Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell visits Laurel County after devastating tornado

Longtime Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell was in Laurel County on Friday, visiting an area that was rocked by an EF4 tornado last Friday night.The tornado killed at least 19 people across the Commonwealth, with 17 of those deaths in Laurel County.Two others …

Summer Food Program extended for 450,000 Kentucky children

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear has announced that healthy meals will continue to be provided for 450,000 Kentucky children over the summer. According to a release by the governor’s office,  the federal government approved an extension of the Summer …

Bleav in Kentucky talks basketball roster moves and SGA winning NBA MVP

With the commitment of Braydon Hawthorne, the Kentucky Wildcats have just about set their 2025-26 men’s basketball roster. On the latest episode of Bleav in Kentucky, Vinny Hardy and Aaron Gershon discussed the latest roster move and what’s next for the …

REPLAY: Highlights from WAVE’s coverage of Kentucky Derby 151

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The 151st Run for the Roses is in the history books, and Sovereignty won the race on a sloppy track. But before that could happen, people were celebrating inside and outside of Churchill Downs, showing off their carefully curated …

REPLAY: Highlights from WAVE’s coverage of Kentucky Oaks 151

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The 151st Run for the Lillies has come and gone, and Churchill Downs is already preparing for next year. First-timers and veterans came out together to enjoy the festivities, honor breast and ovarian cancer survivors in the annual …

Kentucky’s first claw arcade opens Saturday

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A Japan-inspired claw arcade is opening in Louisville on Saturday. Claw Zone Arcade is located at 5629 Outer Loop. The owner says he wanted to bring an experience to Kentucky that people typically see overseas. Unlike normal …

Over $800K awarded to seven Kentucky counties to improve roadways

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WBKO) - Over $800,000 was awarded to seven counties to improve roadways. Gov. Andy Beshear and Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) Secretary Rebecca Goodman made the announcement today that $886,151 was awarded to improve the safety of …

Kentucky lawmaker reveals new JCPS superintendent

Beshear requests FEMA aid for Kentucky counties after severe weather

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Following severe weather that hit much of the state last weekend, Gov. Andy Beshear has submitted a request to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to ask for individual assistance to eight counties and public assistance for 22 counties …

Kentucky lawmaker reveals new JCPS superintendent

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Kentucky State Representative Jason Nemes confirmed the identity of JCPS’ new superintendent in a social media post before the district officially announced it. In the post, Nemes said the new superintendent will be Dr. H. Brian …