Kentucky State Parks getting $50 million more in improvements to ‘guest experiences’
Announcing $50 million in infrastructure projects to bolster and make improvements to Kentucky State Parks, Gov. Matt Bevin has ceremonially signed House Bill 268, a measure that made the parks funding possible.
The $50 million for parks was included in a bond issue approved earlier this year by Gov....
Atlas Obscura: The Easter egg tree almost became an American tradition, probably a German import
By Anne Ewbank
Atlas Obscura
In the Spring of 1895, Louis C. Tiffany, of stained-glass and jewelry fame, held a lavish “Mayflower Festival” to benefit a local hospital.
“Among the evening’s entertainments,”...
Monday — April 22 — is last chance to register to vote in the May 21 primary election
Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes reminds eligible Kentuckians to register to vote by the deadline, April 22, ahead of the Commonwealth’s Primary Election on May 21.
“We’ve...
Sen. McConnell aims to sponsor legislation making 21 the legal age to buy tobacco products in all states
By Al Cross and Melissa Patrick
Kentucky Health News
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday that he would sponsor legislation to make 21 the legal age to buy tobacco products in every state...
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BBB Trends: Getting a barrage of robocalls? Technically there may be a solution coming
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau The rise of complaints from consumers and businesses alike about the barrage of robocalls has reached a feverish... - More »
- Applications are open for Commerce Lexington's Leadership Lexington class; here's how to apply
- Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary March 2019 unemployment rate at 4 percent
- Cassadee Pope headlines 'CMT Next Women of Country Tour;' will meet fans at Vera Bradley store
- CHI Saint Joseph Health partners with Bluegrass Sports Commission to present 35th Annual A Midsummer Night's Run
- Keven Moore: Spring has arrived, yard needs mowing, but grass clippings can be dangerous . . .
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Kentucky has high rate of improper payments in the Unemployment Insurance program
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky has one of the highest rates of improper payments in the Unemployment Insurance program, but state officials say... - More »
- Monday -- April 22 -- is last chance to register to vote in the May 21 primary election
- Deadline is Monday to submit entries for Willis Memorial Foundation Historic Preservation Awards
- John Tilley announces grant applications for federal Victims Of Crime Act to be available on May 3
- Transportation Cabinet in final stages of testing new driver's license system; to pilot in Woodford, Franklin
- Public Service Commission sets meeting on KY American Water pending rate increase on May 6
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Healthy Headlines: Learn CPR, it helped Karen Carr save husband Jeff’s life; he choose healthier lifestyle
St. Elizabeth Healthcare It should have been a quiet evening at home watching TV. “There was no warning, no nothing,” Karen Carr recalls of the December... - More »
- Appalachian residents more likely to die from smoking-related diseases; how to decrease smoking
- CHI Saint Joseph Medical expanding health care services in Winchester; expected completion in 2020
- Kosair Charities' Face It Movement brings together partners, leaders committed to ending child abuse
- Feds indict 60, some doctors, in Appalachia (including KY) for illegal prescribing of pain pills
- Kentucky Harm Reduction Summit focuses on reducing negative consequences of illegal drug use
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2nd Annual Brews, Boots & Beats to benefit KVC KY’s service to child welfare, behavioral healthcare
KVC Kentucky will host the 2nd Annual BREWS, BOOTS & BEATS presented by Sleep Outfitters and Tempur Sealy, at Fasig- Tipton on May 17 to raise funds... - More »
- KET to host discussion of 'Early Learning' and impact on child's school success
- Don Franklin Family of Dealerships presented check to American Heart Association's campaign
- KY Chapter of Speedway Charities to host 7th annual Clay Shoot at Elk Creek to benefit children
- NTRA Charities provides $100,000 grant to UK's Ag Equine Programs for surfaces and safety laboratory
- League of Women Voters of Lexington to host Circuit Court Judge candidate forum on April 25
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Kentucky Teacher: Summary of new legislation passed by General Assembly; most in effect June 27
By Jennifer Fraker Kentucky Teacher Local school boards and districts will see changes as a result of legislation passed during the Kentucky General... - More »
- Governor's School for Entrepreneurs selects 72 high school students for program at NKU this summer
- UK student, professor pioneer a first in stratospheric measurements, aiming for better weather forecasting
- A historic grant: UK gets four-year $87 million grant to lead HEALing Communities project on opioids
- Lafayette High School students garner another invitation to Japan for 10 days this summer
- Trigg County's G-CAN team takes top prize at Lt. Governor's Entreprenuership Challenge competition
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Jamie Vaught: UK’s new recruit, Nate Sestina, can impact game on frontline and perimeter
Nate Sestina, a graduate transfer from Bucknell University, is one of UK’s new faces for the 2019-20 basketball team. But who is Sestina? I wanted to... - More »
- Kleber Wildlife Management Area in Owen County now open for turkey hunting; get license online
- UK's freshman EJ Montgomery to try for NBA Draft, hoping to be a first-rounder; but could return
- Calipari rebuilding as Nate Sestina, a graduate transfer from Bucknell, and Keion Brooks join roster
- Keldon Johnson will stay in NBA Draft, ending collegiate career; Jemarl Baker to transfer
- Tyler Herro decides to stay in the NBA Draft, ending possibility of returning to UK for a second season
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Health department issues alert about Hepatitis A threat if you ate at Roosters on April 16
An employee at Roosters, 124 Marketplace Dr., has been diagnosed with a confirmed case of hepatitis A. As a result, customers who ate at the restaurant... - More »
- Sen. McConnell aims to sponsor legislation making 21 the legal age to buy tobacco products in all states
- KYTC names student winners of its Adopt-a-Highway Art Contest -- winners are across the state
- Jim Beam Bourbon donates $5 million to UK for the James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits
- Nearly 12,000 students headed to Rupp Arena for STLP State Championship on Thursday
- Legends 'Summer Kickoff at the Ballpark' features Ludacris and more; tickets on sale April 19
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PSC says it has received 700 reports of damage to natural gas lines since July; call before you dig
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Since the Kentucky Public Service Commission took over responsibility for enforcing the state’s Call Before You Dig program... - More »
- Campbellsville University to celebrate William Shakespeare’s birthday on April 23
- Art Lander's Outdoors: Snakes are common across rural Kentucky, and play beneficial role in nature
- Beshear demands Kentucky teacher attendance record subpoenas issued by state be rescinded
- Expert speakers, diverse topics coming to Ky. Main Street 40th Anniversary Conference in Covington
- National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week: Two KSP examples of actions that saved lives
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Kentucky State Parks getting $50 million more in improvements to ‘guest experiences’
Announcing $50 million in infrastructure projects to bolster and make improvements to Kentucky State Parks, Gov. Matt Bevin has ceremonially signed House... - More »
- Atlas Obscura: The Easter egg tree almost became an American tradition, probably a German import
- Lex's recycling center expected to reopen Monday; closed since Thursday due to broken conveyor belt
- UK student Lauren Hudson writes fourth book, working with father, grandfather
- Prevention may ease bear issues for Kentucky residents; most problems with bears center around food
- Beth Underwood: Some favorite Easter nuggets -- chocolate bunnies, colored eggs, Peeps, and more
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Stuart Sanders: In light of Notre Dame fire, Kentucky needs to ensure preservation of its treasures
When Notre Dame Cathedral burned on April 15, people across the world mourned the damage. They shared family photographs taken at the cathedral, worried... - More »
- Commentary: Earth Day's movement for healthy environment continues with call to action on climate
- Keith Inman: We like being #1 in most ways -- but not (as we are) for being first in nation for child abuse
- Bill Straub: Since it's baseball season, let's bat some things around - oops, out of strikes already
- Richard Nelson: Equality Act has a clever, noble name but carries troubling consequences
- Constance Alexander: Mark Twain might be pleased with this poetry celebration that's ahead of its times
