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Lexington officials re-implementing ‘phase one’ of the city’s ‘heat plan’
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Lexington city officials are implementing “phase one” of the city’s “heat plan” starting Wednesday morning and lasting through Friday evening. The heat index is forecasted to be between 97 and 99 for the rest of the week, with the...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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