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Beshear’s PAC has raised $493,000, but given little so far to help other candidates
FRANKFORT — Gov. Andy Beshear’s political action committee raised $493,000 in its first six months, but so far it has made few contributions to fulfill its purpose of helping “good people” win closely-contested elections across the country. Through June 30 the Beshear PAC, named In This Together, has donated only $24,800 to candidates it has […]
No need to further victimize children through legislative ineptitude or gubernatorial stubbornness
Gov. Andy Beshear and Auditor of Public Accounts Allison Ball squared off earlier this month in a legal dispute over the auditor’s access to iTWIST, a database maintained by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services that “track[s] the state’s efforts to assist its most vulnerable citizens” and that was available to the ombudsman attached […]
Bam Adebayo might be lock for gold medal. Kentuckians with best chance at Paris Olympics
After the spectacle of the opening ceremony for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, the real fun begins. From basketball star Anthony Davis to track and field standout Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, these U.S. Olympians with ties to the commonwealth have the best chance to leave Paris with a gold medal: ...
Kentucky Wildcats Make History at 2024 Paris Olympics with 22 Athletes Representing Six Countries and Six Sports
A record-breaking 22 University of Kentucky student-athletes, alumni, and coaches are set to compete in six sports across six countries at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Opening ceremonies kick off on July 26, with multiple Wildcats participating in the Parade of Nations. This marks the first time a UK athlete...
Oneida plans Labor Day festival to include fireworks
ONEIDA | Knoxville no longer has Boomsday, but Scott County residents who love fireworks will have an option this Labor Day weekend. The Town of Oneida has announced a Labor Day festival at Oneida City Park. The event will be held on Sunday, Sept. 1, from 5 p.m. to 9...
Teacher becomes instant father to 4 after adopting student, his siblings
DANVILLE, Ky. (CNN) - A Kentucky teacher went from being part of a family of two to a family of six pretty quickly when one of his students said he needed to be adopted. Justin Padgett answered the call. He and his wife, Kasey, not only took in the boy,...
Time Magazine ranks Lexington hotel as one of the 100 best places in the world
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Lexington’s The Manchester Hotel is on Time Magazine’s 2024 list of the world’s greatest places. The magazine’s article mentions the hotel’s homage to Lexington’s first bourbon distillery, which opened more than a century ago on the same plot of land, and praises the food offered by the restaurants inside The Manchester.
Bowling Green East captures program’s sixth state title, advances to Great Lakes Regional
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green East little league squad brought home their sixth ever state championship on Thursday afternoon in Corbin, Kentucky, defeating North Oldham 1-0. News 40’s Cole Scott shares some reaction from the team following an exciting day on the diamond.
Shogun coming to Russell Springs
Last night’s special-called Russell Springs City Council meeting included a special announcement that Shogun Restaurant will be locating in Russell Springs. Shogun Restaurant, which has locations in Bowling Green, Glasgow, Elizabethtown, and Owensboro, will be located near Five Star. Mayor Eddie Thomas told WJRS News he’s very excited for...
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