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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.
Kentucky pauses program that gave companies a pass to dump wastewater into waterways
A contested state program allowing companies to dump industrial wastewater into Kentucky’s waterways without a permit is on pause while officials conduct an internal review of its use. Legal experts and advocates have criticized the program as enabling polluters to violate the Clean Water Act across Kentucky and bypass key protections built into...
Storms expected on July 4th in WV, KY and OH
(WOWK) — Showers and storms are expected in the 13 News viewing area on the 4th of July. Luckily the rain won’t last all day and there is a good chance that most of the showers will be done during the evening at fireworks display time (around 10 p.m. in most areas). Storms on Thursday […]
Kentucky attorney general names members to opioid advisory commission
The Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission, tasked with distributing opioid settlement dollars, has new members, Attorney General Russell Coleman’s office announced Tuesday. The commission was created by the state legislature in 2021 and has nine voting and two non-voting members. Kentucky receives installments toward $900 million in settlements with opioid manufacturers and distributors. So […] The post Kentucky attorney general names members to opioid advisory commission appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Hair discrimination prohibited under Kentucky’s C.R.O.W.N. Act
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Black women with natural hairstyles are 2.5 times more likely to be seen as unprofessional, according to a 2023 study by Dove. Most African Americans say they have experienced some form of discrimination based on their hair. Natural hairstyles like braids, locs and twists have historically been considered unacceptable by Eurocentric standards.
New Art School opens in KY
We have opened a new art school for higher education in Burgin, Kentucky. Our Grand Opening was June 1st. Attached is a picture of the ribbon cutting with Dr. Michael and Debbie Carter, Dylan Morse, Taren Morse, William Morse, Devin Morse, Dana Morse, Michael and Carol Conover during the Grand Opening on June 1, 2024.
Athletic OT Jermiel Atkins commits to Kentucky
Dayton (Ohio) Trotwood-Madison offensive tackle Jermiel Atkins announced his commitment to Kentucky on Thursday. Atkins is a big addition for the Wildcats as he is a 6-foot-8, 290-pound propsect with a high ceiling. WHAT JERMIEL ATKINS SAYS ABOUT KENTUCKY. Atkins has spoken highly of Kentucky throughout the process and did...
Family demanding apology from cemetery for allegedly misplacing baby’s grave marker
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT/Gray News) - It was nearly seven years ago that Bryan and Katie Black’s daughter Avery was, what some may say, born sleeping. “I still had to go into labor, deliver her, all the things. We just didn’t get to bring her home from the hospital,” Katie Black said.
Kentucky Basketball recruiting in the 2025 class: What to know
Now that Mark Pope has gotten established in Lexington, the Kentucky Wildcats’ recruiting efforts are now zoned in on the class of 2025. After building the 2024-25 team largely with transfers who have one year of eligibility remaining, expect the 2025-26 team to have a lot more high school talent.
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