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Wawa set to break ground on Kentucky locations
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Wawa is set to break ground on their Kentucky locations next month. The Lexington Herald-Leader reports that the convenience store chain plans to break ground on its first two locations on June 5 in Nicholasville at 3013 Lexington Road and in Louisville. Wawa plans to open...
2 locations in 2 years: Chef Shaq Kitchen opens its latest spot in Louisville
On the first Saturday of May, the second location of Chef Shaq Kitchen opened in west Louisville. You might think people had other places to be, with the 150th Kentucky Derby taking place across town at Churchill Downs Racetrack. But plenty of people stopped by to check out the new spot at 2300 W. Market St.
200 dogs will be up for adoption this weekend at Kentucky Expo Center
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Humane Society and Louisville Metro Animal Services are teaming up for a mega-dog adoption event. "Hammer's Lou Adopts" will offer adoptions for around 200 dogs and puppies from 10 local shelters at the Kentucky Fair & Expo Center Pavilion on Saturday, May 11 from noon to 4 p.m.
Comedian Martin Lawrence bringing 'Ya'll Know What It Is!' tour to Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Comedian Martin Lawrence is bringing his national comedy tour to Louisville!. The 'Ya'll Know What It Is!' tour is headed to the KFC Yum! Center on September 20, 2024. The show starts at 8 p.m. It will feature performances by DC Youngfly, Benji Brown and Daphnique Springs.
Louisville leaders urge residents to reduce unnecessary lighting to protect migratory birds
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The city of Louisville is taking part in a national initiative to protect migratory birds. The National Audubon Society is behind the nationwide initiative aimed at safeguarding birds during their peak migration period, and Louisville's Audubon Society chapter hopes residents will take part in "Lights Out Louisville."
How does Live Nation Concert Week work? Guide to $25 tickets, 2024 shows included
It's Live Nation Concert Week, a dream for concertgoers and music lovers across the country. Louisville locals might have a strong interest, with eligible shows from Bryson Tiller, a native to the area, on the list. We're talking $25 on select shows and up to 75% off on over 5,000....
Southern Indiana aquatic park offering free passes for families in need this summer
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Children in Madison, Indiana, will be able to enjoy summer fun at a pool thanks to a partnership. The City of Madison Parks and Recreation partnered with Jane's Kids — also known as River Valley Resources — and Bethany Legacy Foundation to make Crystal Beach Aquatic Park accessible to all Jefferson County residents.
Pet dog exposed to rabid raccoon near Louisville
A Jefferson County family’s dog is being quarantined after it fought and killed a rabid raccoon May 3 at a Cason Creek sub-division home outside of Louisville. Jefferson County Environmental Health Specialist Robert Strickland collected the raccoon carcass at the home near Highway 296 and sent it to Georgia Public Health Laboratory in Waycross where tests confirmed the wild animal was positive for the rabies virus.
Gerth: Ed Hamilton's statues have immortalized some of the nation's greatest. Who will make his?
The middle of last month, sculptor Ed Hamilton joined the family of David Jones Sr. to unveil the statue of the Humana founder in downtown Louisville — a life-size bronze the family had commissioned. It’s the fourth major piece Hamilton, perhaps Louisville’s greatest visual artist ever, has installed in...
Teen member of Louisville group The Real Young Prodigys to speak on Capitol Hill
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Racism, gun violence and breaking stereotypes. Those are just some of the topics a Louisville hip-hop group made up of kids and teens, The Real Young Prodigys, write about in their songs. Dressed in white and looking angelic, Genesis Hatchett with The Real Young Prodigys passionately...
Derby Park Que Off brings out the best for a barbeque contest in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- It's going to be a battle of barbeque at Derby Park Campground & RV Park. WDRB's Keith Kaiser gets a look at the Derby Park Que Off, a professional Kansas City BBQ competition. 25 teams of pitmasters from around the country will go head to head...
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