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Kentucky man arrested for abusing infant, blames social media for rib fractures
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A 26-year-old Hardin County man is accused of abusing his two-month-old infant. Austin Webster was arrested Oct. 1, after the child was taken to Norton Children's Hospital with three "three bilateral healing rib...

Kentucky’s Wildest Slang Searches for 2025
Every generation seems to have its own language, and Gen Alpha is no different. Unfortunately, a lot of parents are left turning to Google to try to figure out what kids these days are talking about. Kentucky’s Most Googled Slang Words in 2025 If...

Kentucky Firefighters turn UofL football stadium into rescue training site
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Firefighters from 10 Kentucky departments spent the week training on towers and stadium walls in Louisville to practice high-angle rope rescues. The Jefferson County Fire School, hosted by the Louisville Fire Department,...


Kentucky cheerleader took selfies during birth then dumped baby to die and got McDonald's, cops say
A Kentucky cheerleader accused of disposing of her newborn took selfies during labor and went to McDonald's after giving birth, court papers show. Laken Ashlee Snelling, 21, was arrested on August 31 after police found the body of a baby boy...

Fans weigh in on the current state of Kentucky football
Kentucky football entered the 2025 season with Mark Stoops at the helm for his 13th season as the head coach. Stoops, the longest tenured coach in program history, has accomplished more than any coach at Kentucky. However, since the turn of the...


Western Kentucky at Delaware odds, picks and…
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (4-1, 2-0 Conference USA) and Delaware Blue Hens (3-1, 1-0) clash in a Conference USA battle Friday. Kickoff from Delaware Stadium in Newark, Delaware, is set for 7 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network). Let's analyze...

Events: EudoraFest, Haskell Indian Art Market, Kaw Valley Farm Tour and more
photo by: Elvyn Jones Haskell Indian Nations University students dance on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at the annual Haskell Indian Art Market. Friday, Oct. 3 EudoraFest, 5-9 p.m., Downtown Eudora. Chili supper, car cruise, live music, vendors and...

Perception brought to life: Multi-sensory art installation opening in Clifton
A local art teacher, a ceramicist and an alumni from the Kentucky School for the Blind have dedicated countless hours over the last five years creating an art project on a bustling block of Frankfort Avenue in Clifton. The 57-foot-long curved...

Are There Panthers in Kentucky? The Truth Behind the Myths
If you spend enough time on Facebook, you wouldn't be blamed for coming to the conclusion that people in Kentucky really want non-native predators roaming the countryside. Are There Panthers in Kentucky? Let me start with an image I've seen...

On This Day in 1954, Elvis Presley Was Told To Quit Music After a Grand Ole Opry Debut So Historically Bad He Left in Tears (And Never Returned)
No musician in the history of making music has ever survived their entire career without a soul-crushing, heartbreaking, all-around bad gig, and on October 2, 1954, Elvis Presley was having his unlucky go-around as he left the Grand Ole Opry in...

How to watch: Delaware hosts Western Kentucky in first CUSA home game
Conference USA football comes to Delaware Stadium for the first time Oct. 3. Parents and Family Weekend guarantees a big crowd and Delaware’s bid to make a favorable first impression at home on national TV warrants attention. The game has been...

REVIEW: Country singer Dylan Scott rocks Kentucky
By Diana Runkel and Arturo Echevers On Sept. 28, Dylan Scott performed at Log Still Distillery in Gethsemane, Kentucky, as part of his Easy Does It Tour. This tour included performances by Zach John King and George Birge as openers. Scott has...

2025 KENTUCKY APPLE FESTIVAL UNDER WAY TODAY!
From fresh-pressed cider and hand-picked apples to arts, crafts, live music, carnival rides, and a whole lot of hometown pride, this year’s festival is packed with apple-icious activities for the whole family! Parades, pageants, food vendors,...

Independence Bank’s Day of Good Brings Volunteers Together Across Kentucky
Independence Bank is showing once again that small acts of kindness can make a big difference. Its second annual Day of Good, which launched on September 5, 2025 in Owensboro, has already brought together more than 425 volunteers from the bank and...

TRAVEL: Wildlife, Small-Town Charm and Bourbon Tradition in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky
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Delaware hosts Western Kentucky in Friday CUSA matchup
Western Kentucky (4-1) at Delaware (3-1), Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. EDT. How to watch: CBS Sports Network Key stats Delaware Offense Overall: 418.8 yards per game (55th in FBS) Passing: 266.8 yards per game (36th) Rushing: 152 yards per game (77th)...

Man accused of throwing firework 'for entertainment' at 2 people
Prosecutors say a Fairfield man threw fireworks at two people who were homeless "for his own entertainment," causing an explosion. Charles Mitchell, 22, appeared in court Oct. 2 on two charges of aggravated arson after prosecutors say he threw...

Central Florida Sports Calendar: Nearly every event through the end of the year
With the start of October already here, the sports calendar is officially heating up in Central Florida. And we've got you covered. From the heart of college and pro football season, to the Magic tipping off alongside the Gators and Knights, we've...