Kentucky
A chunk of history returns home 148 years after Kentucky meat shower
BATH COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) – There are countless small towns out there that have something that makes them special, and for Bath County, Kentucky, there’s a piece that leaves researchers stumped, and it sets the county apart from the rest.
Bath county, specifically Olympia Springs, is the home of the Kentucky meat shower.
“On March 3rd of 1876, Mrs. Rebecca Crouch was outside with her grandson, and out of the clear blue sky, meat started to rain down,” said Bath County History Museum Curator Brent Frizzell.
“They gathered up what was remaining and they say it was a horse wagon full, and I think everyone knows what that means, and I think people in the area ate it,” said Transylvania University Professor of Art Kurt Gohde.
A slice of the meat was saved from the phenomenon and has been under the care of Transylvania University.
On Saturday, the Bath County History Museum got to return this sliver back to its original meat locker.
“A lot of people left impressed and enjoyed very interesting stories that actually came from other people who had relatives or descendants of people that visited or saw it back when it happened,” Frizzell said.
Godhe explains some of the theories researchers have on what kind of meat it is and how it got there.
“An interesting one includes a weather pattern where winds will pick up small fish and frogs and I think its called an up spout, and then they lay them down in another place. For me, the vulture vomit theory is the only one that feels possible,” Godhe said.
Godhe added while the studying and DNA testing of the meat have been inconclusive, it’s been fleshing out the speculation.
“Just to be in a space where everyone who walks through the door knows the story and many of them feel like a personal connection to the story, is an incredible experience,” said Godhe.
Although the sample is back at Transylvania University, Frizzell said they are already planning to host more events where people can come and view it in person.
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A wide receiver from Belle Glade, Florida, Gilmore totaled 28 receptions for 313 yards and one touchdown for the Wildcats during the 2025 season. The 6-foot-1 sophomore has had a very interesting offseason as he entered the portal, flipped a commitment, and is now back in Lexington.
After the 2025 season, Gilmore committed to Louisville when he entered the transfer portal, then flipped his commitment to Baylor, and ultimately signed with the Bears. To end Gilmore’s portal saga, he’s now back in a familiar place with the Wildcats.
When the 2026 season begins, Gilmore will have two years of eligibility remaining.
Gilmore had a solid sophomore campaign with the Wildcats, appearing in all 12 games. His best game of the season came in the late-season loss against Vanderbilt. He tallied six catches for 55 yards in the game.
With Kentucky losing most of its wide receiver production from last season, this is a significant pickup, and it won’t be surprising if Gilmore is back in the starting lineup this fall.
As for the Aggies, the only name on the report is Mackenzie Mgbako, a one-time Kentucky target who remains out for the season after undergoing foot surgery. Texas A&M head coach Bucky McMilan said today that Mgbako will return next season, which would be a big boost for the Aggies before the offseason begins.
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COVINGTON, Ky. (WKRC) – The Licking River Bridge was demolished Monday morning in a controlled blast, clearing the way for a replacement structure.
Authorities established a 1,000-foot safety perimeter, closed nearby roads and asked residents to shelter in place before the demolition. The bridge collapsed within seconds of the blast.
“Today we say goodbye to a bridge that has served Kentuckians for nearly a century and we make room for something new. A signature bridge that is safer, stronger and we make room for something new,” Gov. Andy Beshear said. “This region, like the rest of the commonwealth, is evolving, it is booming, it’s economy growing every day. What we’re doing together is building our new Kentucky home.”
The Licking River Bridge is now history after crews brought it down with a controlled demolition Monday morning. (WKRC)
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Crews will begin construction on the new bridge after debris removal is complete. The replacement bridge is expected to open in the summer of 2028.
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