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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)…...
Louisville student named 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Queen
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (251+ words) Most of the day is dry. More than 100 young women applied for the roles of Kentucky Derby Festival ambassadors. The 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Royal Court was announced during the 68th annual Fillies Derby Ball at the Omni Hotel in Louisville Saturday,…...
Kentucky Senate blocks UofL trustee Sadiqa Reynolds from board seat
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (190+ words) Kentucky Senate failure to confirm Sadiqa Reynolds ends UofL trustee role following DEI opposition Sadiqa Reynolds stepped down as CEO of the Perception Institute, effective Sept. 15, 2025. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — University of Louisville trustee Sadiqa Reynolds lost her board seat after…...
Kentucky running back Jamarion Wilcox arrested, charged with first-degree sexual abuse
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (317+ words) Morning fog gives way to sun. Humidity gone. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — University of Kentucky running back Jamarion Wilcox has been arrested and charged with first-degree sexual abuse, more than a month after a woman filed for a protective order alleging…...
CRAWFORD | Bloodlines and Battle Lines: Pope, Pitino reunite when Kentucky faces St. John's
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (1166+ words) Much colder with a morning flurry or snow shower. Breezy. Rain, possibly changing to a brief period of snow Rick Pitino and Mark Pope on the sidelines of Kentucky's football game against Vanderbilt on Oct. 12, 2024. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- They’ll hug…...
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 woman charged with fetal homicide after KSP says she ordered abortion medication online
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (221+ words) Partly cloudy skies.. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Kentucky woman was charged with fetal homicide after Kentucky State Police said she ordered abortion medication online and buried the baby in her backyard. Melinda Spencer, 35, of Campton, Kentucky, was arrested on New…...
Kentucky race car driver overcomes dangerous heart condition to chase NASCAR dream
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (392+ words) Mainly clear. Patchy frost. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A 20-year-old Kentucky race car driver with a dangerous heart condition is working toward the path to NASCAR. At just 17 years old, Bryce Applegate started having heart issues. "I was just outside playing…...
Mark Pope outlines defensive overhaul as Kentucky looks to lock down
11+ mon, 6+ day ago (557+ words) Scattered showers, but not all night rain. Kentucky coach Mark Pope during the Wildcats' basketball practice in Lucas Oil Stadium ahead of an NCAA Sweet 16 matchup against Tennessee. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — When Mark Pope looks at last year’s Kentucky team,…...
Kentucky unveils redesigned spay and neuter license plate
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (185+ words) The spay or neuter your pets license plate in Kentucky has been redesigned after more than 20 years. (Source: KY Department of Agriculture) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky's spay or neuter special license plate was redesigned for the first time in more…...