Obituaries
Thomas Dale Troxell
Thomas Dale Troxell was born September 10, 1939, and departed this life Saturday, February 28, 2026, reaching the age of 86 years. He was the son of the late Ned and Fronia Marie (Shearer) Troxell. […]
Month: March 2026
Region News
Laurel County community gathers to stand up to bullying, one truck at a time
(LEX 18) — After a video of a bullying incident at North Laurel High School surfaced late last week, community members decided to take a stand against bullying. That included a pop-up event featuring hundreds […]
Region News
Man arrested, charged after discharging gun at London truck stop, police say
(WKYT) – A man was arrested after reportedly discharging a firearm inside the men’s restroom of a truck stop in London. Joshua Harry Teall of Herron, Michigan, was charged March 2 with first-degree wanton endangerment […]
State News
Bill would allow state police to transfer machine guns to Ky. residents
(WKYT) – A Kentucky lawmaker has introduced a bill that would allow the state to transfer machine guns to residents through a program administered by Kentucky State Police. House Bill 749, sponsored by Rep. TJ […]
State News
Kentucky flood insurance costs rising amid increased flooding, expert says
(WKYT) – This week is Kentucky Flood Safety Awareness Week, a period focused on helping residents prepare for flooding before it occurs. For Kentucky homeowners, that preparation may carry a financial cost. Bankrate finds Kentucky […]
State News
Proposed Kentucky bill aims to expand Amber Alert criteria, strengthen alert system
(WKYT) – A Kentucky lawmaker introduced a bill that would expand the requirements for initiating an Amber Alert. Under Senate Bill 289, Amber Alerts could be issued if authorities determine that the disappearance of a […]
State News
Kentucky Voices for Health raises concerns over Medicaid copays in House Bill 2
(WBKO) – As House Bill 2 moves forward in Frankfort, advocates with Kentucky Voices for Health say they are concerned about new Medicaid copayments included in the bill. Under the proposal, the state could implement […]
State News
Churchill Downs highlights Derby 152 contenders
(WAVE) – With just two months left before the Kentucky Derby, the field is taking shape. Churchill Downs’ Senior Communication Director Darren Rogers joined WAVE News Anchor Dawne Gee in studio to talk about the […]
State News
Drug task force prepares for new synthetic opioid found in Kentucky
(WBKO) -The Warren County Drug Task Force is staying alert and spreading awareness for the possible arrival of Cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid recently detected in Kentucky. Drug alert issued through regional intelligence network According to […]
Sports
Malachi Moreno wins SEC Freshman of the Week
(WKYT) – After his performances this past week against South Carolina and Vanderbilt, Kentucky freshman center Malachi Moreno earned his first Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week award. Moreno averaged 9.5 points and 8.5 rebounds […]
Sports
Good Question: Does UK get paid every time a game airs on ESPN?
(WKYT) – For today’s Good Question, Joseph asks: Does the University of Kentucky get paid each time the men’s or women’s basketball teams have a game televised, say on ESPN? The University of Kentucky does receive […]
Outdoors
Kentucky to host largest annual “Archery in the Schools” state tournaments
Kentucky will host the nation’s largest annual school archery tournaments March 13-14, 2026, as 9,241 student archers from 415 schools are expected to compete in the Kentucky National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) State Bullseye Tournament. […]