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Man sentenced for shooting Kentucky hotel clerk in the face
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (WKYT) - A Frankfort man has been sentenced for a 2022 Jessamine County shooting. A jury found Alfredo Delgado guilty in June of one count of first-degree assault. Delgado shot a female clerk in the face at the Home Place Inn off US 27 and North Main Street...
127 Yard Sale coming in August
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Billed as “The World’s Longest Yard Sale,” the 127 Yard Sale is an annual event that takes place next week, stretching 690 miles and spanning US Highway 127 across six states: Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama. The 127 Yard Sale...
Beshear says he's 'honored to be considered' as Harris' running mate
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WDRB) -- Amid national speculation that Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is being vetted as a running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris, Beshear got emotional during his weekly news conference Thursday in Frankfort as he envisioned a world in which he moved his family to Washington. Beshear kept...
KSU's Upward Bound Program Wraps Up Successful Summer Camp
Frankfort, Ky- Kentucky State University’s Upward Bound program concluded its enriching six-week summer camp on Saturday, July 20, 2024, with a closing ceremony held on Tuesday, July 23rd. This year, a dozen high school students from the Franklin County region participated, gaining valuable experiential skills and insights into college life.
Shioneka Farr: Bridging Gaps and Making a Difference at KSU
Frankfort, Ky- Shioneka Farr, a first-generation college student from Paducah, Kentucky, has embraced her journey at Kentucky State University with dedication and enthusiasm. As the Vice President of KSU Girls Rock, a women’s empowerment organization, and a lifetime member of the National Speech and Debate Association, Shioneka is committed to making a positive impact. She chose to major in criminal justice to make a difference in her community, driven by her desire to give back to the working-class values that shaped her upbringing.
Kentucky city named as one of best places for families to live
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WKYT) - A central Kentucky city has been named as one of the best places for families to live. Fortune recently ranked Georgetown 40th on its list of the 50 best places for families. Fortune analyzed more than 2,000 cities across the country. The publication says the ones...
Showers and storms this weekend, warming up next week
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - High pressure to our north will keep the Tri-State area mostly dry through the rest of the afternoon and evening. The best chances for seeing any spotty showers or storms will be over western Kentucky. Similar to the past several days, shower and storm activity should come to a gradual end after sunset. Overnight lows will drop into the upper 60s. Areas of fog will be possible overnight.
Back2School Supply Drive brings in 2,100 pounds of supplies for children
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Spending on school supplies is hitting new highs. In an effort to help out parents and teachers with costs, WKYT and WTVQ joined together in a school supply drive, along with our partners Vincent Fister Moving and Storage, Quantrell Subaru, and Mission of Hope. Over 2,100...
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