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Miss Kentucky battled homelessness, adversity on her journey to the crown
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (643+ words) Mostly sunny and very warm.. Clear and calm with temperatures staying a bit warmer than average. Ariana Rodriguez used to sleep in her car, and put a bucket out to collect rain water for drinking and bathing. BARDSTOWN, Ky. (WDRB)…...
Kentucky Supreme Court reverses 2024 decision, altering the power in Louisville public schools
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (468+ words) Rain develops with isolated rumbles of thunder. WINDY!. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Kentucky Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a state law that took power from Louisville's school board and gave it to the district superintendent is unconstitutional, reversing a 4-3 decision…...
Wait to buy medical marijuana in Kentucky continues for more than 15,000 cardholders
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (737+ words) Waves of showers and storms. Temperatures drop in the afternoon and evening. Warm with showers approaching late More than 15,000 people have been issued a medical marijuana card in Kentucky so far. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Medical marijuana has been legal in…...
Hiring underway for 2026 Kentucky State Fair
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (119+ words) Still sticky with scattered storms for some.. Thousands come out for the 2025 Kentucky State Fair on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (WDRB image) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Hiring is underway for this year's Kentucky State Fair. Positions include gate attendants, set-up crew, maintenance, guest…...
Kentucky's leading hemp company 'at risk' as Congress considers THC product ban
10+ mon, 4+ week ago (394+ words) Lots of sun and pleasant temps.. A mostly clear sky. Cool temperatures. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Workers at Cornbread Hemp, a Louisville-based company, filled boxes with THC gummies and seltzers on Monday but those products could soon become illegal under a…...
Louisville student named 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Queen
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (251+ words) Festival, poise, intelligence, personality and campus/community involvement. The first Derby Festival Princess...
WDRB hosting Republican debate Monday for open U.S. Senate seat in Kentucky
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (166+ words) Windy with falling temps and rain to snow showers.. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The top three Republican candidates running to replace longtime U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell will take the stage Monday night in downtown Louisville for a Republican primary debate hosted…...
Families call man a serial killer after he's linked to 3 Kentucky overdose deaths
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (486+ words) Lots of high clouds. Stays dry. Brian Epperson is linked to the death of three women. WINCHESTER, Ky. (WDRB) — Three Kentucky women were found dead after meth overdoses, and one man is linked to all three deaths. Their families believe…...
Kentucky replaces ACT with SAT for high school juniors starting in spring 2026
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (231+ words) Hit or miss showers and storms. Still humid. Showers continue through the night. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky high school students will now have to learn how to take the SAT instead of the ACT for college admissions. The Kentucky Department…...
Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame welcomes 5 new industry icons into elite class
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (119+ words) Air quality alert. Lots of sizzling sunshine. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame inducted five new members into its 2025 class, the highest honor given by the bourbon industry. Before a record crowd of more than 300 bourbon industry…...