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The Best Regional Fast Food Chain In Kentucky

The Best Regional Fast Food Chain In Kentucky

Prepare your taste buds for a delicious road trip across America as Mashed unveils the best regional fast food chain in every state. From iconic burgers to crave-worthy fried chicken, the food lovers site scoured the nation to bring you the...

Kentucky Rep. Guthrie Backs Trump Travel Ban Amid US-China Tensions

Kentucky Rep. Guthrie Backs Trump Travel Ban Amid US-China Tensions

Representative Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) has expressed strong support for President Donald Trump’s travel ban while addressing growing concerns about U.S.-China relations. The Kentucky congressman’s comments come amid heightened tensions following...

Kentucky Football previews upcoming season at SEC Media Days

Kentucky Football previews upcoming season at SEC Media Days

ATLANTA, GA. (WYMT) - Head coach Mark Stoops and the Wildcats descended upon Atlanta to preview the upcoming season at SEC Football Media Days on Thursday, July 17. Stoops enters his 13th season leading the Wildcats and is the longest-tenured...

UK removes professor from teaching duties over online petition deemed potentially antisemitic

UK removes professor from teaching duties over online petition deemed potentially antisemitic

UPDATE: July 17 at 11 p.m. The University of Kentucky has removed an employee from teaching responsibilities after the creation of an online petition that university officials say could be interpreted as antisemitic. UK President Eli Capilouto...

2025 Haskell Stakes prediction, odds, contenders, time: Picks from expert who hit Kentucky Derby exacta

2025 Haskell Stakes prediction, odds, contenders, time: Picks from expert who hit Kentucky Derby exacta

Preakness Stakes winner Journalism returns to the track to take on seven competitors in the 2025 Haskell Stakes on Saturday. A handful of Triple Crown participants will be present at Monmouth Park in New Jersey, including Preakness runner-up...

Good Question: Are Kentucky tax dollars being used to pay for EKU’s new Model Lab school?

Good Question: Are Kentucky tax dollars being used to pay for EKU’s new Model Lab school?

KENTUCKY (WKYT) - For today’s Good Question, Sue asks: Are Kentucky tax dollars being used to pay for EKU’s new Model Lab school? Yes, state funds are being used for that new facility on Eastern Kentucky University’s campus. But there are a few...

Can you see Perseid meteor shower in Kentucky? When to watch

Can you see Perseid meteor shower in Kentucky? When to watch

Skywatchers might want to stay up late over the next few weeks to spot a popular meteor shower. Here's how to catch it this summer. What is the Perseid meteor shower? According to the American Meteor Society, this celestial event is the most...

Kentucky's attorney general is suing Temu

Kentucky's attorney general is suing Temu

Kentucky's attorney general is suing a popular Chinese online shopping platform.The lawsuit alleges Temu illegally gives the Chinese government access to Americans' user data.“Temu’s cheap products and flashy marketing hide real danger. Their...

Restaurant week is underway, and powered by Kentucky-sourced ingredients

Restaurant week is underway, and powered by Kentucky-sourced ingredients

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Lexington Restaurant Week is underway, offering special menus at discounted prices for a limited time. Many establishments are highlighting locally sourced ingredients. Pasta Garage on Delaware Avenue is celebrating its...

15 Charged in Protest Blocking Ohio-Kentucky Bridge in Support of Egyptian Imam Facing Deportation Over Alleged Ties to Muslim Brotherhood Affiliated Group

15 Charged in Protest Blocking Ohio-Kentucky Bridge in Support of Egyptian Imam Facing Deportation Over Alleged Ties to Muslim Brotherhood Affiliated Group

Covington, Kentucky police arrested 13 people, including two reporters, Thursday night on charges related to a protest in support of an Egyptian Imam facing deportation. The protest blocked the Ohio River spanning John A. Roebling Suspension...

'First step to a brighter future': Kentucky GED pass rate rises 2.5% in latest fiscal year

'First step to a brighter future': Kentucky GED pass rate rises 2.5% in latest fiscal year

Kentuckians are also passing the GED exam at a higher rate than the rest of the country; the state GED pass rate is 78%, and the national GED pass rate is 74%. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — More Kentuckians have earned their GED since Gov. Andy Beshear waived...

Kentucky AG Russell Coleman files lawsuit against Temu

Kentucky AG Russell Coleman files lawsuit against Temu

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced Thursday a lawsuit has been filed against Temu for unlawful data collection. According to a release by Coleman’s office, the lawsuit against Chinese online shopping platform also alleges...

Public Theatre of Kentucky to host yard sale benefit

Public Theatre of Kentucky to host yard sale benefit

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Public Theatre of Kentucky is raising funds for art education. The theatre says it is hosting a yard sale benefit on Saturday, Aug. 2. The sale will last from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Phoenix Theatre at 545 Morris Alley in...

Kentucky suing Chinese shopping platform for stealing data

Kentucky suing Chinese shopping platform for stealing data

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WSMV) - Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman has announced the state is suing TEMU, a Chinese online shopping platform, for stealing Kentuckians’ data. Coleman alleged that the shopping site unlawfully collected data, violated...

Kentucky re-offer meaningful to in-state ATH Jermaine Harmon

Kentucky re-offer meaningful to in-state ATH Jermaine Harmon

2027 athlete Jermaine Harmon is back at Georgetown (Ky.) Scott County after spending last season at Western Hills. He is also now at six offers. That includes Kentucky who re-offered the 6-foot-3, 205-pound in-state product. The Wildcats offered...

Kentucky AG Russell Coleman files lawsuit against shopping platform Temu

Kentucky AG Russell Coleman files lawsuit against shopping platform Temu

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced on Thursday that he has filed a lawsuit against the Chinese online shopping platform Temu. In the lawsuit filed in Woodford County Circuit Court, Coleman accused Temu of...

Add This Interesting City In Kentucky To Your Bucket List

Add This Interesting City In Kentucky To Your Bucket List

Have you ever wanted to take trip off the beaten path? Well, the good news is that dream memorable adventure could take place right in your own hometown. Kentucky has its fair share of popular monuments and hangout spots typically on the top of...

WISPA Claims Kentucky Regulators Misinterpreted BEAD Rules

WISPA Claims Kentucky Regulators Misinterpreted BEAD Rules

WASHINGTON, July 18, 2025 – Some states may not be adhering to new federal broadband funding guidelines, according to WISPA – The Association for Broadband Without Boundaries. In a letter sent Thursday to a top Commerce Department official, WISPA...

Kentucky Guard celebrates 233rd birthday

Kentucky Guard celebrates 233rd birthday

KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES 07.17.2025 Courtesy Story FRANKFORT, Ky., -- Soldiers, Airmen and community leaders gathered to celebrate the 233rd birthday of the Kentucky National Guard during a ceremony at Boone National Guard Center, June 24, 2025....

Here's how to buy discounted Kentucky State Fair tickets

Here's how to buy discounted Kentucky State Fair tickets

The last day to buy Kentucky State Fair tickets at these discounted prices is Sunday, July 20. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It's official, the Kentucky State Fair returns to Louisville in less than a month. And if you want to buy a discounted ticket, you may...

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