Grand jury indicts sheriff accused of threatening Kentucky man

LOGAN COUNTY, KY (wztv) — A grand jury indicted the Todd County, Kentucky Sheriff Tracy White after a heated confrontation on video. Sheriff White is charged with menacing and harassment after Adam Weatherford of Lewisburg, KY says White threatened him on …

Governor Beshear gives update on winter storm in Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – “We are not aware of any loss of life or any major injuries thus far through what is a significant weather event. We are very grateful for that.” That’s Governor Andy Beshear during his briefing Monday afternoon updating the …

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New data shows that Kentucky teacher pay has dropped in every school district

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WBKO) - Teacher pay continues to remain an issue, including in Kentucky. According to new data from the Kentucky Center of Economic Policy (KyPolicy), average district pay for Kentucky teachers is $13,888 less than in 2008 once adjusted for …

Power crews combat downed, snapped power lines in southern Kentucky

CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. (WSMV) - While most of Kentucky was blanketed in snow and ice, much of the southern parts of the Commonwealth escaped with minimal issues. “[The storm] Really went around us, that’s what made it a whole lot better,” Hopkinsville Mayor …

28 new artists join the Kentucky Crafted Program

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WBKO) - 28 news artists have been accepted into the prestigious Kentucky Crafted program. The initiative supports visual and craft artists with business training, networking, exhibitions, and promotional opportunities to help grow their …

Kentucky Women Beat Vanderbilt To Pick Up First In-Conference Dual Meet Win Of The Season

Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt January 3, 2025 Centennial SportsPlex — Nashville, TN 25 Yards (SCY) Scores: Kentucky, 174 def. Vanderbilt, 82 Full Results The Kentucky women traveled to Nashville, Tenn. to begin the second semester of racing with an SEC duel …

Vanity license plate requests Kentucky rejected in 2024

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) – Each year, several vanity license plate requests are denied across Kentucky. And you’ll see why. WBKO Investigates requested a list of the rejected license plate requests for 2024 from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, which …

Kentucky State Police respond to dozens of accidents, urge caution on roadways

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky State Police Post #3 services Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Simpson, and Warren County come rain or shine. This weekend was a slick one as a wintry mix blew through Kentucky, making I-65 hazardous for several …

Kentucky attorney general activates state's Price Gouging Hotline in aftermath of winter storm

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky's attorney general has activated the state's Price Gouging Hotline as residents deal with the aftermath of Winter Storm Blair. In a news release Monday afternoon, Attorney General Russell Coleman encouraged …