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Bike4Alz riders make stop in Blacksburg during cross-country road trip benefitting Alzheimer’s research
WDBJ7 - Virginia
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July 19, 2025
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - A group of young men are putting their minds and bodies to the test in a coast-to-coast roadtrip. They’re not just doing it for fun, this group is pedaling for a cure to Alzheimer’s Disease. “My legs feel like they want to...
Kentucky Newsmakers 7/20: Kentucky American Water President Rob Burton; UK Political Science Professor Dr. Stephen Voss
WKYT - Kentucky
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July 19, 2025
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - On the latest edition of Kentucky Newsmakers, WKYT’s Bill Bryant talks with Kentucky American Water President Rob Burton and University of Kentucky Political Science Professor Dr. Stephen Voss. We all need it to live, and...
Bowling Green teen advocates for cancer research
WBKO - Kentucky
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July 19, 2025
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) -Aanyaa Arora, 17, is a graduate of Gatton Academy and will be attending the University of Kentucky in the fall. She wants to study cancer and become a cancer researcher because “research is our future.” Her interest in...
Kentucky Residents Advised To ‘Leave The Leaves’ To Protect Wildlife
NewsRadio 630 WLAP - Kentucky
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Kentucky wildlife enthusiasts are advocating for a simple act that can have a significant impact on local ecosystems as autumn approaches: "leave the leaves." While the remnants of summer linger, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife (KDFW)...
Kentucky SBDC Childcare Initiative launches year 2 with continued support, proven impact
UKNow - Kentucky
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July 18, 2025
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 18, 2025) — The Kentucky Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Childcare Initiative is designed to increase access to quality childcare for low- and moderate-income families, with a focused commitment to supporting...
Good Question: Are Kentucky tax dollars being used to pay for EKU’s new Model Lab school?
WKYT - Kentucky
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July 18, 2025
KENTUCKY (WKYT) - For today’s Good Question, Sue asks: Are Kentucky tax dollars being used to pay for EKU’s new Model Lab school? Yes, state funds are being used for that new facility on Eastern Kentucky University’s campus. But there are a few...
Kentucky Rep. Guthrie Backs Trump Travel Ban Amid US-China Tensions
DevX
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July 17, 2025
Representative Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) has expressed strong support for President Donald Trump’s travel ban while addressing growing concerns about U.S.-China relations. The Kentucky congressman’s comments come amid heightened tensions following...
WISPA Claims Kentucky Regulators Misinterpreted BEAD Rules
Broadband Breakfast
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July 18, 2025
WASHINGTON, July 18, 2025 – Some states may not be adhering to new federal broadband funding guidelines, according to WISPA – The Association for Broadband Without Boundaries. In a letter sent Thursday to a top Commerce Department official, WISPA...
The Most Affordable Luxury Hotel In Kentucky
NewsRadio 840 WHAS - Kentucky
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Now is the time to book a dream vacation. But, this time around, the prospect of a common hotel room falls a little short of the mark. Indulging in luxury may sound expensive. However, to ease your worries and safeguard your wallet, CashNetUSA has...
Most Terrifying Haunted House In Kentucky Promises A Petrifying Experience
NewsRadio 630 WLAP - Kentucky
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Searching for the ultimate spine-tingling experience? Whether you're gearing up for Halloween night or indulging in the eerie atmosphere leading up to the thrilling date of October 31, there's something undeniably exhilarating about visiting a...
Kentucky Guard celebrates 233rd birthday
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 17, 2025
KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES 07.17.2025 Courtesy Story FRANKFORT, Ky., -- Soldiers, Airmen and community leaders gathered to celebrate the 233rd birthday of the Kentucky National Guard during a ceremony at Boone National Guard Center, June 24, 2025....
Bike4Alz coast-to-coast bicycle ride for Alzheimer’s research riders to be in Blacksburg Saturday
WSLS - Virginia
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July 17, 2025
BLACKSBURG, Va. – The Bike4Alz group of 11 riders will be arriving in Blacksburg on Saturday and will spend the next days afterwards making their way through other cities in Virginia before ending their 70-day journey in Virginia Beach, the...
Arkansas HC John Calipari makes feelings known on highly anticipated return to Kentucky's Rupp Arena
Sportskeeda
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July 18, 2025
Arkansas coach John Calipari led the Razorbacks to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament in his first season in charge after surprisingly leaving the Kentucky Wildcats last April. In February this year, Calipari made his return to the Rupp Arena to...
Information technology, agriculture and legislative oversight and investigations
Appalachian News Express - Kentucky
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The second month of the interim session is underway in the Capitol and lawmakers are continuing discussions on the issues facing our Commonwealth during the meetings of the General Assembly’s statutory and interim joint committees, as well as...
Are fireflies going extinct, are there more? We asked a KY insect scientist
Murray Ledger & Times - Kentucky
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(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...
"I was playing real football in Ghana": Kentucky star LB reveals hilarious transition story from soccer to college football at SEC Media days
Sportskeeda
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July 17, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats' Alex Afari's journey to playing football in the SEC has been at times complicated. Afari was born in Italy, and before moving to the United States, grew up in Ghana, where he played soccer, aka football, around the world. Afari...
Kentucky State University and Brough Brothers Distillery unveil partnership with 1886 Select Bourbon Whiskey Collection
The Lane Report - Kentucky
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July 15, 2025
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...
Kentucky joins lawsuit against Trump Administration’s freeze on education funding
WBKO - Kentucky
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July 14, 2025
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WBKO) - Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that he and leaders from 23 other states and the District of Columbia are challenging the Trump Administration over its decision to freeze $6.8 billion in education funding. The lawsuit...
FEATURE: Protecting roads from heavy vehicles with weighing technology
Traffic Technology Today
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July 16, 2025
Texan roads are under pressure. Tom Stone looks at how new research analyzes border controls for heavy vehicles, calculates permit revenues vs road repair costs and recommends ways to protect the state’s highways for the future Politics aside, the...
Kentucky joins 23 other states to challenge $6.8B education funding freeze
WBIR - Tennessee
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July 14, 2025
Gov. Andy Beshear's office said KY, among other states, is scrambling due to a lack of sufficient funding just weeks before the start of the upcoming school year. KENTUCKY, USA — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is joining 23 other states, as well as...