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Beshear's Nashville speech revealed his political approach
Before Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear ascended to become a finalist for Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate, he delivered a speech in Nashville last month in a demonstration of his rising popularity outside the Bluegrass State. Why it matters: Beshear had been working to elevate his national profile before the...
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.
Kentucky urged to curb air pollution that makes Mammoth Cave one of the haziest national parks
Mammoth Cave National Park is famous for what’s below the ground, featuring the world’s longest explored cave system with hundreds of miles of passages and a unique ecosystem of fish, insects, worms and crustaceans. But it’s what’s happening in the air above the cave system that has Kentucky environmentalists concerned. Mammoth Cave is one of […]
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...
A Fake Buc-ee’s Billboard in Kentucky is Causing Some Serious Uproar
This particular story isn't Texas related but does involve a Texas favorite, Buc-ee's. This is also a relatable thing for myself being in the radio, and marketing, industry. This story has to do with a Reddit post about a Buc-ee's billboard placed along Interstate 75 in Kentucky. It shows a Buc-ee's billboard on the bottom with another billboard on top that's advertising a gun range. It's what the Buc-ee's billboard says that has caused an uproar online. I decided to investigate.
New documents: Jamey Noel spent $83,000 at Macy's, provided meals and concert tickets to councilman
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — New court documents released Thursday continue to paint a picture of what former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel and his family purchased with fire department funds. Indiana State Police conducted numerous search warrants on Noel's three southern Indiana properties. According to a probable cause affidavit, "scores"...
Mitsubishi Electric invests $143.5 million on heat pump compressor manufacturing plant in Kentucky
Mitsubishi Electric US (MEUS) has announced plans to expand manufacturing in Maysville, Kentucky. The company will invest $143.5 million to repurpose an existing manufacturing facility, which will be used to manufacture heat pump compressors. This will be the first U.S. factory to produce advanced twin-rotary variable capacity compressors, which are often manufactured in Asia. The project will create 122 new jobs for the surrounding area.
UAW President Fain wants Kentucy's Beshear or Minnesota's Walz on Harris ticket
The UAW officially endorsed Kamala Harris on Wednesday, and UAW President Shawn Fain hopes she'll select either Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear or Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate.
Hundreds of new jobs coming to Charlestown highlight 'transformational growth' in the area, mayor says
CHARLESTOWN, Ind. (WDRB) -- The way Dan Cristiani describes his company can also describe the land it now sits on. The 30-acre plot just off Highway 62 in Charlestown is the new home of the Dan Cristiani Legacy Complex. "Kinda started from nothing," said Cristiani, the founder of Dan Cristiani...
Parvovirus spreading across the Commonwealth
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. (WBKO) - A deadly virus known as Parvo, or parvovirus, is spreading quickly across Kentucky. Kentucky is ranked fifth for most number of cases across the United States. Parvo is a virus that targets canines’ intestinal tract and their heart in some severe instances. Symptoms for this...
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