The Big Blue Nation was always appreciative of the effort and toughness that Lance Ware brought to the table. In his three seasons with the Kentucky Wildcats, the 6-foot-9 forward never averaged more than two points a game, but could always be counted on for the intangibles. He brought an aura with him that couldn’t be quantified on a stat sheet.

BUCKNER, Ky. ( FOX 56) — A fight that turned into a shooting on Thursday has left an Oldham County father and son dead. The call came in just before 12:30 a.m. on July 24, Oldham County Police said. A girl had called for help, reporting that her brother and father were physically fighting.

A 6-foot-8 small forward from Ohio, Thompson will make his college choice from a group of schools that includes Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Purdue, Texas, Ohio State and North Carolina.

Frankfort, Kentucky, offers attractions beyond the State Capitol, including historical sites, distilleries, and outdoor activities. Visitors can explore the Old State Capitol, tour distilleries like Castle & Key and Buffalo Trace, and enjoy local bars and restaurants.

Nearly 600,000 Kentuckians got help buying food through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in June 2025, according to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. But the program, better known as SNAP,

A Kentucky sheriff's deputy was involved in a collision that killed a UTV driver, according to Kentucky State Police. The crash happened sometime before 9:30 p.m. Thursday on Southeast Business Drive in Corbin. State police said a Knox County sheriff's deputy attempted to pull over the UTV, and the two vehicles collided.

Kentucky opens the season Aug. 30 at home against Toledo and the toughest part of its schedule will be the middle. The Wildcats will visit South Carolina and Georgia in back-to-back weeks, have their bye, and then host Texas and Tennessee. The first three SEC squads in that last are predicted as top-five finishers in the league standings.

A heat dome dries out the ground and air above it, which deters thunderstorms, but means drought can begin or worsen. A heat dome is also known as a ridge of pressure, blocking high and death ridge.

Kentucky football can reverse a lot of the negativity that carries over from last season’s 4-8 slog with an early-season, tone-changing victory.

MONROE COUNTY, Ky. (WBKO) - It was a close call for one pilot Thursday evening after making an emergency landing in the middle of a field. Monroe County Sheriff Dale Ford says it happened around 6:10 p.m. near Chandler Road. According to Ford, the pilot was flying over the county to Evansville, Indiana when he heard a “pop” sound.

Hoover’s case sparked a federal investigation and multiple congressional hearings. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it will begin reforming the organ transplant system following the findings.