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Police confirm 2 bodies discovered in Ohio County during search after airplane crash

An instructor pilot and a student pilot, were en route to Owensboro from Bowling Green when the tower lost contact. At the time of the suspected crash, a severe thunderstorm had developed in the area.

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Fire destroyed an apartment building early Thursday morning in Ashland. There were no...

Five families homeless in Ashland following overnight fire

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EKY man wanted on drug charges

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Sports betting experts share what to expect ahead of Kentucky’s online sports betting launch

Updated: 18 hours ago

By Alyssa Williams

Beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Thursday morning, Kentuckians will have the opportunity to wager any sports bets from the comfort of their own homes.

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Somerset man arrested after leading deputies on chase

Updated: 2 hours ago

By Olivia Calfee

The incident in question happened back on September 2nd in Somerset.

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One-lane traffic for portion of KY-80 set to begin

Updated: 19 hours ago

By Cameron Aaron

A traffic pattern change is set to start on Friday, September 29, for a portion of KY-80 in western Perry County.

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Appalshop is shifting its definition of a work week, so that anywhere from 32 to 40 hours...

EKY non-profit implements 32-hour workweeks for staff members

Updated: 13 hours ago

By Jeremy Tombs

Appalshop in Letcher County is reshaping its view of a typical work week.

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One person is dead following a two-vehicle crash in Jackson County.

KSP investigating deadly crash

Updated: 22 hours ago

By Anthony Sizemore

The two-vehicle crash happened Tuesday afternoon on Begley Road.

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2 bodies found in Ohio County plane crash search

Updated: 5 hours ago

By Monica Watkins and Haley Kerby

Deputies say Daviess County got word from the Evansville control tower that there was a possible plane crash near Whitesville.

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With inflation, student loans coming back up and no more stimulus money, Walker recommends...

Financial expert Tony Walker talks Christmas spending as holidays draw near

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Letcher County prison organizers see continued support, opposition

Updated: 19 hours ago

By Chandler Wilcox

Plans for a federal prison in Letcher County have been in talks for years.

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Looking back at the Crystal Rogers case

Updated: 18 hours ago

By Maira Ansari

So much has happened over the past eight years in the Crystal Rogers case. Questions left unanswered, a family devastated, a community frustrated and left on the edge for years.

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‘Hazard is leading the way’: Recovery providers react to Recovery Ready Community designation

Updated: 17 hours ago

By Madison Carmouche

The Governor announced the program in June 2022 and explained that communities would be able to apply and have their recovery efforts reviewed to be noted as a Recovery Ready Community.

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The center expansion opened to patients Monday.

PMC expands cancer center

Updated: 16 hours ago

By Buddy Forbes

According to a statement from PMC, the expansion aims to provide a state-of-the-art center, using nearly $5 million in Abandoned Mine Land funds.

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Sheriff’s office looks to improve emergency response with new feature

Updated: 18 hours ago

By Cameron Aaron

On Wednesday, one Southwest Virginia sheriff’s office announced a new feature to improve its ability to respond to emergencies.

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Mark Millay has had quite the journey to an undefeated 6-0 record with the Providence Pioneers.

Providence senior makes remarkable comeback following brain surgery

Updated: 11 hours ago

By Dusty Baker

Mark Millay has had quite the journey to an undefeated 6-0 record with the Providence Pioneers.

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Brooks William Houck, 41, of Bardstown, was taken into custody September 27, 2023 after he was...

Troubleshooters: Crystal Rogers’ boyfriend charged with her murder and evidence tampering

Updated: 22 hours ago

By Natalia Martinez and WAVE Staff

Brooks Houck was taken into custody Wednesday morning, according to the FBI.

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Financial expert Tony Walker talks Christmas spending as holidays draw near

Updated: 17 hours ago

By Sarah Phipps

With inflation, student loans coming back up and no more stimulus money, Tony Walker recommends sizing down this holiday season.

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KSP’S collision database shows that 2023 is trending upwards in the number of fatal collisions...

Deadly crashes in Lexington trending higher this year

Updated: 23 hours ago

By Lucy Bryson

KSP’S collision database shows that 2023 is trending upwards in the number of fatal collisions that have happened in the past year.

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Death investigation underway in Harlan County

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 5:35 AM EDT

By Brandon Robinson

The incident leading to the investigation happened on Dressin Lane at the apartments near the Blue Courts in Harlan on Tuesday morning.

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High demand for new COVID-19 vaccine creating issues

Updated: 18 hours ago

By Julia Sandor

The rollout of the latest COVID-19 vaccines have caused some issues across the United States.

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Good Question: What can you do legally when someone is tailgating you?

Updated: 20 hours ago

By Victor Puente

For today’s good question, Donovan asks, “What can you do legally when someone is tailgating you? In reference to driving down the highway, not at sporting events.”

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Baptist Health celebrates record-breaking donation

Updated: 18 hours ago

By Darnell Crenshaw

Baptist Health is celebrating a record-breaking donation to its NICU and mother and baby services.

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The White House says women and children who count on WIC could be some of the first to feel the...

Kentuckians who rely on WIC for food could be affected if government shuts down

Updated: 23 hours ago

By Samantha Valentino

The White House says women and children who count on WIC could be some of the first to feel the effects of a government shutdown. That includes more than 100-thousand Kentuckians.

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Longtime Lawrence County first responder dies at 59

Updated: 16 hours ago

By Brandon Robinson

Officials with the Fallsburg Volunteer Fire Department made the announcement about Paul Yates on Facebook Tuesday night.

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Early morning crash temporarily closes busy Pulaski County road

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 8:54 AM EDT

By Brandon Robinson

Around 5 a.m. Wednesday, officers with the Somerset Police Department responded to a crash involving a semi-truck that had overturned on the Cumberland Parkway near the KY 914 intersection.

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Police searching for stolen ATV in Powell County

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 4:37 AM EDT

By Brandon Robinson

Deputies with the Powell County Sheriff’s Office believe the vehicle in question was stolen Tuesday in Lee County.

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Breathitt Co. Fiscal Court votes to fund sheriff’s dept. through October

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 11:24 PM EDT

By Chandler Wilcox

The sheriff’s department had closed earlier in September because of insufficient funding.

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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear helps break ground on Millard ATC in Pike Co.

Gov. Andy Beshear visits Pike Co. for groundbreaking

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 11:23 PM EDT

By Jarrod Allen and Jack Demmler

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear visits Pike County to help break ground for Millard Area Technical School

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In a video uploaded on Friday, Oliver Anthony says his song doesn't support either party.

Traffic and parking plan for record-attendance Oliver Anthony show Thursday

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 3:15 PM EDT

By Camruinn Morgan-Rumsey

Due to crowd expectations, the stadium is opening up three overflow lots with complementary shuttles.

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Official governor portrait of Brereton Jones.

Family and friends attend funeral for former Gov. Brereton Jones

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 9:07 PM EDT

By Phil Pendleton and Cameron Aaron

Funeral services for former Kentucky Governor Brereton Jones took place Tuesday at Forks of Elkhorn Baptist Church in Woodford County.

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Sheriff: Southern Ky. man charged with rape, sodomy

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 9:22 PM EDT

By Cameron Aaron

Pulaski County Sheriff Bobby Jones confirmed a Burnside man was arrested and charged with rape following an investigation into a sexual assault when the victim was a minor.