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Leaving A Legacy: Abraham Williams retires from Bowling Green Housing Authority
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It’s a big change for everyone but it’s well deserved, the retiring of Abraham Williams from the Bowling Green Housing Authority as the executive director. Williams drew a big crowd to the Garvin House as he has his retirement party today, celebrating 29...
Kentucky college campuses prepare for fall semester with new AI reality
RICHMOND, Ky. (WKYT) - This fall semester, Kentucky college campuses will see an influx of new technology in the form of artificial intelligence. Eastern Kentucky University faculty say they have spent the summer preparing for changes with AI. Since last year, AI has begun making its way onto college campuses,...
Circle K offering up to 40 cents off per-gallon for three hours on Thursday
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Circle K is offering a special promotion on gas for drivers filling up Thursday. Circle K is hosting its "Circle K Back-to-School Fuel Day" from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. local time on Thursday, Aug. 1. According to Circle K, drivers can get up to...
Secretary of State Adams launches poll worker recruitment portal
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials say on National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, Secretary of State Michael Adams announced the launch of a new poll worker recruitment portal. “We can’t open the polls without volunteer poll workers,” said Adams. “Whether you are a Kentuckian who wants to ensure election integrity, or to prevent voter suppression, being […]
Another Kentucky Democrat gets booted from the ballot over a filing error
A judge ruled this week that Richard Henderson, the Democrat running in Kentucky House District 58, is disqualified from running in the November election against incumbent Republican Rep. Jennifer Decker over a filing error.
Friends remember Indiana University student who drowned at Lake Tahoe
— A 20-year-old Indiana University has been identified as a drowning victim along the shores of Lake Tahoe, Nevada last month, according to Nevada law enforcement. According to the Carson City Sheriff's Office, a drowning victim was pulled from rough waters at Whale Beach, located along the East Shores of Lake Tahoe on July 28. The victim was identified as Owen Joseph McDonough.
weSurvive pairs Appalachian cancer survivors with health advisers
Researchers at the University of Virginia are hoping to improve the quality of life for post-treatment cancer survivors in Appalachia. The weSurvive program provides free group and one-on-one nutrition and exercise guidance for rural, adult patients. It was created by Kathleen Porter — a registered dietitian at the UVA Cancer Center — through a $770,000 research grant from the American Cancer Society.
University of Kentucky hosts regional conference for agricultural advancement, community well-being and economic growth
The Southern Region Administrative Heads and Council on Agricultural Research, Extension and Teaching (S-AHS/CARET) conference included deans and senior leaders from land-grant institutions in the southern region. The national Council on Agricultural Research, Extension and Teaching (CARET) is comprised of industry leaders, producers and advocates of land-grant institutions. The conference...
Looking for a new bourbon? Here are five releases (and one gin!) you should try this month
Kentucky distilleries are constantly coming up with something special and August is no different. This month, Old Forester is unveiling its new 117 Series: Rum Finish, Hidden Barn releases a seven-year-old bourbon, Elijah Craig releases its Toasted Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, and more. Here's what to know about the Kentucky bourbon (and gin!) scene this month: ...
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