Growing up in western Kentucky, I’ve heard many tales of the Green River. Many of them were stories about my grandfather’s adventures. In his youth, he would disappear for weeks at a time, and he was usually working on some kind of commercial craft on the river.

‘Blue Holes’ in the Green River

None of those stories, however, included anything about “blue holes.” While I enjoy the irony of the Green River having blue holes, I will inform you that those holes are very attractive to adventure seekers. I had a friend who used to be a commercial diver, and he would get jobs on the Green River. He casually mentioned a “blue hole” years ago, but I didn’t think to ask him what he was talking about. Now I know.

It’s in Hart County where folks go for the blue holes. They’re located at Blueway on the Green, which is part of the National Water Trail. The Nolin River (its lake is one of my favorites) also features a blueway.

Where to Find the Green River’s ‘Blue Holes’

If you are interested in finding blue holes, then you may already know that they are caves deep beneath the water’s surface. And since we’re talking about Hart County, deep in the heart of cave country, that makes sense.

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If you’re intrigued enough, Hart County Tourism offers a downloadable map that illustrates the details about the Green River’s Blueway. And just how blue is the Green River Blueway? See for yourself.

Don’t sleep on Hart County. Between Blueways, caves, and Kentucky Down Under, you can’t go wrong making it the focus of a weekend road trip.

The West Virginia Mountaineers (41-14) meet the Kentucky Wildcats (29-24) in the first game of the Clemson Regional in the NCAA tournament.

West Virginia vs. Kentucky Series History

Kentucky leads 12-2

Last Meeting: Kentucky 10, West Virginia 0 (June 4, 2023, Lexington, KY, NCAA Regional)

Location: Clemson, South Carolina, Doug Kingsmore Stadium (6,272)

When: Friday, May 30

First Pitch: 12:00 p.m. EST

Stream: ESPNU

Radio: Andrew Caridi (PBP), Jake Weghorst (analyst) Mountaineer Sports Network from Learfield IMG College (Radio affiliates)

WVU Game Notes

– Logan Sauve and Griffin Kirn were named All-Big 12 First Team while Kyle West and Jack Kartsonas earned spots on the second team. Gavin Kelly was named to the All-Freshman Team while four others – Jace Rinehart, Sam White, Chase Meyer, and Reese Bassinger – were honorable mention.

– The Mountaineers won their first 13 games of the season, the fourth-best start in program history.

– Steve Sabins is in his first season at the helm in Morgantown. He has spent the previous nine seasons on staff with the Mountaineers, including the past three as Associate Head Coach.

– In the Big 12 Preseason Poll, the Mountaineers were picked fourth, the highest predicted finish since joining the league.

– West Virginia has finished with a .500-or-better record in 11 of 12 seasons in the Big 12.

– The Mountaineers’ 56-game schedule features 14 meetings with teams that reached the 2024 NCAA Tournament.

– 2025 will be the 11th season the Mountaineers play at Wagener Field at Kendrick Family Ballpark. The field was named after Rick and Jay Wagener on Aug. 30, 2021, following a major gift donation to the program. Rick Wagener was a standout pitcher at WVU from 1968-71. The ballpark was renamed after alum and principal owner of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Ken Kendrick and his family, in 2024.

– WVU is set to play 25 home games this spring. The squad has had a winning record at the facility for eight straight years and is coming off a season in which it went 17-6 in games played in Morgantown.

– The Mountaineers are coming off a historic season in 2024, advancing to the NCAA Super Regionals for the first time in program history. WVU swept through the Tucson regional as the three seed before falling in two one-run games at North Carolina.

In a plot twist nobody expected from the DMV, Kentucky has decided to waive fees for a whole bunch of essential driving documents. Driver’s licenses, IDs, registrations, and even titles are now free for some Kentucky residents.

This isn’t a promo, a discount code, or a buy-one-get-one-free situation. It’s part of a real executive order from Governor Andy Beshear, issued after the devastating tornadoes which ripped through parts of the state in mid-May 2025. The order gives drivers in disaster-affected areas one less thing to stress over, especially when their mailbox may currently be wedged in a tree.

What exactly is being offered?

Governor Beshear’s executive order waives fees and suspends the usual requirements for reissuing crucial driving documents. Basically, if a tornado messed up your life (and your paperwork), you can now get replacements at zero cost.

This applies to:

• Duplicate driver’s licenses and ID cards: If yours was lost, soaked, or yeeted into another ZIP code, you can request a fresh one—free of charge.
• Vehicle documents: That includes duplicate registrations, titles, and paperwork for vehicle liens. Normally you’d pay a small fortune for that stack of paper. Now? Nada.

Under normal conditions, these fees range from $3 for a duplicate registration to $48 for an eight-year REAL ID license. It’s not quite student loan forgiveness, but it’s a win in the middle of a rough season.

Who qualifies?

The executive order covers residents in the following counties:

• Caldwell
• Christian
• Laurel
• Pulaski
• Russell
• Todd
• Trigg
• Union

Also included are any counties declared a major disaster area by the federal government or added to the emergency list in the aftermath of the May 16 tornado outbreak.

If you’re not sure whether your county qualifies, here’s a solid test: if your street looks like it hosted a blender full of trees, debris, and power lines last week, you’re probably eligible.

How to apply for free licenses and documents

This is where things actually get refreshingly simple. Here’s what to do:

1. For licenses and ID cards: Head to any Regional Driver Licensing Office in Kentucky. They’ll take care of your request, no questions about your damaged documents necessary (though you may need to prove residency).
2. For vehicle-related paperwork: Go to your local county clerk’s office. They’ll handle titles, lien statements, and registration forms—again, no fees if you live in a qualifying county.

Just bring some proof of residence—a utility bill, mail, or even a tattered driver’s license if it survived the storm.

Laurel County alone saw wind speeds hit 170 mph, leveling homes and damaging over 1,500 buildings. In total, the storms killed at least 19 people statewide and caused hundreds of millions of dollars in damage. With so many rebuilding their lives, even something as basic as getting a replacement license becomes a major burden.

That’s where this executive order comes in—it’s not flashy, but it’s practical help at the exact right time.

Real help, not red tape

Let’s be real—most of us expect any government program to come with a side of confusion and three rounds of paperwork. But this one’s different. The state isn’t asking for online forms, long lines, or complicated proof. You just walk in, ask for what you lost, and walk out with it—free.

It’s the government doing something helpful… and on time. (We’re as shocked as you are.)

For thousands of Kentuckians recovering from one of the worst tornado seasons in recent memory, this isn’t just about a plastic card. It’s about mobility, freedom, and access. A driver’s license isn’t just for the road—it’s your way back to work, to school, to your life.