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United States National Science Foundation Offered $7 Million Grant to Kentucky State University
Kentucky State University has earned the largest single grant in its history from the National Science Foundation: $7 million. The university stated Thursday that the award will be used for agriculture technology research and teaching, with a focus on improving nutrient management, food safety, and the sustainability of soil-less agriculture systems in Kentucky.
How veterans, those with PTSD can enjoy Independence Day in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — America’s holiday typically calls for family time, barbeques, and, of course, fireworks. However, when the artillery lights the sky, not all people will be having a good time, especially those with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), like some veterans. Donnie Conaster Jr., Post Cmdr.,...
Six Wildcats Named 2023-24 WGCA All-American Scholars
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Six University of Kentucky women’s golfers have been tabbed 2023-24 Women’s Golf Coaches Association All-American Scholars, including Cathryn Brown, Jensen Castle, Laney Frye, Brooke Oberparleiter, María Villanueva Aperribay and Marissa Wenzler. Four of the student-athletes graduated with either a bachelor’s degree or a...
Fire destroys house in Lexington, leaving 8 without a home
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A fire destroyed a home in Lexington overnight. Crews were on Beltline Avenue off North Broadway around 1 a.m. Wednesday morning. They found a camper, a car and a house on fire. Eight people are now without a home. The Red Cross is helping them. No...
Kentucky, Ohio bald eagle population soaring just in time for July 4th
The symbol of America continues to thrive in the Bluegrass State and the Buckeye State. Just in time for the Fourth of July, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources has announced that its 2024 annual spring survey, in a statement shared with the Dispatch, found a "robust" estimate of 841 active bald eagle nests, according to ODNR's Division of Wildlife.
St. Claire HealthCare officially part of University of Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — On Monday, Morehead-based St. Claire HealthCare officially became a part of the University of Kentucky and UK HealthCare. St. Claire and UK have been partners on many different projects as far back as the 1960s. In April, the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees...
KSR Today: Here's what's ahead and what to know on July 3
Good morning, readers of KentuckySportsRadio.com. I’m in for Zack Geoghegan as the author of KSR’s Wednesday morning wakeup. Zack is on a much-deserved vacation this week; that guy is a workaholic. Today, I have a preview of what’s to come and more to know if you like the...
The re-imagining of a downtown Lexington park is underway
Originally published by WEKU. The Fourth of July activities in Lexington attract thousands to the downtown area. An attraction in the making could be a show-stopper for next summer’s festival. This week finds canvass fencing surrounding an under-construction Phoenix Park. The re-imagining project will amount to quite a transformation...
‘I was almost a firecracker!’ World War II vet from Lexington celebrates 100th birthday
Paul Frederick of Lexington suffered burns and was thrown into the ocean when a Japanese torpedo hit the destroyer the Marine was aboard. “Everybody’s got a guardian angel,” he said.
COLUMN: Kentucky baseball is here to stay
One thing that Kentucky baseball proved with its 2024 season is that it properly arrived in the SEC in 2023 and is here to stay. After a stellar 2023 campaign, the biggest question surrounding the program was whether that run was a flash in the pan or the beginning of bigger things to come.
Skyline up for top 10 regional fast food chain by USA Today readers
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Skyline Chili is in the running once again for a top ten regional fast food chain by USA Today readers. Voting ends at noon on Monday. The top 10 restaurants will be announced on July 17. “This chain of Cincinnati-style chili eateries started up in Ohio 75...
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