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Kentucky Equal Justice Center cites 'hard realities' in decision to close its doors

Kentucky Equal Justice Center cites 'hard realities' in decision to close its doors

In operation for nearly 50 years, the center is closing down in the wake of a federal freeze on grants and loans from the Trump administration. The nonprofit center describes itself as an advocacy group for workers, immigrants and refugees,...

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Kentucky residents are being driven from their homes after gnats swarm town: ‘You can’t even stay in the house’

Kentucky residents are being driven from their homes after gnats swarm town: ‘You can’t even stay in the house’

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Kentucky State University and Brough Brothers Distillery unveil partnership with 1886 Select Bourbon Whiskey Collection

Kentucky State University and Brough Brothers Distillery unveil partnership with 1886 Select Bourbon Whiskey Collection

Frankfort, Ky. — Kentucky State University and Brough Brothers Distillery today announced a groundbreaking partnership that has produced five unique Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey varieties under the “1886 Select” label. The partnership was...

Experts share flood mitigation and response recommendations with Kentucky legislators

Experts share flood mitigation and response recommendations with Kentucky legislators

After a series of natural disasters, Kentucky lawmakers are receiving recommendations for flood mitigation and preparedness. Officials with the American Flood Coalition said the state faces two types of flooding, overbank flooding and flash...

Kentucky Illness Linked to Salmonella in Eggs Sold in Indiana

Kentucky Illness Linked to Salmonella in Eggs Sold in Indiana

A Salmonella outbreak tied to eggs distributed in Indiana and Illinois has been linked to one death and over 130 illnesses in ten states, including Kentucky. Egg Recall Impacts Indiana and Illinois Stores More than 20 million eggs have been...

Kentucky makes $15.6 million investment in state parks

Kentucky makes $15.6 million investment in state parks

Kentucky makes $15.6 million investment in state parks Published 3:06 pm Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Kentucky Dam Village State Park. (Photo submitted) Gov. Andy Beshear announced Tuesday a $15.6 million investment to ensure a reliable electric grid at...

Kentucky Tornadoes and Severe Weather

Kentucky Tornadoes and Severe Weather

Brian Neudorff, a Forecaster and Meteorologist with the National Weather Service (NWS) of Louisville. Photo submitted. Q&A Session with Forecaster and Meteorologist Brian Neudorff By Mary Beth Sallee Jobe Publishing, Inc. Kentucky’s severe weather...

Upscale social club in Northern Kentucky closes after 35 years

Upscale social club in Northern Kentucky closes after 35 years

COVINGTON, Ky. (WKRC) — The Metropolitan Club, a renowned social hub for business and civic leaders in Covington, has announced its immediate closure after 35 years of operation. In an email to its members, club officials attributed the decision...

Hundreds of native bees have been found in Kentucky. Researchers say we still have a lot to learn

Hundreds of native bees have been found in Kentucky. Researchers say we still have a lot to learn

The Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves is on a quest to catalog and understand the native bee population in the state. So far, through archival searches and extensive field surveys, they have identified hundreds of bee species native to the state...

UofL gives update on implementing new Kentucky law that bans DEI programs at public colleges

UofL gives update on implementing new Kentucky law that bans DEI programs at public colleges

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The University of Louisville provided an update on plans to implement a new law that bans diversity, equity and inclusion programs at public Kentucky colleges and universities. On Tuesday, July 15, in Frankfort, several...

Environmentally Friendly Inhalers Fall Short on Patient Tolerance

Environmentally Friendly Inhalers Fall Short on Patient Tolerance

Changing to a dry powder inhaler (DPI) was associated with more healthcare use by adult patients with asthma, based on data from approximately 260,000 individuals. The Veterans Health Administration adopted a formulary change in 2021 that switched...

Celtics’ Amari Williams Leaves Lasting Legacy With Kentucky’s Mark Pope

Celtics’ Amari Williams Leaves Lasting Legacy With Kentucky’s Mark Pope

LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY - JANUARY 4: Amari Williams #22 of the Kentucky Wildcats reacts during the game ... More against the Florida Gators at Rupp Arena on January 4, 2025 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)Getty Images The...

The Worst July Storm in Kentucky's History Claimed 79 Lives

The Worst July Storm in Kentucky's History Claimed 79 Lives

For Kentucky, weather has been an overarching theme for 2025. Winter storms and flooding in February were followed by that crazy Owensboro hailstorm in March. Then came extreme severe weather events, seemingly one right after another, in April,...

$15.6M grant secured for Kentucky State Parks’ Electrical Infrastructure

$15.6M grant secured for Kentucky State Parks’ Electrical Infrastructure

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WBKO) - A $15.6 million investment has been secured to ensure a reliable electric grid at Kentucky state parks and support families in need following catastrophic weather events. Kentucky state parks play a vital role in supporting...

Are fireflies going extinct, are there more? We asked a KY insect scientist

Are fireflies going extinct, are there more? We asked a KY insect scientist

(TNS) Fireflies are a staple of summer in Kentucky, diving and drifting through the night with bioluminescent flashes that light up childhood memories and nostalgia for many. But if you’ve spent any time on social media, you’ve likely seen claims...

Digging In: Why a West Virginia factory’s pollution could trouble Louisville’s drinking water

Digging In: Why a West Virginia factory’s pollution could trouble Louisville’s drinking water

About 400 miles upstream from Louisville, the Chemours Co.’s Washington Works operation has been releasing higher-than-permitted amounts of a forever chemical into the Ohio River. In recent court filings, Louisville Water Co. – the utility that...

Kentucky governor leaves door open for presidential run

Kentucky governor leaves door open for presidential run

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WSMV) - Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s interview on Meet the Press on Sunday ended with a straightforward question from Kristen Welker: “Is it accurate to say you are considering running for president?” Beshear danced around the...

AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 11:00 p.m. EDT

Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' canceled by CBS, ends May 2026 CBS is axing “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” in May 2026. The announcement on live air Thursday came two days after Colbert spoke out against Paramount Global settling with...

PRESIDENTIAL PRIORITIES: Trump has not visited a single natural disaster site as president but spent 40 days playing golf

PRESIDENTIAL PRIORITIES: Trump has not visited a single natural disaster site as president but spent 40 days playing golf

President Donald Trump has declined to visit a single site of a natural disaster in America since retaking office this year and is accused by some as having intentionally delayed federal aid to victims. Nearly 100 Americans died in the first six...

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