fee hydroelectric station at Lock 12 on the Kentucky River, by partnering with Appalachian Hydro Associates to build a second plant 35 miles upstream at Lock and Dam 14 near Heidelberg in Lee County.

RICHMOND, KY (AP) — A judge has entered a not guilty plea for a man accused of fatally shooting the daughter of a former Kentucky lawmaker during a home invasion. News outlets report that 23-year-old Shannon Gilday appeared in Madison Circuit Court on Monday for a continued arraignment on charges that include murder and attempted […]

— Berea College is building on the success of the Matilda Hamilton Fee Hydroelectric Station at Lock 12 on the Kentucky River by partnering with Appalachian Hydro Associates to build a second hydropower plant 35 miles upstream at Lock and Dam 14 near Heidelberg in Lee County. In 2021, Berea...

– A critical infrastructure project for Eastern Kentucky and a priority for Gov. Andy Beshear’s administration is advancing to construction six months ahead of schedule. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet awarded a contract to widen 11 miles of the Mountain Parkway in Wolfe County to Bizzack Construction Co. This project is...

RICHMOND, Ky. – The 2022 Eastern Kentucky University volleyball ASUN Conference schedule was recently released by the league office. The Colonels' first ASUN match of the season will be at home against Lipscomb on Friday, Sept. 23. One day later EKU will host ASUN newcomer Austin Peay. Eastern Kentucky...