Live News of Kentucky February 24, 2024

Olympic Champion Gabby Douglas Delays Gymnastics Return Due To COVID-19

Olympic champion Gabby Douglas has unfortunately had to postpone her return to gymnastics after testing positive for COVID-19. The 28-year-old athlete, who hasn't competed since the Rio Olympics nearly eight years ago, wasRead More

LSU Upsets Kentucky With Last-Second Victory

LSU's Tyrell Ward hit a game-winning shot at the buzzer to secure a thrilling 75-74 victory over No. 17 Kentucky. Ward's heroics capped off his 17-point performance and marked LSU's second consecutive comeback win againstRead More

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Gabby Douglas Withdraws From Winter Cup After Testing Positive

Gymnastics fans were eagerly anticipating Gabby Douglas' return to competition at the Winter Cup in Louisville, Kentucky, this weekend. However, the 2012 Olympic champion had to withdraw from the event after revealing on sRead More

Slayer Reuniting For Two Festival Dates After Nearly Five Years

Slayer, one of the most iconic metal bands in history, has announced their reunion after nearly five years since officially disbanding. The band is set to perform at two festival dates this fall, with shows scheduled...Read More

UAW-Ford Agreement Reached For Kentucky Plant Contract

The United Auto Workers (UAW) has successfully reached an agreement with Ford over the local Kentucky plant contract. This development marks a significant milestone in the ongoing negotiations between the union and the autRead More

Southern Baptist Convention Expels Churches Over Policy Violations

The Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee recently voted to expel four congregations for different reasons. One church, Immanuel Baptist Church in Paducah, Kentucky, was ousted for having a woman as its seniorRead More

Singer Cynthia Strother Of The Bell Sisters Dies At 88

Cynthia Strother, one half of the popular teenage duo The Bell Sisters, has passed away at the age of 88 due to heart failure. Strother, along with her younger sister Kay, rose to fame in the...Read More

Conference Races Heat Up As Season Nears End

As the women's college basketball season nears its conclusion, the battles for conference championships are intensifying across the country. While No. 1 South Carolina has established a commanding lead in the SEC, other poRead More

Hilary Swank Opens Up About Challenges And Rewards Of Motherhood

Hilary Swank, the Oscar-winning actress, recently shared her experiences as a mother of twins and her excitement about her new film 'Ordinary Angels' at the premiere in New York. In April 2023, Swank and her husband...Read More

Bus driver buys pajamas for boy who missed Pajama Day

A heartwarming story of compassion and kindness recently unfolded in Kentucky, where bus driver Larry Farrish Jr. went out of his way to make a first grader's day brighter. It all started when Farrish noticed a...Read More

Winter weather alert: Over 50 million people impacted across U.S

As winter tightens its grip across the United States, more than 50 million people find themselves under winter weather alerts. A significant weather system tracking across Florida has garnered attention from meteorologistsRead More

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Sunisa Lee aims to compete at World Cup in Baku

In an exciting development for artistic gymnastics, Olympic gold medalist Sunisa Lee is set to compete at the World Cup in Baku next month to showcase her new element in the sport's code of points. Lee,...Read More

Auto industry concerned as Biden pushes EV market share goal

President Biden's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is set to implement new emission standards next month with the aim of increasing the market share of electric vehicles (EVs) to 60-67% by 2032. While this move is intRead More

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UConn, Iowa, Louisville, and Tennessee in Women's Champions Classic

UConn, Iowa, Louisville, and Tennessee are set to make history as they take part in the inaugural Women's Champions Classic on December 7. This doubleheader event will be held at the iconic Barclays Center and will...Read More

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Former World Series Champion Pitcher Don Gullett Dies at 73

Don Gullett, a former major league pitcher who played a crucial role in the success of several championship teams in the 1970s, passed away at the age of 73. Gullett's impressive career spanned nine seasons, during...Read More

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Ford CEO Considers Future Manufacturing Locations After UAW Strike

Last year's United Auto Workers' strike has significantly impacted Ford's relationship with the union, leading the automaker to reconsider its future manufacturing plans, according to Ford CEO Jim Farley. Speaking at the WRead More

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Country singer involved in fatal car accident, expresses condolences to victim

Country singer Alex Miller is currently mourning the loss of a life after being involved in a fatal car accident. The young artist, known for his appearance on American Idol season 19, was not driving either...Read More

Gonzaga's Mark Few aims for 25th consecutive NCAA tournament appearance

When Mark Few took over as the Gonzaga men’s basketball coach in 1999, little did anyone know that it would be the start of an extraordinary run. With the Bulldogs coming off an Elite Eight appearance...Read More

Renowned Soprano Wilhelmenia Fernandez Smith, Star of "Diva," Dies at 75

Renowned Soprano Wilhelmenia Wiggins Fernandez Smith, known for her captivating performances in the 1981 French film "Diva" and her illustrious operatic career across the United States and Europe, passed away at the age ofRead More

Trump-supporting Republicans turn against McConnell's leadership

In recent weeks, a growing number of US Senate Republicans who had previously aligned themselves with former President Donald Trump are expressing their dissatisfaction with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. This shiRead More

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