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Program helps Greater Cincinnati students become entrepreneurs with 'pitch competition'
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Some local students are well on their way to becoming future entrepreneurs. The teens were part of the "Young Entrepreneurs of Color Pitch Competition." It's an initiative that provides training, support, mentorship, and resources to Black and Latinx high school students interested in business. All of the...
Big Lots website shows which stores will close. Are any in Kentucky?
Big Lots recently announced a plan to close as many as 40 stores this year. But there's good news for discount shoppers: None of the stores in Kentucky are scheduled to close. According to a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the retailer plans to close 35-40 stores this year and open...
Medical cannabis in Kentucky: Wilmore and Nicholasville say no, Jessamine County says yes (for now)
In March 2023, Kentucky Gov. Beshear signed Senate Bill 47 (SB 47) into law, legalizing medical cannabis for Kentuckians with chronic illnesses beginning January 1, 2025. Although patients who qualify cannot apply for medical cannabis cards until January 1, as of July 1, Kentuckians can now start applying for a medical cannabis business license, and […] The post Medical cannabis in Kentucky: Wilmore and Nicholasville say no, Jessamine County says yes (for now) appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
UK HealthCare building boom: What does a $4.3 billion expansion mean for Kentuckians?
UK HealthCare is in the midst of an expansion project that will cost over $4.3 billion, add nine new buildings to its arsenal and bring more healthcare access to Kentuckians. Here’s a breakdown of the new offerings.
Welcome move to boost child protection in Kentucky trips over conflicting views of the law
Increasingly worried about suspected abuse of her young grandson, Michelle Tynes said she battled for years with Kentucky social service workers to act on what she said was the deplorable situation in the Western Kentucky home where he and four other children lived. “I made multiple reports,” said Tynes, who eventually won full custody of […] The post Welcome move to boost child protection in Kentucky trips over conflicting views of the law appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Scattered Storms and Heat Ahead for Kentucky, Eastern Missouri
Paducah, KY – Residents of Kentucky and eastern Missouri should prepare for a period of unstable weather, with isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms expected through Friday night. According to the US National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky, better chances of showers and storms are anticipated from Saturday through...
Mechanical bull, hundreds of other items from Bobby Mackey's to be auctioned
WILDER, Ky. (WKRC) - Bobby Mackey is cleaning house with the big move of his club. The reportedly haunted honkey tonk moved temporarily to Florence. The Wilder location will be demolished and rebuilt. Before that happens, hundreds of items will be auctioned off, including El Torro, the mechanical bull which...
Big Lots Shutting Down Stores Amid Financial Uncertainty
Big Lots is planning to shutter around 40 stores as the company opens up about their ability to continue. I've been shopping at Big Lots for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I could spend hours in the toy aisle, and even as a teenager, I spent quite a bit of time thumbing through the DVD and Blu-ray selections. My wife and I still shop at Big Lots on a regular basis today. It's safe to say that it's one of my all-time favorite stores. Need groceries? Done. Kitchenware? Easy. How about some furniture? They've got all kinds of options out on the floor.
Homeless & Housing Coalition of Kentucky on tour
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It’s a pressing issue for many Americans and even more so for those who live on the streets, homelessness and affordable housing. The Homeless & Housing Coalition of Kentucky came to town on Wednesday to talk with those who have a vested interest in affordable housing and homelessness and hoping to get some insight on how to fix a big problem in Kentucky. Adrienne Bush and George Eklund with the Homeless & Housing Coalition of Kentucky and the Coalition for the Homeless in Louisville have traveled to Louisville, Lexington, Paducah and Bowling Green so far but still have two more stops to make in northern Kentucky and Morehead to finish out their tour.
Amazon KCVG Air Hub workers go on strike to stop Amazon’s ‘unfair labor practices’
Union workers at Amazon’s KCVG Air Hub went on strike Wednesday afternoon, Teamsters announced via social media. Teamsters Local 89 Communications Director Stephen Piercey said the workers walked out on a picket line against what they called Amazon’s “illegal and unfair labor practices” at the air hub at CVG Airport in Hebron.
Update from Dr. Rand Paul
Recently, I had the honor of attending a morning meet and greet hosted by Mayor Pamela Hoots at the local VFW chapter in Columbia. It was a great opportunity to connect with our dedicated law enforcement officers and community members. We had meaningful discussions about critical issues affecting our nation, including the urgent need to protect our cities and secure our border.
MAGA Republican Takes Shocking Stand on Netanyahu’s Speech to Congress
Kentucky Representative Thomas Massie is openly feuding with the pro-Israel lobby ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress. The Republican representative, part of the far-right House Freedom Caucus, is the only GOP member who said he would boycott Netanyahu’s Wednesday speech. “Today Congress will undertake political theater on behalf of the State Department. The purpose of having Netanyahu address Congress is to bolster his political standing in Israel and to quell int’l opposition to his war,” Massie wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “I don’t feel like being a prop so I won’t be attending.” In response, the...
Flagship Communities co-founder headed for Hall of Fame
Nathan Smith, a Fort Mitchell resident and co-founder of Flagship Communities Real Estate Investment Trust, is set to be inducted into the national Recreational Vehicle/Manufactured Housing Hall of Fame. Flagship Communities REIT operates 81 communities across the midwestern and southern United States. Smith co-founded the business with Kurt Keeney in...
Braylen Harlamert Commits To Northern Kentucky
(7-25-24) Coldwater’s Braylen Harlamert will continue his baseball career this fall at Northern Kentucky University. This past season Harlamert was named a D III 1st Team All State pick, was selected as the Midwest Athletic Conference (MAC) Position Player of the Year and was named POY in SSN’s All-Mercer County team.
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