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UK’s Jack ‘Goose’ Givens Brings It Home In Hopkinsville
Traveling the Commonwealth to continue promotions of his co-written autobiography “They Call Me Goose,” Kentucky men’s basketball legend Jack “Goose” Givens pulled the curtain back a bit for the Hopkinsville Rotary Club Tuesday afternoon — where he brought the past, present and future a little perspective.
Armed woman robs Elizabethtown pizza restaurant, caught 15 minutes later
A woman was arrested only minutes after committing an armed robbery in Elizabethtown. Elizabethtown Police Department spokesman Chris Denham said that approximately 12:40 Tuesday afternoon, officers responded to the report of an armed robbery at Little Caesars Pizza at 1512 North Dixie Avenue. Denham said the suspect, 34-year-old Shelli Lynn...
KSP honor Kentucky’s horse industry in ‘2024 Best Looking Cruiser Contest’
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Kentucky State Police have entered the American Association of State Troopers’ “2024 Best Looking Cruiser Contest.”. This year, KSP’s entry features a 2024 Ford Mustang GT cruiser in front of the Secretariat statue located in Lexington as a celebration of the Commonwealth’s historic horse industry.
What You Need to Know About Kentucky’s New Truancy Law
Last legislative session, the Kentucky Attendance Law was updated. In an effort to combat habitual unexcused absences, state leaders say they are wanting to make sure children are getting the education they need. Some friends of mine who work in a local school district were talking last year about how...
Former Rep. John Tilley found not guilty of rape following two day trial
Following a two-day trial in Lexington this week, former State Representative and Kentucky Justice Cabinet Secretary John Tilley was found not guilty of rape by a jury. According to WKYT and other media outlets out of Fayette County, the jury deliberated for approximately five hours before delivering their not guilty verdict. Tilley had been indicted in 2022 for one count of first-degree rape, where he was accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a hotel.
Baptist Camp is Winding down after a Huge Week
The Mountain View Baptist Camp had a big week last week as it was the largest camp that they have had for a few years. The week saw 391 registered campers, camp officials report there were forty-five people saved, three surrendering to preach and one surrendering to the mission field! It was a really good week, and everything went fairly smoothly considering the large number. The last full week of camp began on Monday with the majority of campers from the Lexington area.
Vesper Holdings Expands its Student Housing Portfolio in Kentucky with Acquisition of The Lex
Vesper Holdings ("Vesper"), a privately-held real estate investment firm based in New York City, is pleased to announce its latest acquisition – The Lex located pedestrian to the University of Kentucky (“UK”). The property is Vesper’s second acquisition in the Lexington market. Including this purchase, Vesper has completed seven student housing transactions totaling over $300 million over the past nine months.
Listeria Alert: Produce Sold at Kentucky Aldi Locations Recalled
A recall for produce sold at Aldi store locations in Kentucky have been voluntarily recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The bacteria can cause serious health issues and can sometimes lead to death. Symptoms of Listeria Infection. Symptoms can include diarrhea and vomiting, as well as fever, muscle...
From France to Japan, Lexington has fostered connections through 'Sister Cities.' Now the program has another feather in its cap
The concept of sister cities has its roots in war, namely the effort to avoid another large-scale international conflict. "President Eisenhower started the sister City program in 1956, following World War II after it ended, and this was his idea of... if we're ever going to have world peace, we need to get to know each other," Kay Sargent explains.
Locals Food Hub and Pizza Pub works on renovating old building in Smoketown neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Frankfort business is looking to move into Louisville where Logan Street and Broadway intersect. What once was the Epping Soda Bottling Company back in 1863 will now be a much healthier option. Birch Bragg, co-owner of Locals Food Hub and Pizza Pub, said the company's...
Kentucky not expected to land Julius Halaifonua
There was some thought that the Kentucky Basketball team would fill out its roster with a recently reclassified big man from New Zealand. However, new reports indicate that 7-footer Julius Halaifonua will not be coming to Kentucky. Halaifonua, who recently reclassified from the 2025 class to the 2024 class, was...
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