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UK HealthCare building boom: What does a $4.3 billion expansion mean for Kentuckians?
UK HealthCare is in the midst of an expansion project that will cost over $4.3 billion, add nine new buildings to its arsenal and bring more healthcare access to Kentuckians. Here’s a breakdown of the new offerings.
School board candidate says Fayette shouldn’t spend $26,500 on celebrity educator’s speech
Fayette County Public Schools is paying $26,500 for an appearance of nationally known educator Ron Clark. That’s “just wrong,” said retired Fayette principal Betsy Nantz Rutherford who is running for the 5th District Seat on the school board in November.
Terry Stephens set to open car museum on Main Street
Those who have walked or driven down Main Street in Russell Springs have noticed the new building being constructed over the last several weeks. Local business owner Terry Stephens is constructing a classic car museum on Main Street, to expand the showcase that he currently has at his museum off Lakeway Drive.
Fort Thomas Farmers Market to host kid’s market
The Fort Thomas Farmers Market will host its kid’s market on Wednesday, July 31, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Fort Thomas Mess Hall. The kid’s market will feature 25 kid entrepreneurs who will sell what they have made or grown. Products from the kid’s market range from plants to jewelry and even slime. This is in addition to the 30-plus normal farmers and makers that the market boasts each week during the season.
Multiple vehicle crash leads to fire at SOKY Fair
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - During the oval track racing event, a vehicle collision created a visible fire at the SOKY Fair Wednesday night. The Barren River Fire Department was on scene and said they were able to quickly extinguish the fire. Witnesses at the scene said the drivers involved...
Louisville Metro Animal Services facing overcapacity, could euthanize 600 dogs in 2024
When a pet owner in Louisville fails to contain their dog, either by losing or abandoning them, the consequences can be grim — not only for the stray dog but also for dogs occupying kennels at the Louisville Metro Animal Services. Once a dog is taken to the animal shelter, that dog could very likely put other dogs at immediate risk of euthanasia. ...
Savannah Bananas' Louisville visit brings Lexington native back to Kentucky
Bryson Bloomer’s last two years at Murray State weren’t as enjoyable as he’d hoped. Injuries plagued him, and his final days as a baseball player were looming as the 2022 season wrapped up — or so he thought. While at Murray State, the Lexington native began playing with the Savannah Bananas in the...
Local officials hope latest truancy bill increases attendance in Kentucky schools
PADUCAH — Kentucky’s latest truancy law requires that schools alert the county attorney’s office when a student has 15 or more unexcused absences. House Bill 611, which took effect this month, is meant to combat a rise in truancy throughout the state — where close to 30% of students were absent for 10% or more of the 2022-2023 school year.
Scattered Storms and Heat Ahead for Kentucky, Eastern Missouri
Paducah, KY – Residents of Kentucky and eastern Missouri should prepare for a period of unstable weather, with isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms expected through Friday night. According to the US National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky, better chances of showers and storms are anticipated from Saturday through...
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