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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.
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...
Officials break ground to bring Kentucky Bourbon industry to EKY
ROWAN COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - On Tuesday, officials broke ground on Eastern Light Distilling in Rowan County. The new distillery will bring the Kentucky Bourbon industry to Eastern Kentucky. Eastern Light was first announced in June 2023 and officials said it is expected to open in late 2025. Governor Andy...
Kentucky College Offering Evening CDL Classes to Meet Demand
Gateway Community & Technical College to Hold Four-Week Training for CDL Class A License Starting in August. [Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.]. Kentucky’s Gateway Community & Technical College is offering its first commercial driver license evening classes to help meet demand for new truck drivers in the state.
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...
AT&T and its union start negotiations for a new contract. What this means for Kentucky
Louisville stands to see another summer ripe with labor activity, and even the potential for a strike to hit the metro. The Communications Workers of America and AT&T have started labor contract negotiations for workers in the Southeast region; representing states Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Nationwide,...
Kentucky Heat Advisory Issued as Independence Day Approaches
Louisville, KY – A Heat Advisory is in effect this afternoon and evening, with heat index values potentially reaching 109 degrees. According to the US National Weather Service in Louisville, scattered thunderstorms are expected by mid to late afternoon and continue into tonight, primarily affecting southern Indiana and central Kentucky. Some storms may produce strong gusty winds and torrential downpours.
Central Kentucky Restaurants Triumph in 2024 Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards
Central Kentucky Restaurants Win Prestigious Wine Award. Lexington, Kentucky – Two renowned Lexington restaurants bag prestigious wine accolades. Wine Spectator, the world’s leading authority on wines, has just announced the winners of the 2024 Restaurant Award, and much to the delight of the Bluegrass State, nine of these recipients hail from Kentucky. The awards, which celebrate extraordinary wine selections, cover 3,777 dining destinations from all 50 states and over 75 countries each year.
Tractor Supply Co. ends DEI efforts after backlash from conservative customers
Tractor Supply, a rural lifestyle retail chain with locations across the country, including many in the Bluegrass State, is altering its company initiatives after backlash from conservative consumers. According to a statement released on Thursday, the company said the "hard-earned dollars" of consumers should go to communities "we all love," therefore, they...
Vehicle inspection fees to increase in July
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Beginning on July 15, a new mandate increasing the cost of vehicle inspections will go into effect in Kentucky. Warren County Sheriff Brett Hightower said that while the inspections only take around 15-20 minutes to complete, depending on parking in Downtown Bowling Green, that time can add up.
Recovering alcoholic built Kentucky’s largest substance-use treatment provider, which has 1,800 beds and 1,350 employees
LOUISA — Around the office at Addiction Recovery Care, Vanessa Keeton is still known as “Client One” — marking her status as the first client of the first recovery center ARC opened as a group home in Lawrence County. But her official title is vice president...
Community joins Sisters of Loretto in Seeking Home Walk
Celebrating its 200th year at the current Motherhouse location, last Thursday the Sisters of Loretto joined with more than 100 members of the wider Kentucky community to walk more than just a mile in their shoes. Beginning their journey at St. Charles Church, the participants traveled by wagon and car...
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