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Labor Day kicks off Thursday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - With Labor Day travel starting Thursday, sources say gas prices are lower than in 2023. According to AAA and GasBuddy.com, Kentucky gas prices are at a state average of $3.10 per gallon, down 45 cents from last year and 26 cents below the national average. While...
Are Kentuckians generous? Here's which counties were the most generous in 2023
Are Kentuckians generous? A new study released by SmartAsset, a financial technology company, recently looked at how generous Kentuckians are based on charitable contributions. A county-by-county breakdown showed there are some truly generous people in Kentucky. SmartAsset found Oldham County ranked first in the state for its generosity, securing the top spot for two consecutive...
Swedish Match to Add 450 Jobs, Invest $232M in Kentucky
Project is the 5th largest investment on record this year; $277 million annual regional economic impact anticipated. Gov. Andy Beshear announced the largest new jobs project of 2024, as Philip Morris International Inc. announced its Swedish Match affiliate will expand its presence in Daviess County creating 450 direct jobs with a $232 million investment.
Group: Kentucky officials, schools used public resources to oppose school choice amendment
(The Center Square) – A nonprofit public-interest law firm is asking Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman to launch investigations into the lieutenant governor and two school districts, which the firm claims have misused taxpayer resources to speak out against a proposed constitutional amendment on school choice. Liberty Justice Center sent a letter to Coleman citing social media posts by Pulaski County Schools Superintendent Patrick Richardson and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman against Amendment 2, which will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot. ...
Kentucky veterans return home from honor flight
LEXINGTON, Ky. – A welcome home ceremony greeted 68 Kentucky veterans returning from an honor flight that traveled to see their memorials on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The group returned home on Saturday, Aug. 24. Kentucky’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives’ sponsored the honor flight, which allowed veterans to...
Northern Kentucky organization helps struggling families in crisis
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - If you are struggling financially or are in need of childcare assistance, a local organization is here to help. The Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission helps families achieve self-reliance in a number of ways. "What we do, in a nutshell, is we connect Northern Kentucky, urban to...
Small Businesses in Kentucky Brace for Destructive Cyberattacks
According to Inc.com, roughly 60% of small businesses will close within six months of a cyberattack. That article lists four reasons why those small to midsize businesses routinely find themselves at risk for attacks the subsequent dangers of closing. Those reasons are:. They typically lack sufficient security measures and trained...
Militia group member sentenced to 5 years in prison for Capitol riot plot
WASHINGTON (AP) — A militia group member who communicated with other far-right extremists while they stormed the U.S. Capitol was sentenced on Wednesday to five years in prison. For weeks before the Jan. 6, 2021, riot, Kentucky electrician Dan Edwin Wilson planned with others to attack the Capitol and...
KY Man Selling a Motorized Picnic Table on Facebook Marketplace
Picnic season will soon be here...as far as I'm concerned. Sure, summertime is traditionally when folks head to the park of their choice and whip out the burgers, 'dogs, and potato salad. But I've never been a fan of eating all that heavy food in hot weather. For me, FALL is picnic season.
Shop ‘Til You Drop: East 80 & Owensboro Yard Sales Promise Bargains Galore | 8/29 – 9/2
It's a picker's paradise! The East 80 Yard Sale, spanning over 22 miles through Kentucky, and many Owensboro sales are happening this weekend. With roadside bargains, delicious food, sales for antique lovers, and sightseeing galore, these yard sales offer something for everyone. Put on your walking shoes and get ready to explore!
Movie Studio Will Film New Project in Owensboro KY This Fall — Actors, Crew Needed
Because of the success of PJ Starks, Eric Huskisson, and Daniel Benedict, folks in Owensboro have become accustomed to seeing filmmakers doing their thing on our city streets. Starks and Huskisson have been making movies in the Owensboro/Daviess County area for about 15 years with their most recent effort enjoying a big release party this summer. Meanwhile, Benedict has been hard at it for at least a decade and is currently prepping for a He-Man sequel.
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