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  • Kentucky Senator wants Reorganized GOP
    Kentucky’s junior senator is encouraging his supporters to get involved in the reorganization of the state Republican Party. The Republican Party of…
  • New York-based choreographer Blake Pearson created the first work in the show, "Mama Geena." The University of Kentucky Department of Theatre presents "3Dimensions: Winter Dance Concert," the inaugural performance of UK's new dance program.
    Song (Folk, Jazz), Dance (UK) and Theater (3)
    Top performers in the fields of jazz and folk perform this weekend in central Kentucky. Emmy Lou Harris is at the Lexington Opera House. Jazz vocalist…
  • What's Behind These High Gas Prices?
    The cost of gas is influenced most by the global crude oil supply and demand.
  • Early Childhood Academy Expansion
    A central Kentucky corporate mainstay and a social service nonprofit are working together to help more parents become actively involved in their…
  • Coal Company Pleads Guilty to Mine Safety Violations
    Manalapan Mining Company--which operates in Harlan County--and two of the company's top officials are pleading guilty to charges they willfully violated…
  • Kentuckians Await Perseid Shower
    The peak viewing period for the annual Perseid meteor shower occurs this weekend. But, it’s not the only time meteors make their mark over Kentucky.…
  • Water Shortage Watch for 27 Counties
    With temperatures predicted to top the 100 degree mark in many communities today, Kentucky has put 27 counties in a water shortage watch category. Several…
  • New Chief of Staff in the Governor's Office
    Governor Steve Beshear has promoted his deputy chief of staff to the top spot. Louisville native Larry Bond was named chief of staff today. He replaces…
  • Coal Tax Worries
    A decline in coal mining tax revenue has many of Kentucky’s top officials concerned. House Speaker Greg Stumbo and Governor Steve Beshear say they are…
  • Ramped Up Debate Security Gives Danville New Look
    Danville recently won accolades from a website for being among the Top 10 Mayberry-like towns in America, and it’s not too difficult to see the parallels…
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