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Lamar City Council, Prowers County Commissioners holding joint work session Monday, July 21
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7 Summer Road Trip Tips Every Parent Should Know
Key Takeaways Plan ahead to make the drive more manageable and keep everyone happy. Stay fueled up for fun with snacks and drinks. Include strategic stops along the way, and pack activities to distract from the long drive. Sometimes it can be hard...

Science The Courier Journal Did you miss the full Buck moon? Enjoy Friday's moon illusion thanks to Louisville's clearer skies
If you missed Thursday's full Buck moon shining over Louisville, not to worry! Friday night's moon will be shining at 99% illumination, according to NASA. Louisville residents also should have a fairly good view of the moon thanks to mostly clear...

Kentucky man dies in fireworks accident on the Fourth of July
FLEMINGSBURG – (TNS) A Kentucky man died in a fireworks accident on the Fourth of July, according to the Fleming County coroner. Gary “Dave” Ratliff, 45, was checking on a firework that didn’t go off when it suddenly exploded, said Fleming County...
Raise a glass to Northern Kentucky’s science-driven future
COVINGTON, Ky. – LifeSciKY, Kentucky’s nonprofit lab incubator, is celebrating the opening of its new lab facility in true Kentucky fashion by partnering with New Riff Distilling to release an exclusive single barrel bourbon. Proceeds from each...

Kentucky Coal Association Announces New President/Executive Director
SAM MCKOWN Kentucky Coal Association Announces New President/Executive Director Contact: Sam McKown KCA President/Executive Director sam@kentuckycoal.com LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 10, 2025) — The Kentucky Coal Association has selected Sam McKown as its...

Kentucky legislators question KentuckyWired project during committee meeting
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Kentucky legislators raised questions about long-standing problems and financial concerns related to the KentuckyWired project Wednesday during an Information Technology Oversight Committee meeting. WDRB has previously...

Kentucky’s historically Black public university again seeking new building for nursing school
Kentucky State University will again ask the General Assembly to fund construction of a Health Sciences Center, representatives told lawmakers Wednesday. Kentucky State University in Frankfort is again asking the legislature to appropriate money...

Science The Courier Journal Will you see the 'Moon Illusion' when July's full moon rises in Kentucky?
Now that Fourth of July fireworks are done with, another celestial object will brighten this week's evening skies: the full Buck Moon. July's full moon will be especially low on the horizon, too, creating what's known as the "Moon Illusion."...

Kentucky’s WPSD-TV Turns to Bitcentral to Modernize Local News Operations
PADUCAH, Ky.—It’s no secret the world of TV news is changing faster than a June storm. Folks don’t just wait for the 6 o’clock news anymore—they want content on every screen, anytime. At WPSD-TV, a leading television station in Kentucky owned by...

Kentucky stood out to versatile Alabama defensive lineman
Published 10:30 am Tuesday, July 8, 2025 By LARRY VAUGHT / For the Daily News 1/4 Swipe or click to see more Everyone was smiling when Alabama defensive lineman Garrett Witherington announced his commitment to Kentucky. (SUBMITTED) 2/4 Swipe or...

Kentucky Farm Bureau names 2025 Farmer of the Year finalists
LOUISVILLE, Ky.– Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) today announced the finalists for its 2025 Kentucky Farmer of the Year award. This annual program recognizes an individual for their outstanding agriculture operations, as well as their service and...

Weight loss drugs could be a gamechanger for women with a common hormonal disorder
Wegovy injection pens arranged in Waterbury, Vermont, US, on Monday, April 28, 2025. Shelby Knowles | Bloomberg | Getty Images For well over a decade, Grace Hamilton, 27, experienced hair loss, heavy periods, infrequent menstrual cycles, mental...

‘The U.S. Built Wealth Off Enslaved Women and Girls’: Michele Goodwin on the History of Reproductive Injustice
Amanda Zurawski, Dr. Ingrid Skop, Prof. Michele Goodwin, Dr. Monique Wubbenhorst and Dr. Nisha Verma are sworn in to the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing titled “The Assault on Reproductive Rights in a Post-Dobbs America,” on April 26, 2023....

Kentucky Wildcats basketball coach Mark Pope doesn't like 'yes men' in his program
Philly student headed to NBA Draft for Math Hoops ChampionshipA 5th grader from our area will join two dozen students from across the country at the NBA Draft in New York City. But they won't be there to play basketball. They're part of a...

Markey researcher showcases immunology-driven radiation therapy at major international conference
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 11, 2025) — University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researcher Weisi Yan, M.D., Ph.D., recently shared his work on radiation therapy at a major international conference, showcasing how new techniques could better protect...

Why this Hyundai model is the most stolen car in Kentucky
The Hyundai Elantra is the most stolen car in America, according to Visual Capitalist. There are steps Kentuckians can take to deter car thieves, but if the worst should happen, here's what to do after an auto theft. The Hyundai Elantra is a...

Sumitomo Expands, Adds Jobs in Kentucky to Make Electric Wiring Harnesses
Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems (SEWS) recently announced a $17 million expansion of its Bowling Green, Kentucky, facility that will create 76 new full-time jobs. A subsidiary of Japanese conglomerate Sumitomo Electric Industries, SEWS will use...

2 Bowling Green companies awarded funding for technology development
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WBKO) - Two Bowling Green companies are among eight selected to receive $750,000 in state matching grants to support high-paying jobs and to further grow the state’s technology sector. The grants are part of Kentucky’s Small...

8 Kentucky companies awarded nearly $750,000 to continue technology development in the Commonwealth
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that eight innovative Kentucky companies will receive $750,000 in state matching grants to support high-paying jobs and to further grow the state’s technology sector. The grants are part of the...