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Kentucky Crystal Ball: Predicting every game for 2024
Editor’s note: Saturday Down South’s annual Crystal Ball series continues today with Kentucky. We’ll go in alphabetical order through the 16-team SEC. Previously: Alabama | Arkansas | Auburn | Florida | Georgia. * * * * * * *. Buried down the list of takeaways from Nick...
Former UK swimmer Riley Gaines Barker speaks on transgender policies at republican dinner
On Tuesday night, former University of Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines Barker was in Union County speaking at the Republican Party's Lincoln Dinner. She's made national headlines after criticizing Transgender athletes in women's sports and touched on the policies during the event. The women's sports activist is speaking on the question she says she hears often: "How did we get here?".
The Kentucky roadways scheduled for maintenance
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is scheduling construction and maintenance activities that could impact drivers. The following projects are scheduled for the week of August 18-24. – Henderson County – Hopkins County – McLean County – Union County – Webster County
Gov. announces project to improve KY-15
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WYMT) - Governor Andy Beshear announced that a highway improvement project with nearly $50 million is funding is underway. The project will add lanes and sidewalks to a stretch of Kentucky Highway 15 within the city limits of Jackson. The project also aims to further strengthen and stabilize...
Local health officials discuss global Mpox outbreak and how it could impact Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) -The last time we saw the World Health Organization declare an Mpox outbreak as a Global Health Emergency was in July of 2022, and it lasted for almost a year. Now, even though we are seeing cases rise outside of the United States, Woodford County Health Department’s...
Volunteers offering hands-only CPR training at Kentucky State Fair
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The American Heart Association said more than 70% of cardiac arrests happen inside the home, and local health leaders are making sure you are prepared. Volunteers from UofL Health and Louisville Fire offered hands-only CPR training during opening day at the Kentucky State Fair. Experts...
'This is where I'm supposed to be' | Beshear says he doesn't intend to take any job in D.C.
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is ending any speculation about his political future following weeks of "veepstakes" mania. The Democrat governor who won re-election last year was among a shortlist of candidates being vetted to be Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate in November's presidential election. Last week, Harris chose Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for the pick, whom Beshear called "a great friend and a great choice."
Sen. Mitch McConnell defends stance on sending foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell on Thursday defended his stance on American intervention in foreign wars, saying he will continue to advocate for the U.S. to be a leader in the Democratic world. McConnell's statements were made Thursday during a speech at the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition South Summit, which drew local and national...
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