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State unemployment rate has slight increase
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary July 2024 unemployment rate saw a slight uptick, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. The preliminary July 2024 jobless rate of 4.7 percent was up 0.1 percentage points from June 2024 and up 0.5 percentage points from one year ago. […] The post State unemployment rate has slight increase appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Beshear says school district speaking against Amendment 2 was ‘just being honest with people’
FRANKFORT — Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear, a former attorney general, said he would be “curious” to see if a recent Attorney General advisory warning school districts to not use tax dollars to advocate for or against a constitutional amendment would have been rendered in response to a lawmaker discussing the same issue. “I’m curious […]
Kentucky’s housing shortages receive legislative scrutiny
Kentucky doesn’t have enough housing. On that even the state’s lawmakers can agree. But the reasons for the shortages differ from community to community, exacerbated by natural disasters in some counties and a booming economy in others. A task force, established by the GOP-dominated legislature earlier this year...
Kentucky AG, top deputy recused from addiction treatment company investigated by FBI
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman recused himself from all matters involving Addiction Recovery Care, shortly before the FBI announced it is investigating the company for potential health care fraud.
Hang With Goose At The Quad Cities Street Rod Nationals This Weekend
This weekend, the National Street Rod Association is hosting the inaugural Quad Cities Streed Rod Nationals are set to take place at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds on August 16th and 17th. This two-day event, among our roster of eight other divisional events, serves as a fantastic addition to our largest...
First day of 120th Kentucky State Fair begins
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The 120th Kentucky State Fair is officially underway!. Rides, fair food, animals, farm machinery and concerts return to the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. The 120th Kentucky State Fair runs from Thursday, Aug 15 through Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. Come meet the WAVE News Team on...
Louisville stays in contact with '26 PG Neiko Mundey
University of Louisville basketball coach Pat Kelsey and his staff extended a scholarship offer to Landover, Md., 2026 point guard Neiko Mundey in May. The Cardinals' staff followed Mundey during the summer evaluation periods. And the Cardinals have stayed in constant contact with Mundey. The 6-foot-1 prospect is one of...
Kroger plans $1.25 million remodel of west Louisville store along with increased wages
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kroger announced plans for a $1.25 million investment in the West Broadway store. The money will increase shelving and update the décor, lighting and exterior signage. Officials said the remodel will also come with an improved variety in fresh foods. Kroger also announced an increase...
RETRO FIND: Famous Amos judges reporter’s cookies in 1981
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Famous Amos, real name Wally Amos, began selling cookies in 1975. His tasty treats are favorites of customers everywhere. In 1981, Amos visited a store in Louisville, Kentucky, to share his cookies with the populace. He signed autographs and even sang to his cookies. “It’s necessary...
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