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Grand champion ham fetches $10.5 million at Kentucky State Fair auction
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A new record! The ham auction is a Kentucky State Fair tradition, and during this year's Kentucky Farm Bureau Country Ham Breakfast, the Grand Champion Ham was auctioned off for $10.5 million. That's $500,000 more than last year, and $5.5 million more than two years ago.
Great Value apple juice recalled due to arsenic
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Refresco Beverages US Inc has issued a voluntary recall for Great Value 8oz Apple Juice six packs due to a level of inorganic arsenic above the industry guidelines. According to the enforcement report, the products were sold in multiple states, including Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky. The recalled products have a listed […]
The Kentucky State Fair World's Championship Horse Show has new governance
The Kentucky State Fair’s annual World Championship Horse Show is in the midst of its first show since putting their long-time governing body out to pasture. The split may have lost them support from a key group.
Kentucky State Fair Board Vice-President David Wallace Talks About Improvements At Kentucky Exposition Center
Kentucky Fair Board Vice-President David Wallace talks about improvements coming to the Kentucky Exposition Center. Ground was broken for the project Thursday, August 22nd, during the Kentucky State Fair.
So. Indiana Area McDonald’s Restaurants Support Local Schools with “Fries for School Supplies” Fundraiser
Who knew that indulging in a delicious order of McDonald’s fries could make such a big difference in our community? From August 26th to 30th, local McDonald’s owner-operators are turning their fry boxes into tools for change with the "Fries for School Supplies" fundraiser. During these five days, 10% of all à la carte fry sales will be donated directly to local schools.
Public Policy: In Frankfort, the Time is Now
The work for the 2025 legislative session is well underway in the state’s capital. January may be months in the future, but insiders know that the fall and early winter are when much of the policy “sausage-making” happens. In the case a law needs clarification or a policy needs overhaul, now is the time for the work to begin.
Kentucky Republican seeks to add coercive control to protective order statute
If you or someone you know has experienced domestic violence, call the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. You can also contact any of Kentucky’s 15 domestic violence programs. A Northern Kentucky Republican intends to file a bill that would add coercive control to Kentucky’s protective […]
Kentucky data expert discusses the impact of the state’s beloved 120 counties
Organizers for the 120th Kentucky State Fair have themed this year’s event around celebrating all 120 counties. A local data expert shares how people move in and around those counties, and if he thinks that number could change.
Simon Kenton takes season opener over Dixie Heights 50-35
EDGEWOOD, Ky (WKRC) - After a back and forth battle for most of the first half, the Pioneers got the best of the Colonels on Friday as they won 50-35 on the road. Simon Kenton was led by Brady Lee who had two rushing touchdowns on the night. Simon Kenton...
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