Kentucky Labor Cabinet reports recouping over $118k for state workers, for wage and hour violations
Last month, the Labor Cabinet recouped $118,337.13 in unpaid wages for Kentucky workers. This brings the total amount recovered for…
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Bluegrass & Backroads: North American International Livestock Exhibition is all about the animals
The North American International Livestock Exhibition in Louisville is the world’s largest all-breed livestock show, with nearly 30,000 entries. Follow…
NKY students among those in cast for WKU’s production of Little Shop of Horrors Nov. 3-8
Meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn wants to find his way off Skid Row and into the heart of his co-worker…
FC Cincinnati captured and entertained fans throughout Tri-State, offering commemorative book
Having taken the Tri-State by storm, FC Cincinnati is producing a limited-edition hard-cover book to commemorate its magical 2016 season….
Rainfall not sufficient to ease forest fire danger; seasonal restrictions on outdoor burning in effect
The increased danger of forest fires continues despite most areas of the state receiving some much needed rainfall last week….
UK’s Kentucky Kernel receives Pacemaker award, the ‘Pulitzer Prize’ of college journalism
The Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) has awarded the University of Kentucky’s independent student newspaper, the Kentucky Kernel, with the Pacemaker,…
Two Campbellsville University students killed Saturday in one-car accident in Boone County
By Joan C. McKinney Campbellsville University Two Campbellsville University students were killed and one injured in a one-car accident Saturday…
Bloodhorse reports that Kentucky Derby winner Monarchos has died following emergency surgery
BLOODHORSE has reported in a story by Claire Novak that Monarchos has died following emergency surgery to repair a ruptured…
Rural Blog: Cheap natural gas, not air pollution regulation, is main reason for coal’s decline
From the Rural Blog Cheaper natural gas, not regulation of air pollution by President Obama’s Environmental Protection Agency, is the…
‘Ghost Walk, Ghosts & Goodbyes’ open at White Hall State History Site
White Hall State Historic Site will present the 23rd theatrical production of “Ghost Walk, Ghosts & Goodbyes,” featuring the Eastern…
Cinci Children’s, UK HealthCare name chief of pediatric caridothoracic surgery at KY Children’s
Cincinnati Children’s and UK HealthCare have named James Quintessenza, MD, chief of pediatric cardiothoracic surgery at Kentucky Children’s Hospital effective…
Kentucky State Parks to offer military discounts beginning November 1 through March
The Kentucky State Parks will offer lodging discounts to current and former members of our nation’s armed services with the…
Industrial Hemp Research Pilot Program taking applications for 2017; measures to sustain growth
Kentuckians interested in participating in the industrial hemp research pilot program in 2017 are invited to submit an application with…
Kentucky Downs follows live meet with record historical horse racing month; ‘everybody wins’
By Jennie Reis Kentucky Downs Kentucky Downs started September with a record-setting live race meet and concluded with the track’s…
Daily Yonder: Soldiers’ death rates in Iraq, Afghanistan higher for those from rural America
By Bill Bishop Daily Yonder An outsized number of U.S. soldiers killed in the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have…
It’s HalloWhinney time at the Kentucky Horse Park — come enjoy the horses in their costumes
It’s not Halloween in Kentucky without seeing horses dressed in costume and there is no better place to see that…
Nine officers from Northern Kentucky graduate from Department of Criminal Justice ‘Sergeant’s Academy’
Law enforcement officers from 21 agencies across the commonwealth were recognized today for completing the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training’s…
Judge Shepherd permanently blocks Gov. Bevin’s executive orders reorganizing UofL board
The Courier-Journal is reporting that Franklin Circuit Judge Phillip Shepherd has ruled that Gov. Matt Bevin did not have the…
Lockheed Martin earns Governor’s Safety and Health Award for over 2m hours without lost time injury
Governor Matt Bevin and Labor Cabinet Secretary Derrick Ramsey presented a Governor’s Safety and Health Award to Lockheed Martin at…
Bluegrass & Backroads: Special recipe for Kern’s family Derby Pie remains a secret after over 50 years
DERBY-PIE®, was born over a half century ago as the specialty pastry of the Melrose Inn, in Prospect, Kentucky. George…
Keeneland September Yearling sale continues strong, entering last four days; foreign buyers active
A colt by Majestic Warrior sold for $225,000 to lead a day of strong commerce during the ninth session of…
European-style Kentucky Downs closes record meet with wagering up 34%, on-track handle up 48%
Spurred by unprecedented purses for horsemen and a Horseplayers’ Racetrack mantra that resonated with bettors, Kentucky Downs closed its five-date…