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The Kentucky Horse Park is getting a $39 million shot in the arm. The infusion of state money will impact the almost 50-year-old facility honoring the horse in a variety of ways.
The Commonwealth
Lexington/Richmond News
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The Kentucky Horse Park is getting a $39 million shot in the arm. The infusion of state money will impact the almost 50-year-old facility honoring the horse in a variety of ways.
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Lexington’s mayor is proposing some funding go towards catchup maintenance at the Recycle Center. There are also plans to expand the acceptable material list.
Off the Beaten Path with Sam Dick
Sam Dick
Sam Dick visited a Franklin County farm featuring artistic sculptures from across the globe
Sam Dick visited a Winchester Couple who took a hobby and built it into a thriving art business.
Eastern Standard
America's nuclear monarchy: the president’s sole, absolute authority to order the launch of nuclear weapons.
Kentucky Arts & Culture
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“The Heart of the Turf: Racing’s Black Pioneers” showcases photos, art and video interviews of around 100 Black jockeys, trainers and owners from the early 19th century to modern times. It was previously on display in the Keeneland library throughout 2023.
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Northern Kentucky log cabin makes for a unique gallery to showcase the work of local artists
Today's Interview
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Our monthly conversation with EKU President David McFaddin
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Kate Savage talks with Freelance Writer and Photographer Kevin Nance.
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The City of Lexington is moving forward with various recommendations to improve its business climate with minority and women-owned businesses.
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A weekly community partners’ event at Lexington’s Goodwill Opportunity Center carried a slightly different meaning Thursday.
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The University of Kentucky has new guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence.
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The word “diverse” might well describe many a college athletic team in 2024. As one example, the Eastern Kentucky University men’s and women’s track teams have members from around ten different countries. Some of those student-athletes were challenged on and off the track in a different way this spring.
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Kentucky has a high percentage when it comes to cancers caused by human papillomavirus or H-P-V. Representatives of cancer centers from across the U.S. gathered in Lexington this week to discuss ways to raise vaccination rates.
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