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Thompson receives Wendell Thomas Award from Ky. Assoc. of Blacks in Higher Education
Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) president Dr. Aaron Thompson recently received the Wendell Thomas Award from the Kentucky Association of Blacks in Higher Education (KABHE) at its recent annual conference. The award, named for Black education advocate Wendell Thomas, is presented by the KABHE executive board in recognition of a...
Kentucky governor predicts trip to Germany and Switzerland will reap more business investments
FRANKFORT — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear predicted Thursday that his recent economic development trip to Germany and Switzerland will reap more business investments in the Bluegrass State. The Kentucky delegation met last week with leaders of companies already established in the state and cultivated ties with other businesses looking...
UK students protest in solidarity with Gaza
LEXINGTON — After a series of contentious protests at universities across the country, the University of Kentucky became the latest site of pro-Palestinian demonstrations Wednesday. About 200 students and other community members gathered in front of William T. Young Library, chanting pro-Palestinian slogans and making speeches for about two...
Off-duty KSP trooper dies in motorcycle crash in BG
Kentucky State Police Trooper Jonathan Johnson was killed Tuesday morning in a motorcycle crash in Bowling Green. Johnson, 48, of Bowling Green, was off-duty at the time of the crash, which occurred on Nashville Road at Fortuna Avenue and caused the closure of that stretch of Nashville Road for several hours.
Judge clears former Kentucky secretary of state Alison Lundergan Grimes of ethics charges
FRANKFORT — Former Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes has been cleared of ethics charges stemming from allegations that the one-time Democratic rising star abused her access to voter registration data to benefit herself and fellow Democrats. Franklin County Circuit Judge Phillip Shepherd ruled Monday that Grimes legally...
Two injured in Bowling Green shooting
Two people are in regional hospitals after a shooting at the Muse Bowling Green apartment complex at 1799 Russellville Road on Tuesday night. Ronnie Ward, public information officer for BGPD, said the department received a call of shots fired at 7:15 p.m. Ward said officers found two male victims in the parking lot suffering from gunshot wounds.
Kentucky man killed when Harley Davidson strikes Mack truck, state police say
A Kentucky man was killed Monday when his Harley Davidson motorcycle struck the back of large commercial truck, state police said. State police were called to a two-vehicle fatal collision in Pike County at approximately 1:14 p.m. on Monday. The collision occurred on Kentucky Route 122 in the Robinson Creek...
Louisville reaps budget wins, some criticize state micromanagement
LOUISVILLE — Several dozen Louisville political and community leaders gathered outside the Kentucky Center for Performing Arts Monday to celebrate the city’s wins in the recently passed biennial budget. But at the same time, some are concerned that the legislature is trying to micromanage Kentucky’s largest city.
Kentucky man found dead after being reported missing; police say his motorcycle struck tree
A Kentucky man reported missing by his family on Friday was found dead Sunday after he apparently lost control of his motorcycle and struck a tree, state police said. Kentucky State Police were notified at approximately 5:40 p.m. Sunday by Laurel County 911 of a single vehicle fatality collision on McWhorter Road in Laurel County.
Vaping and substance use in Kentucky schools has spiked in the last five years, especially in the younger grades; up 147% overall
The number of drug, alcohol and tobacco events recorded by schools have increased in schools at all levels across Kentucky, according to data collected by Infinite Campus, an online student information tracking system. A look at the data from 2017-28 through 2022-23 found that Kentucky’s elementary schools saw a 475%...
Kentucky police called to check on man found him dead; search under way for his killer
Kentucky State Police launched a murder investigation Sunday night after they were called to check on a person, who they found dead from gunshot wounds. State police were called at approximately 5:25 p.m., Sunday by Rockcastle County 911 for a welfare check on Goochland Cave Road in Rockcastle County. Upon...
Columbia protesters say they’re at an impasse with administrators and will continue anti-war camp
NEW YORK (AP) — Columbia University students who inspired pro-Palestinian demonstrations across the country said Friday that they have reached an impasse with administrators and intend to continue their encampment until their demands are met. The announcement after two days of exhaustive negotiations comes as Columbia’s president faces harsh...
Warmer weather means ticks are active and looking to suck your blood; they can make you sick; here’s how to deal with them
State wildlife officials are reminding Kentuckians to take precautions against tick bites, which can transmit disease. “Ticks are common across the state, and whether you’re hunting, hiking or spending time in your backyard, you’re probably going to encounter them,” said Dr. Christine Casey, wildlife veterinarian for the Deparment of Fish and Wildlife Resources. “The key to avoiding any health risk from a tick bite is by taking steps to protect yourself from being bitten in the first place.”
New home for University of Kentucky cancer center will help accelerate research, director says
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — A new $781 million home for the University of Kentucky’s Markey Cancer Center will help researchers accelerate work aimed at “conquering cancer in the commonwealth,” its director said Thursday. Construction is set to start on the project, meant to build on the...
‘Dream come true:’ Historic conservation project in EKY was far from guaranteed
MIDDLESBORO — Senator Robin Webb remembers going to Perry County in 1997 to watch the first Rocky Mountain elk release with her father. It was the first step of Kentucky’s elk restoration program, and it took place on reclaimed coal mine land. Tuesday, Webb teared up as she...
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