Sports

Former Kentucky guard Kerr Kriisa arrested by FBI; extradition to West Virginia planned

July 6, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Former University of Kentucky men’s basketball guard Kerr Kriisa was arrested by FBI agents and is expected to be extradited to West Virginia in connection with alleged fraud charges, according to a report […]

KEDC, KHSAA team up to collect supplies for families impacted by floods

July 2, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – The Kentucky Educational Development Corporation and the Kentucky High School Athletic Association are hosting a flood relief donation drive on Wednesday for families affected by this weekend’s deadly flooding. Donors can drive up […]

Kentuckians react to Supreme Court decision upholding state transgender sports bans

July 1, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday to uphold state laws that ban transgender girls and women from competing on female school athletic teams. Kentucky already has a similar law in place, passed in […]

Kentucky school board members arrested for alleged theft from local youth soccer league

June 25, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Two members of the Clark County Public Schools Board of Education were arrested on Wednesday in connection with alleged theft from a local youth soccer league, both of whom formerly served on the […]

National High School Fishing Championships Underway on Lake Cumberland

June 24, 2026 Eric Criswell

For the first time, Kentucky will welcome the 17th Annual High School Fishing World Finals and National Championship, set for June 23–27, 2026 on Lake Cumberland. The dual‑event tournament, organized by the Student Angler Federation and The Bass Federation, will award nearly […]

Kentucky basketball announces seven home nonconference games

June 24, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Kentucky men’s basketball announced seven home nonconference games for the 2026-27 season on Monday. The Wildcats will open the season at home against Manhattan on Nov. 3. It will be the first meeting […]

UK contract outlines pay, buyouts for new Athletic Director J. Batt

June 24, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) -The University of Kentucky’s new Athletic Director, J. Batt, is set to earn at least $2.6 million in his first year under a binding term sheet that outlines a deal running through June 30, […]

Churchill Downs Inc. to no longer purchase rights to Preakness Stakes

June 19, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Churchill Downs Inc. is no longer purchasing the intellectual property rights to the Preakness Stakes. The company announced on Thursday that it had been notified by the state of Maryland of its intention […]

Kentucky Women’s Basketball receives SEC home and away opponents

June 19, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – The University of Kentucky women’s basketball team received its Southeastern Conference home and away opponents for the upcoming season. The Wildcats will square off with conference foes 16 times during the regular season, […]

Former Shelby County Schools basketball coach accused of sexual misconduct reaches settlement with district

June 17, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WAVE/WKYT) – WAVE News has learned the terms of a settlement between a basketball coach accused of sexual misconduct and Shelby County Schools. In the agreement, former coach Chris Gaither agreed to keep the terms […]

Kentucky Volleyball Non-Conference Schedule Finalized with Bluegrass Battle

June 17, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – The Kentucky Volleyball non-conference has been finalized with the announcement of the 2026 Bluegrass Battle at Historic Memorial Coliseum as the three-day event from August 28-30 will see the Wildcats play two matches […]

Summer Basketball Today

June 16, 2026 Eric Criswell

Games @ Wayne County High School June 16 All Times Eastern $5 admission Schedule 11:00 AM — Whitley County vs Wayne County (JV) 12:00 PM — Whitley County vs Wayne County (Varsity) 1:00 PM — […]