Devastating earthquake at home prompts UK students from Nepal to show support
A group of University of Kentucky students from Nepal is helping to relieve the suffering in their home country caused…
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Sunshine, warmer temperatures will prevail during ‘most exciting two minutes in sports’
Louisville forecast We just can’t resist: The sun will shine bright on our old Kentucky home for the 141st…
‘Creating a Culture of Health’ project aimed at addressing health disparities in Appalachia
A three-year research project to determine factors that can support a culture of health in Appalachia and whether that knowledge…
Historically rich, charming places make up the 10 ‘Most Beautiful Towns in Kentucky’
The Culture Trip, a site dedicated to sharing global culture and lifestyle, created a list of the “10 Most Beautiful…
Young entrepreneur helping revive Central Appalachia, inspire others to do the same
The Rural Blog Jennifer Noble is one of a growing number of young entrepreneurs opening businesses in Central Appalachia and…
As tiny city of Midway wrestles with ‘fairness ordinance,’ council committee removes some exceptions
Midway Messenger A city council committee in the small Woodford County community of Midway has decided not to include in…
State to start $7 million painting, preservation of Carl D. Perkins Bridge on Wednesday, April 15
Contractors began marking detour routes today for the seven-month closure and painting of the Carl D. Perkins Memorial Bridge at…
Construction underway on BCTC center for high-skills jobs training in Georgetown
Ground has been broken on a new Bluegrass Community and Technical College campus in Georgetown that will house the Advanced…
Zara Phillips, granddaughter of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth, to compete at Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event
Queen Elizabeth’s granddaughter – Zara Phillips – will make her debut appearance at the 2015 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event April…
AmeriCorps team works at Cumberland Falls and Carter Caves state resort parks
Eight young people from across the U.S. will spend the next few weeks working at two Kentucky State Parks and…
Auditor to hold public meetings to discuss his findings on financial status of rural hospitals
Kentucky Health News State Auditor Adam Edelen will hold three public meetings in rural communities to discuss the findings…
UK officials encourage students and fans to demonstrate #BannerBehavior this weekend
In the hopes of encouraging “behavior worthy of the banners hanging from the rafters at Rupp Arena” University of Kentucky…
Emergency grants available to 28 counties for flood-related solid waste cleanup
The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet today announced that up to $560,000 is available in emergency grants to help 28…
Lottery sales trending ahead of last year but are $20.7 million below budget for fiscal year
Kentucky Lottery Corp.’s sales trend established early in the fiscal year continued to hold true through February. But while overall…
Rajant wireless company selects Kentucky due to Morehead State’s space science program
More jobs are coming to Eastern Kentucky. Rajant Corporation will establish a facility in Morehead. Rajant, a pioneer in providing…
Four Roses to build bottling facility in Bullitt County, create 30 new jobs, invest $8 million
Four Roses is expanding again. The company plans to build a new bottling facility in Bullitt County. Four Roses is…
Kentucky National Dairy Show and Sale returns April 9 – 11 to Kentucky Expo Center
The Kentucky National Dairy Show and Sale will return to the Kentucky Exposition Center’s Pavilion for its 53rd edition April…
Commission dedicates addition to Blanton Forest State Nature Preserve, protects forests
The Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission recently purchased 386 acres in Harlan County, which was dedicated as an addition to…
POWER initiative targets state’s struggling coal communities, will award up to $38M
State and federal officials gathered in Lexington today to announce the Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization initiative,…
North American Stainless to invest $150 million, create 36 new jobs in expansion of Ghent facility
A major expansion is in the works in Carroll County. North American Stainless plans to invest $150 million to expand…
Eastern tent caterpillar egg hatch begins in Central Kentucky; horse farms urged to begin monitoring
An eastern tent caterpillar egg hatch was reported March 23 in Scott County. According to Lee Townsend, University of Kentucky…
‘Art is everything’ to young man with autism; his work will be exhibited to raise awareness
Not long before age 3, Cory Bond was diagnosed with autism. A short time later, he began expressing himself through…