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Kentucky State Fair Board Vice-President David Wallace Talks About Improvements At Kentucky Exposition Center
Kentucky Fair Board Vice-President David Wallace talks about improvements coming to the Kentucky Exposition Center. Ground was broken for the project Thursday, August 22nd, during the Kentucky State Fair.
So. Indiana Area McDonald’s Restaurants Support Local Schools with “Fries for School Supplies” Fundraiser
Who knew that indulging in a delicious order of McDonald’s fries could make such a big difference in our community? From August 26th to 30th, local McDonald’s owner-operators are turning their fry boxes into tools for change with the "Fries for School Supplies" fundraiser. During these five days, 10% of all à la carte fry sales will be donated directly to local schools.
Public Policy: In Frankfort, the Time is Now
The work for the 2025 legislative session is well underway in the state’s capital. January may be months in the future, but insiders know that the fall and early winter are when much of the policy “sausage-making” happens. In the case a law needs clarification or a policy needs overhaul, now is the time for the work to begin.
Kentucky Republican seeks to add coercive control to protective order statute
If you or someone you know has experienced domestic violence, call the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. You can also contact any of Kentucky’s 15 domestic violence programs. A Northern Kentucky Republican intends to file a bill that would add coercive control to Kentucky’s protective […]
Kentucky data expert discusses the impact of the state’s beloved 120 counties
Organizers for the 120th Kentucky State Fair have themed this year’s event around celebrating all 120 counties. A local data expert shares how people move in and around those counties, and if he thinks that number could change.
Country ham nets $10.5M for charity as Kelly, Joe Craft break own record at Farm Bureau breakfast
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Two Republican megadonors once again were the highest bidders at Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Country Ham Breakfast charity auction. Kelly Craft, a former United Nations ambassador and 2023 Republican gubernatorial candidate, and her husband, coal executive Joe Craft, bid a record $10.5 million Thursday morning for the country ham that was crowned champion of the 2024 Kentucky State Fair.
What is ‘restricted ammunition’ under Kentucky law?
(WKYT)—Today’s Good Question is: What is restricted ammunition?. Kentucky law restricts two types of ammunition, but only if they are used in a crime. KRS 527.080 Using restricted ammunition during the commission of a crime says, “A person is guilty of using restricted ammunition during the commission of a crime when he commits any felony offense under this code and is armed at the time of the commission of the offense or in the immediate flight therefrom with a firearm loaded, as defined in KRS 237.060, with armor-piercing ammunition as defined in KRS 237.060 or flanged ammunition as defined in KRS 237.060.”
WYMT, ARH present check during ARH Game of the Week
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - At Friday night’s ARH Game of the Week, the Prestonsburg Blackcats traveled to play the Leslie County Eagles. During the game, Jon North presented a $500 check to Leslie County Principal Merelene Lewis and Vice Principal and Athletic Director Mark Collett. WYMT and ARH are...
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