National briefs: Russian interference, farm bailout package, the wall, reinstatement of death penalty
Russia and election security The Republican-led Senate Intelligence Committee concluded this week that Russia targeted election systems in all 50…
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Ellis Park’s new ownership group aims to make the track a year-round entertainment, gaming destination
Ellis Park’s new ownership group described its plans and vision to transform the 97-year-old track into a year-round entertainment and…
Wolf Steel to expand its Napolean Grill plant in Crittenden, adding 30 jobs, investing $5.9m
Wolf Steel Ltd., a manufacturer of fireplaces, grills, HVAC and other products sold under the Napoleon brand name, plans to…
Cincinnati Museum Center’s free ‘STEM Girls’ program inspires tomorrow’s innovators
Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) is working to bridge the gender gap in STEM fields and inspire the next generation of…
British adventurer to make stop at DHL on world record-setting attempt flying an open-cockpit gyrocopter
British Serial Adventurer James Ketchell seeks to become the first person ever to circumnavigate the earth solo in an open-cockpit…
Freedom split doubleheader with Miners, but drop series; get three days to recharge batteries
With hopes of sweeping the day to claim a weekend series, the Florence Freedom, presented by Titan Mechanical Solutions, wound…
Kentucky Career Center is doubling down on opportunities for job seekers this August
The Kentucky Career Center is partnering with numerous employers next month to get local job seekers into the workforce. In…
Unemployment rates fall in 55 Kentucky counties, including Boone, Campbell and Kenton
Unemployment rates fell in 55 Kentucky counties between June 2018 and June 2019, rose in 51 and stayed the same…
The River: Big boats are great, but small boats are wonders; anyone have a hankering to build one?
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Marty Irby: House finally passes anti-soring law to protect Tennessee Walking Horse; bill goes to Senate
The House voted 333 to 96 late yesterday – a landslide vote – in favor of strengthening the federal law…
NonProfit Briefs: Stuff the Bus, Carnegie gets grant, jewelry sale for I Have Wings, Heimlich Heroes grants
Northern Kentucky’s Chick-fil-A restaurants are holding their annual ‘Stuff the Bus Challenge on Monday, collecting school supplies for area schools….
How a $5 plastic 3-D printed heart is improving surgery, thanks to UK’s Dr. Michael Winkler
By Laura Wright University of Kentucky It’s the size of your fist and looks like a carnival prize. But turn…
UK draws national runner-up Texas Tech in Big 12/SEC Challenge on Jan. 25 in Lubbock, Texas
The final piece of the 2019-20 University of Kentucky men’s basketball non-conference schedule came into place Thursday, and it’s a…
As we welcome cooler temperatures and dryer air, exactly how hot has it been in July?
By Stuart A. Foster Kentucky State Climatologist At the Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport, the official source of temperatures collected…
Ron Daley: Reflecting on letter from Charles Manson and his time in KY, 50 years after murders
Charles Manson, with Eastern Kentucky roots, remains a pop culture icon phenomenon as we acknowledge the 50-year anniversary of the…
Names of new Florence Freedom owners announced; team will remain at City-owned UC Health Stadium
A group of local business leaders announces the purchase of Florence Freedom and will keep the team at its current…
Tailored strategy gives Covington economic blueprint, city’s renaissance a ‘Fragile Rebirth’
A 73-minute presentation on Covington’s strengths and weaknesses – and how the City can transform recent economic momentum into long-term,…
Kentucky Arts Council announces Al Smith Fellowship, Emerging Artist Award recipients
Singer and songwriter Derek Feldman of Lexington received the Kentucky Arts Council’s Al Smith Individual Artist Fellowship for 2020. The…
Newport Independent Schools hires Patrick Belding as new band director; goal is to inspire students
The Newport High School Marching Band will follow the lead of a new director this fall. Newport Independent Schools announced…
Representatives Moser, Miller plan to pre-file bill taxing e-cigarettes in 2020 session; to curb youth use
“In the last year and a half, I went to 3 proms, 2 homecomings, graduated high school, got a job,…
Laissez les bons temps rouler with Robin Lacey & DeZydeco at Behringer-Crawford’s Music@BCM
The good times will roll August 8 when Robin Lacey & DeZydeco bring their mix of zydeco, blues, traditional country…
How the state’s surplus revenues of nearly $200 million is allocated; most goes to pension system
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Most of the 2019 fiscal year surplus of nearly $200 million in the General Fund…