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How Kentucky bourbon went from boom to bust — BBC News Tariffs, oversupply and teetotaling Gen-Zs have all contributed to the downfall of one of America's most iconic liquors.

“While big, international brands will likely be able to weather the storm, the sales hit has led to a growing list of casualties.”

Via BBC.

The resource is online now at stopscams.ky.gov.

FIRE providing legal representation for UK professor under investigation for 'war on Israel' petition A University of Kentucky professor suspended from teaching duties after circulating an online petition calling for worldwide war on Israel now has legal representation.

A University of Kentucky professor suspended from teaching duties after circulating an online petition calling for worldwide war on Israel now has legal representation.

Don't worry, beloved #CDCentral dog Zena gets a mention.

New power plant projects draw objections from Kentuckians over rates, climate Speakers at a recent Kentucky Public Service Commission meeting raised a variety of concerns about a proposal to construct two natural gas-fired power plants. Most centered on the prospect that the ut...

“I am being asked to pay for power generation construction that may not be needed at all so that large corporations can build out a technology that will take away the jobs my children and grandchildren need," one speaker said. #AI #datacenter

"Our elderly and disabled and our families, the increased amount of them experiencing homelessness, they're in the direct line of fire of that executive order," Catholic Action Center head Ginny Ramsey says.

StoryCorps Mobile Tour: Mentors & Meals Colleagues Lisa Johnson and McKenna Halderman talk about Mentors & Meals, which provides middle school students in Woodford county free homework help and hot meals.

“In an Italian home, when there’s one or more people in the kitchen, there is food,” said Mentors & Meals founder Lisa Johnson. “And I heard that Woodford County, which is where we live, had over 80% of our students on free or reduced lunch - and we’re one of the wealthiest counties in Kentucky!”

The announcement follows a largely party-line vote last month that approved the cuts to public broadcasting as part of a $9 billion rescissions package.

The event will air on KET starting at 2:30 Saturday afternoon.

Contingency fund drawdown tops Fayette schools recommendations to fill $16M budget gap The budget workgroup formed in the wake of a controversial tax hike attempt by Fayette County Public Schools has settled on a number of recommendations for how to plug a $16 million dollar budget gap ...

The budget workgroup formed in the wake of a controversial tax hike attempt by Fayette County Public Schools has settled on a number of recommendations for how to plug a $16 million dollar budget gap next year.

I’ve been weighing starting this series for months now. I take it you would recommend?

"Is this a case of someone just trying to get out of jury duty?"

The answer could explain how 223 "non-citizens" found their way on to the Kentucky voter rolls.

The legal challenge seeks to block a data request that would mandate states turn over private data pertaining to millions of low-income Americans on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly called #SNAP.

Institute for Social Ecology to host Summer Intensive at Lexington arts cooperative As federal funding for the arts, education, and public services continues to shrink, some groups aren’t just bracing for impact - they’re building alternative ways to care for each other, right here i...

From August 2-8, the Institute for Social Ecology will hold its annual Summer Intensive at artfarm, a cooperative arts and organizing space on Winchester Road.

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'It feels like I just stepped out of an oven'; Kentuckians are trying to beat the heat As the heat wave continues, people across the Commonwealth are looking for ways to stay cool.

"It feels like I just stepped out of an oven!" Kentuckians feel the heat as temperatures climb early this week.

The proposed reclassification would put medical marijuana in the same category as Tylenol with codeine, ketamine, anabolic steroids, and testosterone.

Regarding discussions of deals with former #Epstein associate, Ghislaine #Maxwell, #Massie said she does not deserve a pardon — something President Trump did not rule out over the weekend.

In arguing to abolish #LIHEAP, the #Trump administration is citing a 15-year-old review that uncovered some fraud and abuse. NPR reports a federal task force has "since made recommendations that have been implemented."

National cybersecurity law may be extended with new 'anti-censorship' provision promoted by Sen. Rand Paul Kentucky U.S. Sen. Rand Paul says the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, which he chairs, will work to renew the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act — a cyber information-s...

Regarding speech, Sen. Paul said the cyber information-sharing law known as #CISA had been instrumental in efforts to clamp down on info and opinions that ran counter to what he described as the government's "narrative" surrounding #COVID-19 during the pandemic.

Data from the Kentucky Housing Corporation shows the number of unhoused people in the Commonwealth jumped by more than 10% in 2023 and 2024.

NWS issues heat warning, Lexington officials extend Phase One Heat Plan High temperatures and humidity, with heat indices, are expected to reach the upper 90s and potentially a peak of 105 on Tuesday.

High temperatures and humidity, with heat indices, are expected to reach the upper 90s and potentially a peak of 105 on Tuesday.

The Kentucky Colonel title is awarded by the governor to individuals recognized for their noteworthy accomplishments, contributions to their community, state, or nation, and outstanding service.

Billionaire Peter Thiel backing first privately developed US uranium enrichment facility in Paducah A California-based company with ties to billionaire investor and Trump ally Peter Thiel announced plans Friday to build America’s first U.S.-owned, privately developed facility to enrich uranium in fa...

A California-based company with ties to billionaire investor and Trump ally Peter Thiel announced plans Friday to build America’s first U.S.-owned, privately developed facility to enrich uranium in far western Kentucky.

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New #Dune plate. Because people behind me who are fans must know that I am one too.

Liberty Counsel argues that #SCOTUS should revisit #Obergefell "for the same reason articulated in #Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Center," the case that triggered the reversal of Roe v Wade.

"The ambiguous language and broad scope of SB181 have created confusion and fear among school employees, chilling their participation in personal, professional, and community activities that are unrelated to their duties in the educational system," the petition says.

ACLU attorney William Sharp, who is representing the reporters, said his clients were "doing their jobs and should never have been arrested in the first place."

In a statement, Coleman argues female athletes were denied records, titles, awards, and recognitions due to "unfair politics that let men invade women's sports and private spaces."

Vigil held for victims of gun violence in Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton joined with faith and community leaders in prayer and calls to action following last week’s shooting in which a gunman killed two and injured three.

“We have to be able to communicate so that evil in our midst doesn’t travel unnoticed," Lexington Police Chief Lawrence Weathers said.

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Gov. Andy Beshear had warned that, without the aid, local communities could be on the hook for disaster bills not in the tens of millions but the hundreds of millions.