City of Newport receives final approval for riverfront SkyWheel; construction to start ‘as soon as possible’
The U.S. Army of Engineers has approved The City of Newport’s permit for construction of SkyWheel, the riverfront observation wheel planned for the city’s popular riverfront.
The 230-foot tall SkyWheel featuring 30 climate-controlled gondolas will be built at Newport on the Levee adjacent...
BBB Trends: School dazed? Watch for identity theft; share information only on need-to-know basis
By Sandra Guile
Better Business Bureau
In just a few short weeks, school bells will ring announcing the start of another school year. For many parents, that means forms, forms, and more forms -— applications...
Pew Trusts: Exchange programs helping Kentuckians embrace new areas, think beyond urban vs. rural
The Rural-Urban Exchange steering committee at the University of Minnesota, Morris, in 2017. RUX brings together Kentuckians interested in getting to know different areas of the state while developing...
House panel chooses Governor Matt Bevin’s pension plan; floor debate set to proceed Monday
By Tom Latek
Kentucky Today
Day two of the special session of the Kentucky General Assembly saw Gov. Matt Bevin’s public pension proposal clear a House committee on Saturday, while two bills sponsored...
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BBB Trends: School dazed? Watch for identity theft; share information only on need-to-know basis
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau In just a few short weeks, school bells will ring announcing the start of another school year. For many parents,... - More »
- Diageo breaks ground on $130 million distillery in Marion Co.; expected to be fully operational in 2021
- All Charming Charlie stores are closing, including at Lexington Green; price reductions in effect now
- Keven Moore: Electrical shock drowning is a silent killer -- please be careful when boating this summer
- Braidy Industries' Bouchard confident Atlas mill on path to impacting Eastern Kentucky economy
- International Farmaceutical Extracts announces CBD oil production facility to locate in Danville
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Kentucky State Police recognizes 14 civilian employees from across state at annual ceremony
Kentucky State Police honored fourteen civilian employees today at a ceremony in Lexington. These award winners have exceled in public service and dedication... - More »
- PSC investigates nearly 1,000 damages to gas pipelines in past year, issues more than 400 citations
- Lexington-Fayette County Health Department to spray for mosquitoes from 3-6 a.m. on Tuesday (July 23)
- Kentucky’s unemployment rate for June at 4.1 percent, a slight increase from May’s jobless figure
- Pension legislation the only item on agenda as Bevin makes formal call for special session Thursday
- PPC Secretary Gail Russell appoints Marni Gibson as acting Deputy Commissioner of DFI
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Jewish Hospital quits heart transplants; U of L says there is less need and can’t start program of its own
Financially ailing Jewish Hospital, which was once a national leader in heart transplants but has done only one this year, says it is putting the program... - More »
- Database shows Kentucky ranked second for most legal pain pills per person between 2006 and 2012
- After years of steady increases, Kentucky's overdose deaths declined in 2018; first time since 2013
- Tour raising awareness of post-traumatic stress among healthcare providers to visit Lexington
- Health officials urge public to take steps to avoid injury, illness during extreme summertime heat
- DHP reminds Kentuckians to reduce potential rabies exposure by avoiding contact with bats, wild animals
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Nonprofit wildlife sales proceeds from special commission permits to be used in Kentucky
The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission has awarded special commission permits for the 2019-20 seasons to qualifying nonprofit wildlife conservation... - More »
- Kentucky Horse Council offers Large Animal Emergency Rescue training Sept. 20-22 in Lexington
- Trust For Life, KODA unveils innovative ‘Life Lift’ cell phone digital gaming app for tech-savvy generation
- American Water Charitable Foundation Awards Keep Communities Flowing Grant to Millersburg Parks
- Community Ticket Grant program connects local nonprofits with Actors Theatre of Louisville
- Lexington Habitat for Humanity to celebrate another family's completed home on Saturday
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LaGrange resident William ‘B.J.’ Senior elected as president of Campbellsville Board of Alumni
William “B.J.” Senior, a resident of LaGrange, has been elected as the 2019 president of the Campbellsville University Board of Alumni. The... - More »
- Child care grants awarded to EKU will help low-income student parents in pursuit of degrees
- WKU’s ‘First Year Village’ project moving forward, expected to open for students in fall 2021
- Rowan County high school teacher Bradley McKinney named Kentucky Agriculture Teacher of the Year
- EKU online graduate course for teaching program wins 2019 Catalyst Award from Blackboard
- Campbellsville University's new Heilman Student Wellness Center set to open for fall semester
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EKU picked third in Ohio Valley Conference preseason poll; Jacksonville State tabbed as favorite
Media members from around the Ohio Valley Conference have picked the Eastern Kentucky University football team to finish third in the preseason poll. EKU... - More »
- WKU junior center Seth Joest named to 2019 Rimington Trophy Award Watch List
- UK picked to finish sixth in SEC East by league media; four Wildcats voted on All-SEC preseason list
- Kentucky coach Mark Stoops unconcerned with Cats early-season ranking as first polls set for release
- Former Coastal Carolina assistant Patrick Blake joins EKU men’s basketball coaching staff
- WKU’s Pate voted to All-Conference USA Preseason Team; Hilltoppers picked fifth in East Division poll
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City of Newport receives final approval for riverfront SkyWheel; construction to start ‘as soon as possible’
The U.S. Army of Engineers has approved The City of Newport’s permit for construction of SkyWheel, the riverfront observation wheel planned for the... - More »
- House panel chooses Governor Matt Bevin's pension plan; floor debate set to proceed Monday
- Three measures introduced as Kentucky General Assembly special session convenes in Frankfort
- Marylou Whitney, philanthropist and Thoroughbred breeder, dies at age 93 at her home in Saratoga
- Kentucky conservation officer arrests federal fugitive in Green River Lake Wildlife Management Area
- Lexington activates Phase 2 Heat Alert as temperatures, heat index expected to reach mid-90s
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Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Find the thermocline for productive bass fishing during dog days of summer
By Lee McClellan Special to KyForward The constant heavy rain systems that plagued Kentucky all spring and early summer finally abated over the past few... - More »
- Pew Trusts: Exchange programs helping Kentuckians embrace new areas, think beyond urban vs. rural
- Experience frontier living during Carter Caves State Resort Park’s 28th annual Pioneer Life Week
- UK agricultural meteorologist warns of livestock heat dangers across Kentucky through the weekend
- Art Lander's Outdoors: Ky's fourth species of Black Bass a mystery limited to Cumberland headwaters
- Nine designated Certified Local Government communities earn historic preservation grants
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Today it’s 50 years: Men walked on face of the Moon and UK professors, grads were part of Apollo team
By Jenny Wells University of Kentucky Today marks 50 years since human beings first landed and walked on the surface of the moon. Nearly 650 million people... - More »
- Fifty years ago, the first men to reach the Moon spurred the imaginations of legions of 'Moon Men'
- During ramp-up to the 50th anniversary of first moon landing, you can go to Moon (it's not that far)
- Louisville Palace announces 2019 summer movies series schedule and backpack drive
- EKU to host modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ in the Ravine
- Makings of a Master exhibit introduces new pieces for run at Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center
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Lauren and Rob Hudson: America is exceptional; education and training is key to jobs, the economy
This week, we focus on how education and training can make or break America’s ability to remain an exceptional country. Education and training, now more... - More »
- Al Cross: McGrath stumbles, Broihier steps up, others in wings, then there's Mitch McConnell
- Bill Straub: Trump doubles down on congresswomen of color who ARE already where they belong
- Commentary: Public health is where science, politics meet but that doesn't change need for vaccinations
- Constance Alexander: Historian Jill Lepore's book chronicles life of 'Anonymous' woman named Jane
- Lauren and Rob Hudson: Positive messages for youth; exceptionalism through education
