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Bronze top hat missing from Abraham Lincoln statue in Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Abraham Lincoln's top hat is missing from a bronze sculpture along the Ohio River in Louisville, Kentucky. The sculptor, Ed Hamilton, posted photos of his artwork at Waterfront ...
Erin Dec 11, 2023
Former Kentucky Gov. Julian Carroll dies at age 92
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Former Kentucky Gov. Julian Carroll, who led efforts to improve public schools and modernize the state's judicial system in the 1970s - and who later rekindled his political care...
Erin Dec 11, 2023 FILE - Kentucky Sen. Julian Carroll listens as fellow members of the Senate speak about a bill at the state Capitol, March, 24, 2015, in Frankfort, Ky. Former Kentucky Gov. Carroll, who led efforts to improve public schools and modernize the state’s judicial system — and who later rekindled his political career as a state legislator — died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, his family said. He was 92. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)
Zaxby's is coming to Henderson
Zaxby's is coming to Henderson. The fast casual restaurant has plans to expand its Midwestern footprint by opening three new locations, according to a company news release. The new restaurants will be...
Erin Dec 11, 2023
Kentucky's revenues from sports wagering on pace to significantly exceed projections, governor says
Kentucky has collected stronger than projected tax revenues from sports wagering in the weeks since betting on ballgames became legal in the Bluegrass State, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday. Initial n...
Erin Dec 08, 2023
Kentucky governor says state-run disaster relief funds can serve as model for getting aid to victims
State-run disaster relief funds that funneled millions in charitable donations to tornado- and flood-stricken Kentucky can serve as models for quickly getting aid to storm victims, Gov. Andy Beshear s...
Erin Dec 08, 2023
Henderson County Lady Colonels Fall in Overtime
By Ryan Davenport, WSON Sports Correspondent The Henderson County Lady Colonels suffer a 63-52 loss in overtime against the Christian County Lady Colonels on the road in Hopkinsville. The leading scor...
Ryan Davenport Dec 07, 2023
Goodfellows raised $1,400 Thursday; more than $28,000 still needed to reach goal
For the 84th season, the annual Goodfellows Christmas giveaway will provide a gift bag of warm clothing and toys to local children. Goodfellows' annual goal is to serve 500 children and raise $35,000 ...
Erin Dec 07, 2023
Women Unite Across State Lines To Honor Fallen Heroes During Christmas
Over 1,800 Christmas wreaths to be placed at gravesites FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 7, 2023) - In a poignant display of solidarity and remembrance, two women separated by state lines are joining forces for t...
Erin Dec 07, 2023
Gov. Beshear Announces $160 Million in New Business Investment, Creating 740 Full-Time Jobs for Kentuckians
Team Kentucky Update highlights inaugural events, an update on sports betting and more FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 7, 2023) - Today, Gov. Andy Beshear celebrated continued economic investment in the commonwe...
Erin Dec 07, 2023
Goodfellows receives $3,000 more in donations to help reach goal; still more than $29,000 short
For the 84th season, the annual Goodfellows Christmas giveaway will provide a gift bag of warm clothing and toys to local children. Goodfellows' annual goal is to serve 500 children and raise $35,000 ...
Erin Dec 06, 2023 silenxg / CC