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Kentucky's largest Sunflower Maze at Ruby Branch Farms opens this week
FRANKLIN, Ky. (WBKO) - Ruby Branch Farms in Simpson County will be opening their sunflower maze for a new season this Wednesday. However, this is no ordinary sunflower maze, it is the largest sunflower maze in Kentucky. “My husband Drew and I started growing sunflowers to add to our fall...
Surface coal mining worsened deadly Eastern Kentucky floods in July 2022, study shows
By Liam Niemeyer Kentucky Lantern Over a week in July 2022, more than a foot of rainfall came down on Eastern Kentucky bringing a deluge of flood waters that displaced thousands of people and killed more than 40. A recent study published by Kentucky’s former top geologist suggests environmental damage from surface coal mining worsened […] The post Surface coal mining worsened deadly Eastern Kentucky floods in July 2022, study shows appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
KSP seeks to regain crown with public’s help
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) is asking for the public’s help, not to track down a suspected criminal, but to secure votes for its 2024 Ford Mustang GT as the “Best-Looking Cruiser” in a nationwide contest, as a thank you to the agency. The KSP has entered the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) “2024 […] The post KSP seeks to regain crown with public’s help appeared first on Winchester Sun.
FEMA disaster recovery centers closing in central and eastern Kentucky
Central Kentucky residents who received property damage from the April 2nd storms have a deadline of six o’clock tonight to visit the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Lexington. Today marks the end of the declaration period and that center will shut down. Emily Fay is the public information officer...
How KY’s open records law reveals abuses inside state’s juvenile detention centers
Here’s how the Herald-Leader reported the most recent stories detailing abuses inside the state’s juvenile detention centers. Internal investigations explain what’s going wrong in the troubled Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice.
Former UK, NBA star Rajon Rondo expected to plead guilty to gun charge after trial date was canceled
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Former University of Kentucky basketball and NBA star Rajon Rondo's August trial date was canceled as it appears he will instead plead guilty to misdemeanor unlawful possession of a gun. A Sept. 3 "change of plea hearing" was scheduled which, if finalized as it is proposed,...
Goose Island's 2024 Bourbon County lineup is set and it looks awesome
Each Black Friday, Goose Island gives us another reason to run to the store. That’s when the Chicago based brewery drops its annual lineup of Bourbon County stouts, the barrel-aged heavies that dominate the top of its Beer Advocate ratings. Last year’s lineup was an all-star list of big, boozy brews. 2024 promises more of the same.
Red Mile kicks off live racing season in a unique way
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Live racing returned to Lexington today as Red Mile kicked off the season in a very special way—with camel and ostrich races. The giant animals travel all over the country for various events, but this was their first trip to Red Mile. Fans...
UK on Pace for Highest Ranked Recruiting Class
Kentucky’s football recruiting seems on pace to potentially have its highest ranked recruiting class ever and certainly had more verbal commitments in mid-July than even coach Mark Stoops and recruiting coordinator Vince Marrow have been able to gather before. Not only does Kentucky have 17 commitments, but it has...
1 dog has died after Jacobson Park attack: LFACC is asking for your help to find the alleged attacker and the owner
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Community members are seeking help finding a Lexington dog owner following an attack at Jacobson Park on Friday. Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control (LFACC) posted on Facebook that a dog died Friday evening from injuries caused by another dog during an attack at the park.
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