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Frankfort soup kitchen in ‘immediate need’ may be forced to close within a week
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) - A soup kitchen and shelter that has served the commonwealth’s capital for four decades is dangerously close to shutting down. Access Frankfort serves hundreds of hot meals a week and currently houses a dozen men who are in need, ranging from ages 18 to 72.
Thompson receives Wendell Thomas Award from Ky. Assoc. of Blacks in Higher Education
Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) president Dr. Aaron Thompson recently received the Wendell Thomas Award from the Kentucky Association of Blacks in Higher Education (KABHE) at its recent annual conference. The award, named for Black education advocate Wendell Thomas, is presented by the KABHE executive board in recognition of a...
"Hillbilly Outfield" raises money for charity by giving Derby fans an alternative to partying at the track
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Twenty-three years ago, as the story goes, a group of guys figured out it was cheaper and more fun to party in the backyard than it was to go to the infield for Derby. On that day, the Hillbilly Outfield annual Derby Party was born. Organizers...
'Lilies for the Fillies' | Master florists carefully sew garland of lilies for Kentucky Oaks winner
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The garland of lilies is ready for the winner of the Kentucky Oaks. Master florists were hard at work Thursday evening at the Middletown Kroger piecing the garland together. It takes about 145 starfighter lilies all hand-sewn together. Florists said a ton of work goes into...
City of Pewee Valley debates establishing its own police department
PEWEE VALLEY, Ky. — A spirited debate is underway in the small city of Pewee Valley, nestled within Oldham County. The question: Should the city establish its own police department?. Currently, Pewee Valley contracts with the sheriff’s office for patrols. At Wednesday’s city council meeting, a three-person committee...
Louisville company shares fashion tips on latest Derby hat trends for men
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Women’s hats and fascinators are often the stars of Derby fashion. That doesn’t mean men can’t also shine in the hat department. WAVE News reporter Josh Ninke got a behind the scenes look at the latest trends from a local company that ships men’s hats around the world.
Workers at Kroger warehouse prepping the Garland of Roses for this year's Kentucky Derby winner
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The 150th Run for the Roses is this Saturday, and Kroger workers and volunteers spend hours days before the big race crafting the world's most prestigious floral arrangement, the Garland of Roses. The garland will be draped across the winner of this year's winner of Kentucky...
Kentucky State Police announces recruitment campaign
FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is looking for those who want to become troopers. Gov. Andy Beshear announced KSP is looking to fill cadet class 105, which is set to begin this November. They’re also looking for officers for the Law Enforcement Accelerated Program, or LEAP.
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