Nic Smith: Georgia native, Kentucky football player dies at 20
The University of Kentucky athletic department confirmed defensive lineman Nic “Happy” Smith, who grew up in Loganville, died on Monday.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Nic 'Happy' Smith, a Kentucky Football Defensive Lineman, Dies
Nic 'Happy' Smith, a Kentucky Football Defensive Lineman, Dies the school announced on Monday evening
Jun 8, 2026Open source
![Renegade's the favorite at 5:1, So Happy at 6:1, and Further Ado at 7:1. Subby's betting on the horse with the shortest jockey. Grab your silly hat and mint julep, it's time for the 152nd Kentucky Derby, Live on NBC at 6:57 PM ET [Live]](https://usrimg-full.fark.net/t/tF/fark_tFOZ1lSUbUHgcjMwNSoDG90Mgec.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=JO3ELGV4BGLFW7Y3EZXN&Expires=1777867200&Signature=S8YqkLy19H38P%2B9uVanHaVkbLYw%3D)
Renegade's the favorite at 5:1, So Happy at 6:1, and Further Ado at 7:1. Subby's betting on the horse with...
Renegade's the favorite at 5:1, So Happy at 6:1, and Further Ado at 7:1. Subby's betting on the horse with the shortest jockey. Grab your silly hat and mint...
May 2, 2026Open source
Long shot So Happy runs to the Kentucky Derby amid heartbreak and hope and a chance at history
Mark Glatt’s horse So Happy marks his first Kentucky Derby contender in over 30 years, a career‑defining moment arriving amid profound personal loss.
May 1, 2026Open source
Long shot So Happy runs to the Kentucky Derby amid heartbreak and hope and a chance at history
Mark Glatt’s horse So Happy marks his first Kentucky Derby contender in over 30 years, a career‑defining moment arriving amid profound personal loss.
May 1, 2026Open source
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Hopkinsville churches finding gospel impact through housing ministries
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (KT) – Two Hopkinsville pastors have discovered that investing in people can produce lasting spiritual results.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
2 individuals experiencing displacement following working structure fire on Robinhill Way in Lexington
A Lexington structure fire that occurred on the 3000 block of Robinhill Way early Sunday morning has left two individuals displaced, according to the Lexingt...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
City of Campton without power for undetermined amount of time
The City of Campton is experiencing a power outage due to a malfunction involving the county's electrical transformer, according to City Councilmember Jake D...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Laurel County Sheriff's Office issues Golden Alert for missing 17-year-old girls
The Laurel County Sheriff's Office has issued a Golden Alert for two missing 17-year-old girls who were last seen at 2:20 a.m. on Old Union Springs Drive on...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Former Kentucky basketball player Kerr Kriisa jailed on federal charges, team says Kriisa is being held at...
Former Kentucky basketball player Kerr Kriisa jailed on federal charges, team says Kriisa is being held at the Fayette County Detention Center as officials c...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Ex-Arizona basketball player arrested by FBI in fraud scam, according to report
Former Arizona basketball player Kerr Kriisa was arrested by the FBI, according to a report from Jack Pilgrim of Kentucky Sports Radio (KSR).
Jul 5, 2026Open source
LMPD: Crew respond to near drowning at Kentucky Kingdom
Emergency crews are out working a possible drowning at Kentucky Kingdom, according to MetroSafe.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Ex-NCAA basketball star Kerr Kriisa arrested by FBI in alleged multimillion-dollar fraud scheme
Kerr Kriisa, who played six years in the NCAA for four different schools, was nabbed in Lexington, Kentucky, on Friday, Kentucky Sports Radio reported.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
'We're going to pivot' | Dangerously high temperatures force Fourth of July changes in Florence
Florence Mayor Dr. Julie Metzger Aubuchon said gates will open at 6 p.m. Friday as extreme temperatures force changes to the city's Independence Day festivit...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
'It sucks' | We asked people experiencing homelessness about the heat wave
On Thursday, six libraries in Boone County opened as cooling centers. But this weekend, they will close. And people experiencing homelessness say there aren'...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Northern Kentucky family goes days without AC during heat wave after home warranty company delays fix
Bill and Ellie Soine of Walton say Choice Home Warranty offered an appointment more than a week away. The company holds a one-star BBB.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Haven Ford building from within before new season and new expectations
MURRAY, KY -- Haven Ford is not measuring her final season at Murray State by expectations or outside pressure. Instead, she is focusing on her own game and...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Boone County deputies fatally shoot off-duty Florence officer, troopers say
FLORENCE, KY (WXIX) -An off-duty officer from Florence has died following a shooting involving four deputies from the Boone County Sheriff’s Office late Fr...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Kentucky Historical Society marks America’s 250th with Frankfort Fourth of July event
The event featured historical programming designed to give attendees a look into the past.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Former Kentucky guard Kerr Kriisa arrested by FBI; extradition to West Virginia planned
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...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Off-duty Florence police officer shot, killed by Boone County deputies, KSP says
An off-duty Florence, Kentucky, police officer was shot and killed Friday night by Boone County Sheriff’s Office deputies who were responding to a domestic...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Shelby County reflects on deep roots in America's 250-year history
As the country marks America’s 250th birthday, one Kentucky community is reflecting on its deep roots in the nation's history.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
KSP: Off-duty police officer killed in officer-involved shooting near Florence
Kentucky State Police is investigating after an off-duty police officer was killed in an officer-involved shooting Friday night near Florence.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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Hopkinsville churches finding gospel impact through housing ministries
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (KT) – Two Hopkinsville pastors have discovered that investing in people can produce lasting spiritual results.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
2 individuals experiencing displacement following working structure fire on Robinhill Way in Lexington
A Lexington structure fire that occurred on the 3000 block of Robinhill Way early Sunday morning has left two individuals displaced, according to the Lexingt...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
City of Campton without power for undetermined amount of time
The City of Campton is experiencing a power outage due to a malfunction involving the county's electrical transformer, according to City Councilmember Jake D...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Laurel County Sheriff's Office issues Golden Alert for missing 17-year-old girls
The Laurel County Sheriff's Office has issued a Golden Alert for two missing 17-year-old girls who were last seen at 2:20 a.m. on Old Union Springs Drive on...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Former Kentucky basketball player Kerr Kriisa jailed on federal charges, team says Kriisa is being held at...
Former Kentucky basketball player Kerr Kriisa jailed on federal charges, team says Kriisa is being held at the Fayette County Detention Center as officials c...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Ex-Arizona basketball player arrested by FBI in fraud scam, according to report
Former Arizona basketball player Kerr Kriisa was arrested by the FBI, according to a report from Jack Pilgrim of Kentucky Sports Radio (KSR).
Jul 5, 2026Open source
LMPD: Crew respond to near drowning at Kentucky Kingdom
Emergency crews are out working a possible drowning at Kentucky Kingdom, according to MetroSafe.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Ex-NCAA basketball star Kerr Kriisa arrested by FBI in alleged multimillion-dollar fraud scheme
Kerr Kriisa, who played six years in the NCAA for four different schools, was nabbed in Lexington, Kentucky, on Friday, Kentucky Sports Radio reported.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
'We're going to pivot' | Dangerously high temperatures force Fourth of July changes in Florence
Florence Mayor Dr. Julie Metzger Aubuchon said gates will open at 6 p.m. Friday as extreme temperatures force changes to the city's Independence Day festivit...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
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