Death of Kentucky teen sparks investigation into possible sextortion scheme

(Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images) (GLASGOW, Ky.) — Eli Heacock was like many 16-year-olds. The Glasgow, Kentucky, teenager enjoyed playing tennis, telling “dad jokes” and spending time with his father, who his mom said was “his best friend.” “He was …

Kentucky Senate passes high-profile anti-DEI in higher education measure

HB4 prohibits public universities from using race, color, sex, religion, or national origin in admissions, scholarships, and hiring. Proponents of the bill cited the 2023 Supreme Court case, Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard College as a legal …

New leadership at Kentucky Realtors targets housing affordability

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Kentucky Fried Pickin’ and state fiddle championship return to Owensboro

For Mark Hargis, it only took one trip to a bluegrass festival to fall in love with the music, people, and culture surrounding it. Nearly a decade ago, he decided to bring that spirit to Owensboro — and Kentucky Fried Pickin’ was born. What began as a …

Williamstown’s Abby Knarr awarded Kentucky Ag Athletes of the Year Scholarship

Williamstown High School senior Abby Knarr has been awarded a Kentucky Ag Athletes of the Year scholarship, a prestigious honor recognizing student-athletes who have made contributions to both athletics and agriculture. For Knarr, the scholarship …

A Wilmington store offers designer hats by top Kentucky Derby milliner

Meadowlark boutique in Wilmington carries handmade hats and fascinators by milliner Christine Moore. Christine Moore is the official milliner of the Breeders’ Cup and has been the featured milliner of the Kentucky Derby since 2018. The boutique's owner …

2025 Kentucky Innovator Challenge to focus on health care, engineering, agriculture

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 13, 2025) — UK Innovate at the University of Kentucky is set to host the third annual Kentucky Innovator Challenge (KIC). 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 15 in Ballrooms 212 A&B in the Gatton Student Center. The one-day summit will bring …

‘Protecting Kentucky’s Electricity Supply’: Shelby County Deputy Judge/Executive Jon Park featured in new educational ...

FRANKFORT — In Kentucky and across America, electricity is at the core of almost everything we do. But while many people recognize the importance of having the lights stay on, few understand how our power grid works or what exactly makes electricity …

Kentucky meets Oklahoma in SEC Tournament

Oklahoma Sooners (20-12, 7-12 SEC) vs. Kentucky Wildcats (21-10, 10-8 SEC) Nashville, Tennessee; Thursday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE:… Oklahoma Sooners (20-12, 7-12 SEC) vs. Kentucky Wildcats (21-10, 10-8 SEC) Nashville, Tennessee; Thursday, 9: …