Kentucky
Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting
- Rick Atkinson appears in Louisville for his book, "The Fate of the Day"
"The Fate of the Day" the second book in a trilogy of the American Revolution, focuses on the middle years. A time where the outcome of the war was hanging in the balance. He speaks about it Monday in Louisville.
- A uniquely American musical style is getting a once-in-a-generation update
The “Sacred Harp” is the most popular songbook for music called “shape note singing.” This year, a new edition will be printed with dozens of modern compositions. Singers say this only happens once in a generation and they can’t wait.
- West End development board votes against funding Nia Center purchase
The West End Opportunity Partnership board, which manages some taxes paid by west Louisville residents, was split on a proposal to purchase the Nia Center in a vote Thursday night.
Southerly
- Southerly is saying goodbye, for now
After five years, we're ending our current operations and pursuing more sustainable options for community-led environmental justice journalism. The post Southerly is saying goodbye, for now appeared first on Southerly.
Northern Kentucky Tribune
- Point/Arc breaks ground on Advanced Care Home, its 19th residential group home but a first for Kentucky
By Andy Furman Point/Arc It is a first – for the Commonwealth. When the shovels turned over the dirt at 6125 First Financial Drive in Burlington on Thursday, it was as Judi Gerding, President and Founder of The Point/Arc said, “A dress rehearsal.” It was the start of the 19th residential group home. “It is... The post Point/Arc breaks ground on Advanced Care Home, its 19th residential group home but a first for Kentucky appeared first on NKyTribune.
- Art Lander’s Outdoors: Vultures, often found scavenging on KY roads, provide valuable service
Kentuckians have a conflicted relationship with vultures, a.k.a. buzzards. They are most often observed feasting on road kill deer, raccoons, squirrels, groundhogs, rabbits, even skunks. They gather in rowdy groups on the pavement, or in road side ditches, creating a potential hazard to motorists driving rural backroads. As vehicles approach, they sometimes fly up close... The post Art Lander’s Outdoors: Vultures, often found scavenging on KY roads, provide valuable service appeared first on NKyTribune.
- A look back at high school teams, athletes who made headlines during the 2024-25 academic year
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Covington Catholic’s tennis team won Northern Kentucky’s only state championship trophy in an unclassified high school sport for the second straight school year. The local teams that won state titles in KHSAA classified sports were Beechwood in Class 2A football, Villa Madonna in Class 1A boys cross country and... The post A look back at high school teams, athletes who made headlines during the 2024-25 academic year appeared first on NKyTribune.
Ohio Valley ReSource
- It’s been decades since toxic dust rules for mines have improved. Lawmakers are taking notice.
Ohio Valley ReSource · An important mine safety rule hasn’t been updated for decades. Lawmakers are taking notice. Vonda Robinson watches her husband struggle to breathe. She says he contracted the incurable black lung disease after working in coal mines with little to no safety protocols. She’s been to pulmonologist appointments where doctors showed her The post It’s been decades since toxic dust rules for mines have improved. Lawmakers are taking notice. appeared first on Ohio Valley ReSource.
- A proposed prison in Letcher County, Ky. reopens old divides
In Letcher County, Kentucky, a revived plan to build a controversial $500 million federal prison is moving forward. After revoking the initial version of the project in 2019, the federal Bureau of Prisons plans to revisit the process through drafting a new environmental impact statement. During a public meeting at Letcher County Central High School, The post A proposed prison in Letcher County, Ky. reopens old divides appeared first on Ohio Valley ReSource.
WFPL Louisville
- Rick Atkinson appears in Louisville for his book, "The Fate of the Day"
"The Fate of the Day" the second book in a trilogy of the American Revolution, focuses on the middle years. A time where the outcome of the war was hanging in the balance. He speaks about it Monday in Louisville.
- A uniquely American musical style is getting a once-in-a-generation update
The “Sacred Harp” is the most popular songbook for music called “shape note singing.” This year, a new edition will be printed with dozens of modern compositions. Singers say this only happens once in a generation and they can’t wait.
- West End development board votes against funding Nia Center purchase
The West End Opportunity Partnership board, which manages some taxes paid by west Louisville residents, was split on a proposal to purchase the Nia Center in a vote Thursday night.
- Kentucky gov. activates emergency operations center ahead of "No Kings" protests against Trump
Gov. Andy Beshear announced he's activating the state's emergency operations center ahead of more than a dozen "No Kings" protests planned in Kentucky this weekend.
- House votes to kill funding for public media
The U.S. House voted Thursday on a rescission bill to claw back money for foreign aid programs, along with the next two years of funding for the public media system. The measure now goes to the Senate.
KyForward
Hoptown Chronicle
- 1 soldier killed, 1 injured in Fort Campbell helicopter training incident
Military officials said the incident, which occurred at approximately 7 p.m. Wednesday, is under investigation.
- Hopkinsville among several Kentucky cities where ‘No Kings’ anti-Trump rallies are planned Saturday
A Hopkinsville rally is slated from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Christian County Justice Center.