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BJ’s Wholesale Club To Open 2nd KY Location In Frankfort Nov. 13

BJ’s Wholesale Club will open its new Frankfort, Kentucky, club Nov. 13 at 4000 Vandalay Drive, giving the warehouse club retailer its second location in the state. The first store opened Jan. 31, 2025, at 4807 Outer Loop in Louisville. To celebrate, the on-site BJ’s Gas will offer members...

Frankfort, KY · 10h
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5 Kentucky Rules That Decide Who Pays When a Neighbor’s Tree Falls on Your House

A suburban Louisville homeowner was once awarded $7,875 after a dead tree from the lot next door fell on his garage. Then the Kentucky Supreme Court reversed it. The reason is one you’d want to know before a storm hits yours. Here are the rules that decide who pays...

Kentucky · 3d
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This Old-Fashioned Candy Store In Indiana Has Been A Sweet Local Legend For Over 130 Years

Some places just refuse to be forgotten, and Schimpff’s Confectionery in Jeffersonville, Indiana is one of them. It’s the kind of spot that makes you stop mid-step on the sidewalk, press your nose against the glass, and wonder if you’ve somehow wandered into a different century. Step...

Jeffersonville, IN · 5d
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A horse in a sweater leads Shelby County’s $300,000 tourism campaign

SHELBYVILLE, Ky. (Nov. 4, 2026) — A Shelby County Saddlebred named Nightcap has a starring role in ShelbyKY Tourism’s new campaign, which uses a four-part story and nearly $300,000 in paid advertising to encourage visits throughout the year. The campaign, called “All Year Long,” debuted Nov. 1 with...

Shelby County, KY · 2d
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Kentucky chief justice says court systems is struggling with hiring, low pay

Kentucky's chief justice said Thursday afternoon the state's court system is struggling to find and keep employees.

Kentucky · 1d

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Kentucky legislative leaders cite national, state issues after Republican incumbents lose

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) - Some longtime Republican lawmakers lost their races to Democratic challengers, and legislative leaders said both national and state issues were behind the results. Kentucky lawmakers will return to Frankfort in January with some new members. National issues cited. Senate President Robert Stivers, R-District 25, said Kentucky...

Kentucky · 2d

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Beshear opens Team Kentucky food drive to public donations

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear says the public can now donate to the second annual Team Kentucky Food Drive, which will collect nonperishable food through Nov. 18 for Kentuckians in need. The drive began Nov. 1 for state employees. Donations will be distributed through Feeding Kentucky, which serves...

Kentucky · 2d

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Teachers union-backed candidates sweep JCPS’ new 5-seat school board

Candidates backed by the PAC of the Jefferson County Teachers Association won all five seats on a newly constituted school board.

Jefferson County, KY · 2d

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‘Normal people can run’: Cassie Blausey elected first Latina to serve in the Kentucky House of Representatives

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB+WAVE) — Democrat Cassie Blausey won the election Tuesday to represent Kentucky’s 29th House District, becoming the first Latina elected to serve in the Kentucky House of Representatives. Blausey defeated incumbent Chris Lewis by about 1,000 votes. The district includes parts of Jefferson County, including Fern...

Kentucky · 23h

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Almaria Baker Defeats Republican Incumbent Jared Bauman in Kentucky House Race Amid Big Gains by Democrats

Democrat Almaria Baker has defeated Republican incumbent Jared Bauman in Kentucky’s 28th House District, helping deliver a series of Democratic victories in… The post Almaria Baker Defeats Republican Incumbent Jared Bauman in Kentucky House Race Amid Big Gains by Democrats appeared first on Shine My Crown .

Kentucky · 1d

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Steptoe & Johnson earns national honors, eight top-tier Kentucky rankings

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 5, 2026) — Steptoe & Johnson PLLC has earned eight Metropolitan Tier 1 practice-area rankings across Lexington and Louisville in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms, alongside 13 national rankings. The Kentucky recognition covers two practice areas in Lexington and six in Louisville, spanning commercial...

Lexington, KY · 1d

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'It's been the wild west down there for years'

After a few fits and starts earlier this fall, the Williamstown City Council finally approved Ordinance 2026-11 amending the dock permitting process at Williamstown Lake at the Nov. 2 meeting. Still, the approval did not come without pushback from citizens and one final alteration. Before opening the floor for comment,...

Williamstown, KY · 2d

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Louisville Metro Council Democrats hang on to narrow majority

The Louisville Metro Council elections on Tuesday were overall a wash, leaving Democrats with a narrow, one-vote majority for another two years.

Louisville, KY · 2d

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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: 654,636 pounds of medications collected

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced on Tuesday the results of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 24. Nationwide, 645,636 pounds of unused medications were collected.

Kentucky · 1d

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2026 General Election atttacts low turnout in Grant County

With no locally contested races, Grant Countians did not flock to the polls during the General Election. Despite the ballot containing a race for U.S. representative and a race to decide who will fill Mitch McConnell's seat in the U.S. Senate, turnout in the county was only 36.2%, according to the Grant County Clerk's office.

Grant County, KY · 2d

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Hardin County Schools mourns passing of Vine Grove student known for her kindness

Officials announced with deep sadness on Thursday morning that a student with the district had passed away.

Hardin County, KY · 1d

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30,000 medical marijuana cards issued in Kentucky

Kentucky · 1d

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These 10 Kentucky Schools Stand Out In The Latest 2027 Best Schools Rankings

In Kentucky, some teenagers skip their last two years of regular high school and move into a college dorm instead. They take full-time university classes in science and math while their friends are still at prom committee meetings. I love that idea, and it’s real. Another school on this...

Kentucky · 3d

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Ky. Gov. Beshear speaks following midterm elections

Kentucky · 1d

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6 Things Kentuckians Say to Guests That Guests Misread

If a host in eastern Kentucky says “I don’t care to,” you’d probably hear a flat no. But it can mean the opposite. Kentucky hosts rarely stop to explain lines like that, so guests are left to read the room. Here’s what Kentuckians say to guests...

Kentucky · 3d