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The University of Kentucky basketball team is becoming the Great American Melting Pot. Within the week, Coach John Calipari hopes to have 6'10" New Zealand forward Tai Wynyard on the team and playing. HOPES to have.

Kids say the darndest things.  And sometimes, through their innocence, they can simplify and paint a crystal clear picture of an insanely complicated world.  That's exactly what happened this week in Ryan Nowak's 5th grade class at Saint Wendel Catholic School in Wadesville, IN.  Mr. Nowak challenged his students to write argumentative paragraphs answering the question, "Should Syrian refugee

Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff today (11/16) through Thursday (11/19) at sunset in honor of the victims of the terrorist attacks in Paris, France last Friday.

With the Paris terrorist attacks over, many Americans are wanting to know if their family, friends, and loved ones are safe. One such group from Owensboro is in Paris, the Golden Partners senior citizen group. They are affiliated with the Owensboro HealthPark.

Earlier this week, the United States, Iran and five other world powers came to an agreement about Iran's nuclear program. One of the biggest critics of the agreement is Israel, particularly Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel's Ambassador to the United States, Ron Dermer, discussed the issues that most concern Israel in an interview.

Huts for Haiti is an Owensboro-based non-profit looking to make a huge impact on the people of Haiti. I had the pleasure of learning more about this wonderful group of people on Friday at Shoe Stop while broadcasting with the Angels for Ashley cooking team during their fundraiser. I interviewed the visionary for Huts for Haiti and this mission is impressive, to say the least.

We all remember the Ice Bucket Challenge from last year. People from all over the world joined together in the fight again ALS. But, do you remember how the challenge got started? It began with Pete Frates. ESPN's SC Featured updated us on Pete and his condition today, on Father's Day, and for a very good reason. Pete is now a Daddy and even though he can't verbalize his feelings, his pride and jo

The first water slide I ever rode was just a simple playground type at the pool in Hartford. It was painted white at one point and I slid down on it so much, it wore a tiny hole in my suit, scandalous! They eventually stepped up their game to a twisty slide. I wore it out, not my suit, too. Alas, the Hartford pool is long gone. Never in a million years would I imagine seeing a slide like this at a

The death toll from last month's devastating Nepal earthquake has climbed past 7000. But for those who've survived, times are still treacherous. So every Red Cross worker that can lend hand is a blessing.

In case you missed it, along with the Kentucky Derby and the fight of the century taking place Saturday, a new royal baby was born, a princess! The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (William and Kate) officially introduced their new daughter and she now has a name: Charlotte Elizabeth Diana. Here's the name announcement.