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Report ranks Tri-State schools high in the U.S
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OCTC student projects on Salem witch trials to be on display
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – More than 300 years after the Salem witch trials, students at Owensboro Community and Technical College are bringing that dark chapter of American history back to life. And they will be visited by a direct descendant of the trials’ most notorious accusers. History professor Matt Alschbach and Salem Witch Trials Podcast […]
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Fired after 4-0 start, former head coach joins Illinois powerhouse weeks later
Former Providence Catholic (IL) head coach Tyler Plantz was in the headlines earlier in the year when it was announced on Sept. 14 that Providence Catholic had parted ways with Plantz despite a 4-0 start to the year . Now Plantz has a new home, at least for the time being. The Chicago Sun Times reported on Friday, Oct. 16, that Plantz has joined state powerhouse Mount Carmel (IL) as a volunteer assistant. In the report, Plantz noted that it's nothing official and that he's just around to help the defense. After being around the team last week, Plantz starting help out the Caravan in more of a coaching role this week and is set to be on their sideline in Mount Carmel's (6-2) regular season finale against unbeaten rival Loyola Academy (IL). Loyola Academy is ranked as the No. 14 team in the latest USA TODAY Sports Super 15 Midwest rankings . The Ramblers have not beat Mount Carmel since the 2024 season, when they rolled to a 31-7 victory. Plantz’s dismissal from Providence Catholic was one of the biggest and most unusual storylines during the early portion of the 2026 high school football season. He was in his
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Owensboro YMCA plans child care expansion after day care closures
OWENSBORO, Ky. — The Owensboro Family YMCA is accelerating plans to expand childcare capacity after two more local daycares closed, President and CEO Tom Bontrager said. The organization currently serves about 200 children, up from roughly 40 two years ago. When current projects are complete, Bontrager said total capacity will exceed 300, including roughly 150 to 155 spots for infants and toddlers and 150 for school-age children ages 5 to 12.
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Home Team Friday Week 9 “Power 10”
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Each week, the Tri-State shows off some of the most talented high school football teams in their respective states. But how do fans know who is the best of the best when the lights turn on Friday night? That’s where the Home Team Friday “Power 10” comes into play. Our expert […]
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IHSAA announces Sectional pairings for football
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — This past weekend the IHSAA released the sectional pairing for this year’s playoffs. Here are the teams in our viewing area’s draws. 1A: We’ll start in 1A. It’s a unique 7 team bracket, which means North Knox will automatically move to the second round. They’ll get the winner of Forest Park […]
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Owensboro Catholic breeze by Fort Knox
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) — The Owensboro Catholic high school football team earned their seventh straight win shutting out Fort Knox Thursday night 68-0. Next the Aces will enjoy a bye week before returning to action in week 10 at McLean County on Friday, October 23rd.
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Homecoming Royalty Showcase crowns 2026 king and queen
The University of Kentucky crowned its 2026 Homecoming king and queen Wednesday, Oct. 7, during the Homecoming Royalty Showcase at the Gatton Student Center. Molly Bachman of Madisonville, Kentucky, and Ali Kashif of Prospect, Kentucky, were selected from a 10-person Homecoming Court during the event in the Harris Ballroom. The...