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Lexington Herald-Leader

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Veteran Kentucky journalist, KET host Renee Shaw named to lead public TV network

Renee Shaw, one of KET’s most recognizable public affairs journalists and a longtime leader within the organization, has been named KET’s next executive director & CEO, station officials announced Wednesday. A search committee comprised of current and former chairpersons of the Kentucky Authority for Educational Television, KET’s governing board, began work on selecting a new executive director after the late Shae Hopkins announced her retirement earlier this year. They made their recommendation to the full board for a vote Nov. 4. Shaw, who spent nearly three decades at KET as a journalist, producer and host, succeeds Hopkins, who died last week after battling cancer . “Renee brings to this role an extraordinary understanding of Kentucky, a deep commitment to public service and a genuine appreciation for the important role KET plays in the lives of people across the Commonwealth,” G. Dan Griffith, chair of the Kentucky Authority for Educational Television, said in a news release. “I have no doubt Renee will proudly take the torch from Shae and continue building on her great work.” KET is a state-backed public television station that broadcasts statewide and online. It carries Kentucky news and features, including extensive coverage of state government, as well

Kentucky · 3d

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Clifton's KIWA Korean Cafe Closes, Owner Seeks $60K Buyer for Turnkey Shop

KIWA, the Korean cafe that had become a fixture at 2235 Frankfort Avenue in Louisville's Clifton neighborhood, has shut its doors, and owner Soo Young Cho is now looking for a buyer willing to pay at least $60,000 for the turnkey operation. The closure happened quietly late in October 2026, with prospective buyers now able to schedule private tours of the building while Cho sorts out the shop's future.

Louisville, KY · 2d
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Hundreds of Thousands of Migratory Birds Visit Kentucky and Indiana Each Year

If you've ever looked up at the sky and seen what appeared to be an endless stream of birds flying overhead, there's a good chance you were witnessing part of an extraordinary natural phenomenon happening right here in our region. I saw something like that just this weekend and pulled over to the side of the road to observe. Fascinating and humbling, really.

Kentucky · 3d
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This Low-Key Indiana Riverside Deck Serves Up Ocean-Fresh Feasts With A Skyline View Locals Obsess Over

Frog legs, rolled oysters, and hushpuppies, all served on a multi-level deck facing the Louisville skyline. That combo alone made me sit up a little straighter. The story behind it goes back to Derby Day in 1948. Two men started with a refrigerator of fish, two fryers, and a cooler.

Louisville, KY · 5d
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Drive From Anywhere In Kentucky To This Legendary Seafood Shack That Skips The Frills

There’s a seafood restaurant sitting in Lexington, Kentucky, that has absolutely no business being this good, and yet here we are. The Ketch exists, it’s real, and it’s been quietly making people rethink everything they thought they knew about inland seafood. Let’s get the obvious question out...

Lexington, KY · 6d

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Sugar Ray’s completes a shift to soul food and family-friendly entertainment

Owner Stephon Harbin’s words tell the tale of changes he has been implementing since springtime at his rebranded Sugar Ray’s Lounge Soul Food Restaurant (2523 W. Broadway in Russell). The cover photo is borrowed from Harbin. The text:. 📢 ATTENTION ALL EVENT PROMOTERS & CLIENTS 📢 Sugar Ray’s...

Louisville, KY · 5d

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Still Wowed Out: Jim James returns home with a new solo album and show

For more than a quarter-century, Jim James has made a career out of chasing the transcendent. As the unmistakable cantor and creative force behind My Morning Jacket, he's taken arena-size audiences on countless sonic excursions, blending psychedelic rock, Southern soul, folk, and a healthy dose of cosmic wonder into something uniquely his own along the way.

Louisville, KY · 4d

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West Louisville's Chickasaw Lodge Undergoes Major Renovations, Seeks Local Artists

Chickasaw Park Lodge in west Louisville has undergone major renovations while preserving its historic charm. Louisville Parks and Recreation is now seeking local artists to help bring the interior to life and create a welcoming space for the community. Louisville Parks and Recreation described the renovations in a post Monday,...

Louisville, KY · 5d

WEKU

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Longtime KET host Renee Shaw named network's new CEO

After being one of the most recognizable faces on KET's air, Renee Shaw will step in to lead the network.

Kentucky · 3d

99.5 WKDQ

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From Big Screen to Bluegrass: Hollywood Producer Revitalizes Small Kentucky Town

From Pirates of the Caribbean to Top Gun, Jerry Bruckheimer has produced a long list of blockbusters. His most meaningful project, led by his amazing wife Linda, has been restoring a quaint little place called Bloomfield.

Bloomfield, KY · 9d

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This Kentucky Butterfly House Lets Your Kids Stand Inside A Cloud Of Thousands Of Fluttering Wings

Kids can hold live insects on a guided lab tour here, then wander out back to a garden alive with butterflies and moths. That pairing alone sold me. The tour reaches far beyond butterflies, with exotic bugs that even nervous families end up handling. Then there’s the shop. It sells...

Louisville, KY · 6d

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Stooges Bar and Grill will not reopen after UPS plane crash

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Stooges Bar and Grill owner Debbie Self said she will not reopen the south-side business one year after the deadly UPS plane crash that devastated the area around Grade Lane. Self said she decided in October after months without regular access to customers. Grade Lane, which...

Louisville, KY · 3d

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Long John Silver’s brings back clam chowder, adds mac and cheese permanently

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Nov. 3, 2026) — Louisville-based Long John Silver’s is expanding its cold-weather menu with returning clam chowder, a $6 fish basket and new seasonal sweets, while making mac and cheese a permanent offering. The menu additions launched Nov. 2 at participating restaurants nationwide. The lineup includes...

Louisville, KY · 4d

WhiskeyPulse

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Heaven Hill Named Most Awarded U.S. Distillery Three Years Running

Heaven Hill Claims the Crown Again: Most Awarded U.S. Distillery at the 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition For the third straight year, one name sat at the top of America's most competitiv

Bardstown, KY · 3d

Whiskey Riff

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Zach Bryan Delivers Stunning, Choir-Backed Cover Of Ian Noe’s “Kentucky Hurricane”

Need a collaboration between these two ASAP. For all intents and purposes, Appalachia has become one of the epicenters for today’s biggest and brightest stars in the flourishing independent/alternative scene. Of course, you have the staples of the genre such as Tyler Childers, Sturgill Simpson and Chris Stapleton hailing from Kentucky. With that being said, however, once you expand out and include the likes of both Kentucky, West Virginia and Virginia, it truly shows just how talented the region is, […] The post Zach Bryan Delivers Stunning, Choir-Backed Cover Of Ian Noe’s “Kentucky Hurricane” first appeared on Whiskey Riff .

Kentucky · 4d

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Monarch Artist Feature: Wes Greer

With his debut album on its way, Wes Greer is taking his 30th trip around the sun seriously. After first trying piano and saxophone, he found his home in the drums in fifth grade. “It was all percussion from there on out.” Moving around in childhood provided him with many different teachers, diversifying his sound. “On my first day of eighth grade, my band director tells me to roll, and when I do he cuts off the band, freezes everyone and says, ‘Oh my gosh, he has chops!’ I didn’t know it was a good thing at the time.” It was there that the band people became his people, and he developed lasting friendships.

Louisville, KY · 4d

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WKMS Shines In College Radio Excellence

MURRAY, Ky. — WKMS received some of the Kentucky Broadcasters Association’s top honors in the College Radio division at the KBA’s 2026 Excellence in Broadcasting Awards ceremony on Oct. 25 in Louisville. WKMS won the College Radio Program of the Year award for the second year in...

Murray, KY · 4d

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Locals Can’t Get Enough Of This Small-Town Steakhouse Hidden In Kentucky

There’s a tiny town in Kentucky where the trains used to stop, and now the people can’t stop coming back. The Whistle Stop in Glendale, Kentucky is the kind of place that makes you wonder why you ever bothered eating anywhere else. Glendale, Kentucky is not exactly a...

Glendale, KY · 9d

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This Kentucky Mexican Restaurant Is Known For Enchiladas, Sopaipillas, And Massive Portions

Seven different enchilada plates sit on one menu here, including one stuffed with krab meat. Spinach, mole, cream sauce, and a plate named Las Tres Marias all compete for your attention. Then dessert shows up with a sweet twist. The sopapillas arrive as fried flour tortillas with honey, chocolate drizzle,...

Louisville, KY · 7d

WBKR

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Yes, There Really Is a Reindeer Farm Right Here in Kentucky

What's your favorite animal at a petting zoo?

Kentucky · 4d