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08/01/2024

A 20-year-old is dead after drowning at Whale Beach on the East Shores of Lake Tahoe on Sunday.

08/01/2024

The 'High Performance Center' where US athletes train for Olympic events

Team USA’s Olympic track and field athletes are getting ready for competitions at an impressive training facility just outside of Paris.

08/01/2024

The Georgetown Police Department (GPD) posted on Facebook Thursday offering safety tips in the event of a shooting.

08/01/2024

All eyes should be on the night sky as meteor showers, a supermoon, and a conjunction of planets are on tap for Kentuckians to enjoy in August.

08/01/2024

Olympic gymnasts chime in after Simone Biles throws shade at former teammate

Biles, now the most decorated Olympic gymnast of all time, led Team USA to a dominant win in the women’s gymnastics final. Then she took to social media to share a photo of her teammates whil…

08/01/2024

Another Severe T-Storm Watch is in place for thise evening.

Meteorologist Justin Esterly Fox 56 Weather is tracking the storms and will provide more updates tonight at 6:30 and 7 pm on Fox 56 News!

Severe T-Storm Watch until 8 pm for the highlighted counties

Damaging winds the main threat, with the potential for flash flooding.

08/01/2024

The sheriff's office is encouraging residents in the area to check their security cameras in case the vehicle or driver was recorded.

The sheriff’s office is encouraging residents in the area to check their security cameras in case the vehicle or driver was recorded.

08/01/2024

The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) is seeking to remedy the stress of applying for financial aid with a free event full of games, giveaways, snacks, and a free movie!

08/01/2024

Two siblings in South Carolina were arrested and charged with assault after insults over unseasoned chicken turned into a brawl involving Raid bug spray, a gun, and a knife.

08/01/2024

Former Kentucky governor Steve Beshear was injured in a car accident Wednesday morning.

08/01/2024

We'll see scattered showers and storms this morning, but late afternoon into the evening, another complex of storms will move through the state.

We’ll see scattered showers and storms this morning, but late afternoon into the evening, another complex of storms will move through the state.

08/01/2024

It's certainly not cheap to keep your car on the road. There's gas, insurance, car maintenance, and so much more. But depending on where you're located in the U.S., you may be able to save some cash on your typical vehicular fees.

It’s certainly not cheap to keep your car on the road. There’s gas, insurance, car maintenance, and so much more. But depending on where you’re located in the U.S., you may be abl…

08/01/2024

How a fencer from Queens is breaking Olympic barriers

On Sunday, history was made in fencing when Lauren Scruggs, a 21-year-old fencer from Queens, became the first Black American woman to win an individual medal in the event at the Olympics.

08/01/2024

A staffer at Broward County Public Schools in Florida was suspended Tuesday after her transgender daughter played a girls sports team, which violates state law.

08/01/2024

Christmas came early for children in the Appalachia region, all thanks to Christian Appalachian Project (CAP).

08/01/2024

Don't want to get a ticket ahead of last-minute summer travels? Here is where KSP will hold traffic safety checkpoints

Don’t want to get a ticket ahead of last-minute summer travels? Here is where KSP will hold traffic safety checkpoints

08/01/2024

Here's the full list of Paris Olympics medal winners

The 2024 Olympics are underway. The United States led the medal standings after the fifth day of competition with host France second, but more winners will join the list every day from July 27-Aug.…

08/01/2024

In 1949, Harry Truman announced to the world that the Soviet Union had tested their atomic bomb, "Nature Boy" Ric Flair was born, and the first network television broadcast took place.

In 1949, Harry Truman announced to the world that the Soviet Union had tested their atomic bomb, “Nature Boy” Ric Flair was born, and the first network television broadcast took place.

08/01/2024

Families in Pulaski County are recovering from major damage left behind by Tuesday’s severe weather.

08/01/2024

What to watch: Simone Biles seeks 2nd all-around gold

Biles will attempt to become the oldest women’s all-around champion since 1952…

08/01/2024

Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered that from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, all flags at state buildings will be flown at half-staff.

08/01/2024

Flying Paris Olympic cauldron was never fully tested, here's why

PARIS (AP) — The night the Olympic and Paralympic cauldron first flew over Paris, its designer Mathieu Lehanneur held his breath: Nothing could go wrong. The balloon, lit by the Olympic t…

08/01/2024

It's unclear when the auction could begin, but an attorney involved in the case said it could happen "soon."

It’s unclear when the auction could begin, but an attorney involved in the case said it could happen “soon.”

08/01/2024

Taco Bell announced Wednesday it would be expanding its use of AI to hundreds of drive-thru locations by the end of the year.

08/01/2024

Frontier Airlines is now offering flights for as low as $19 from dozens of airports across the U.S. as part of its "Greatest of All Time" promotion.

Frontier Airlines is now offering flights for as low as $19 from dozens of airports across the U.S. as part of its “Greatest of All Time” promotion.

08/01/2024

These are the Olympic souvenirs everyone wants

Would you wear one of these?

08/01/2024

She spent her life savings to get to her 7th Olympics

Covered with pins and adornments, Vivianne Robinson is hard to miss in the streets of Paris.

08/01/2024

PHOTOS: Paris Olympics turn city into a vibrant canvas

With the Olympics as their canvas, there are personal portraits being painted all around the City of Light.

08/01/2024

There are two ways you can take advantage of the all-you-can-eat pancakes.

08/01/2024

The Kentucky State Police are searching for a registered s*x offender.

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7.26.24 Weather

While most stay dry today and Saturday, storm chances ramp up starting Sunday and continue through next midweek. It's another stretch of active weather heading our way with strong storms a possibility. Here's the latest on what we're tracking, below!

Kentuckians may have spilled their guts when Olivia Rodrigo brought out this surprise guest at Rupp Arena 💜 Fans flocked to downtown Lexington on Wednesday night for the sold-out GUTS world tour. What they didn’t know was that Olivia had a few tricks up her sleeve.

7.25.24 Weather

A few more storms will be possible today before a drier look briefly takes over. Heat and humidity ramp back up for the weekend with a potentially active forecast next week. Here's the latest, below!

7.24.24 Weather

More storms fire up this afternoon and evening with additional rain chances ahead late week. More on the unsettled forecast and the warm-up ahead, below!

7.19.24 Weather

A warming trend takes us through the weekend with spotty rain chances along the way. More storm chances show up into next midweek as an unsettled pattern could bring much needed rain our way. The latest on the forecast ahead, below!

7.18.24 Weather

The cool down has arrived! More on the temperatures ahead and the unsettled pattern bringing daily storm chances to the area next week, below!

7.17.24 Weather

Additional storm chances ahead through this evening with strong storms possible once again. Here's the latest on storm timing, impacts, and the cool down ahead, below! #kywx

7.16.24 Weather

Tracking scattered storm chances through tonight with more rain chances possible Wednesday. Storms that develop could be on the stronger side. Here's the latest on storm timing, impacts, and the cool down ahead, below!

7.15.24 Weather

Another steamy day in store for the Commonwealth before strong storms come rumbling back to the forecast. More on the unsettled pattern through midweek and a big cooldown heading our way, below!

A Floyd County Animal Shelter official's heart skipped a beat when a notification came in at midnight stating, “A person has been detected in your cat room.” However, when they opened the footage, it wasn’t what they thought it’d be. MORE: https://trib.al/t32D2od

7.11.24 Weather

It's all about the heat and humidity that ramp up through the weekend with a lot of steam showing up early next week. More on those hot conditions and our next best rain chance showing up, below!

7.10.24 Weather

A breezy and cooler brand of air briefly settles in before mother nature cranks up the heat dial for the weekend. More on the steamy conditions and our next rain chance ahead, below! #kywx

7.9.24 Weather

The severe threat is increasing across the area through this evening with storms capable of producing tornadoes and damaging wind gusts. More on storm timing, threats and impacts, below. #kywx

7.5.24 Weather

Tracking severe storms across eastern Kentucky...

7.4.24 Weather

Strong to severe storms possible this afternoon and evening with all modes of severe weather on the table. Here's the latest on our severe threat today and Friday, below. #kywx

7.3.24 Weather

Our storm threat increases through this afternoon with strong to severe storms possible. More on storm timing, impacts, and the unsettled holiday forecast ahead, below. #kywx

7.2.24 Weather

The heat and humidity ramp back up as stormy conditions take over through the holiday. More on the unsettled pattern and strong storm chances ahead, below! #kywx

7.1.24 Weather

September-like feel wins out for now, heat and humidity return through midweek with strong storms possible. More on the unsettled holiday forecast ahead, below! #kywx