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Henry Earl, the world’s most arrested man, dead at 74
A Kentucky man who was famous for racking up more than 1,300 arrests during his lifetime, died last weekend at the age of 74, according to reports. Henry Earl, who made national news as “the world’s most arrested man” for his prolific rap sheet, was buried at Owenton Cemetery Thursday afternoon, with workers from the Owenton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Facility, where he spent the final years of his life, in attendance.
Study shows 20% of Ohio and Kentucky high schoolers vape, double the national average
FRANKLIN, Ohio (WKRC) - The number of Ohio and Kentucky high school students who vape is double the national average, according to new data from the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. The study showed that 20% of Ohio and Kentucky high school students vape, while the national average is just 10%.
Kentucky education task force to host public session at Central HS Tuesday
A task force focused on reform in the largest school districts across Kentucky will host a public meeting in Louisville on Tuesday. The commonwealth's Efficient & Effective School District Governance Task Force, focused in part on Jefferson County Public Schools, is hosting a session at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Central High...
Nuclear industry eyes Ky but don’t expect power plants anytime soon
FRANKFORT, Ky. — The director of an energy research center at the University of Kentucky told state lawmakers Friday it’s not likely a nuclear power plant will be built in Kentucky over the next 10 years, though some nuclear energy companies are interested in moving to the state.
Why Kentucky is changing the way it measures temperature for high school sports
The heat hovered above the turf field at Pleasure Ridge Park on Tuesday afternoon. Jefferson County Public Schools athletics director April Brooks wiped the sweat from her forehead as she met with a group of reporters to discuss athletics and heat. ...
Two missing after fire in Jenkins
Two people are listed as missing after a fire destroyed their home in Happy Hollow in eastern Letcher County, near the Pike County line. Police and firefighters are still looking for Aleshia Brooke Newsome and her husband, Tyler Newsome, after the fire Monday evening. Authorities said the Newsomes’ car was parked at the house and they were believed to have been home, but so far no human remains have been found in the ashes, despite calling in cadaver dogs to search the ruins of the house.
Henry County man surprises wife with $225k winning Kentucky Lottery scratch-off
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A man who won $225,000 playing the Kentucky Lottery had to remind his wife that she wasn't dreaming the next day. A Pendleton man, who wants to remain anonymous, won the lottery's top scratch-off prize on Aug. 7. He played a 100X The Cash Scratch-off at the Pilot Travel Center in Pendleton.
Forbes ranks Cumberlands program No.1 in state
Williamsburg, Ky. – August 27, 2024 – Forbes.com recently included University of the Cumberlands in their ranking of the nation’s Best Online Master’s in Management degree programs, with Cumberlands ranking No. 1 in Kentucky, No. 4 nationally. Forbes ranked schools based on their management programs’ tuition...
Magnified Giving gives more than $36,000 in grants, showcasing the impact of youth-led philanthropy
Magnified Giving has announced the distribution of $36,222 in grants to 29 unique organizations and nonprofits in Northern Kentucky through the hands of youth participating in the Youth Philanthropy Program.
Kentucky Rural Water Association holds conference
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - For the past 45 years, the Kentucky Rural Water Association has been meeting up for their annual conference for as they put it “food fellowship, and an exchange of ideas.”. “This conference will entail over 900 water professionals from all across the Commonwealth,” said Scott...
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