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Local students develop leadership skills in Governor's School for Entrepreneurs Summer Startup Program
After three weeks of students developing "business solutions for serious, real-world problems," the 2024 Governor's School for Entrepreneurs Summer Startup Program has concluded and the winners have been announced. This year, 158 students completed the program, and 3 students from the Local 6 region have placed in the Demo Day...
Seeking ‘healing justice’ for Black women who have substance use disorder
LOUISVILLE — The Volunteers of America chapter that includes Kentucky will spend $123,000 over the next nine months to make sure more Black women get access to treatment for substance use disorder. Volunteers of America Mid-States is using this grant money, which came from the Kentucky Association of Health...
Whiskey barrel tech and innovation company moves headquarters to Pulaski Co.
SOMERSET, Ky. (WYMT) - Devil’s Cask, a leading whiskey barrel technology and innovation company, is moving its headquarters from West Virginia to Kentucky. The new headquarters in Somerset is a move that Devil’s Cask CEO Jeremy Grunewald said in a news release, represents an exciting new chapter for the company.
Earlington to honor legacy of first Black school with new Museum
EARLINGTON, Ky. (WEVV) — In the heart of Earlington, a remarkable effort is underway to preserve the rich history of the J.W. Million School, the first Black school in the community. The J.W. Million School played a pivotal role in the education and empowerment of Black students in Earlington,...
Graves Gilbert Clinic expands its primary care provider footprint
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Graves Gilbert Clinic is announcing a significant milestone in its mission to provide quality healthcare to the community. With the recent integration of The Allen Clinic and Bowling Green Medical Clinic, Graves Gilbert Clinic says it is expanding its Primary Care Provider footprint by 20%, resulting in increased patient access effective Aug. 1.
Mother, infant hospitalized after single-car crash on I-65
SMITHS GROVE, Ky. (WBKO) – Authorities are currently on the scene of a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 65 South. Kentucky State Police Post 3 Public Affairs Officer Katan Parker told WBKO the accident occurred at mile marker 41. An infant was ejected from the vehicle during the crash. Trooper...
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs are being recalled for lack of inspection
AW Farms, a meat processing facility and public market in Argillite, Kentucky, is recalling approximately 6,900 pounds of hot dog products that were “produced without the benefit of federal inspection.”. According to information posted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on July 15,...
One dead after shooting in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A man is dead after a shooting in Lexington. Police say they responded around 5 a.m. Friday to the Gatehouse Apartments on Liberty Road for a report of shots fired. They found a man in a car suffering from a gunshot wound. It’s being investigated as...
Fantastic Friday ahead of a few weekend rain chances
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Friday! What a beautiful day on tap across the region. Afternoon highs will climb into the low-to-mid 80s with low humidity. Cloud cover will be increasing during the second half of the day, but the daytime will stay dry. A few rain chances start to arrive late this evening and into the overnight hours. This will lead to some isolated showers and storms over the weekend.
New game with old school style lets players side scroll past Ky. tourist attractions
From Cave City’s Dinosaur World and the Forest Giants of Shepherdsville to the giant Fork in the Road in Franklin, a free game developed by Kentucky Tourism gives people the chance to explore some of the Bluegrass State’s more off-the-beaten-path attractions. The Great Big Kentucky Adventure – released...
Kentucky HC Mark Stoops reveals his connection to previous Texas A&M opening
On the final day of SEC Media Days, Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko, who was hired just over seven months ago, took the podium for his first appearance in front of the national media to preview the 2024 season. The Aggies are loaded with talent and experience from top to bottom. However, Texas A&M fans and most sports media remember the rumors that flooded social media back in late November before Elko was officially offered the gig as longtime Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops, apparently the leading candidate for the position before donors and A&M board members forced former Texas...
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