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July 27, 2022

Kentucky Horse Racing Commission awarded a license for a new facility that will feature quarter horse racing

Revolutionary Racing has been awarded a license to build an American quarter horse 'sprint racing' track. They will also build a historical horse racing facility.

July 26, 2022

Kentucky parents stand up to school mask mandates: ‘We just need normal’

While Jefferson County experiences its highest level of COVID-19 spread, Kentucky’s largest school district imposed universal masking requirements.

July 26, 2022

Kentucky tourism industry receiving $75 million

The state of Kentucky is allocating $75 million toward its tourism industry. The funding is coming from the American Rescue Plan Act. The money will be distributed in four ways

July 22, 2022

Kentucky Gov. Beshear hopes to salvage 2017 aluminum mill deal

KY's Governor is looking to salvage an aluminum mill deal originally made by his predecessor. Steel Dynamics Inc. is working with the state to find a site for their $1.9 billion plant.

July 20, 2022

Kentucky high-speed police chase ends in fiery crash, 1 dead

A Kentucky police chase ended in a crash, killing one person. The police stopped a Kia Soul at a traffic stop before it fled and officers followed.

July 19, 2022

Kentucky police asking for help to name their bulldog mascot

Kentucky residents can vote for the name of the new police bulldog mascot on social media on July 21. The mascot will attend community engagement events such as the Kentucky State Fair.

July 18, 2022

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear advocates 988 mental health crisis lifeline

KY Gov. Andy Beshear is promoting a 988 mental health hotline that was implemented on Saturday. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people in Kentucky.

July 18, 2022

Undercover drug buy turns into hostage situation at Kentucky gas station: report

An undercover drug buy turned into a hostage situation early Monday morning at a Kentucky gas station after local officials attempted to conduct a traffic stop.

July 18, 2022

Kentucky woman wins $146K lottery, offers gift cards to others: 'Paying it forward'

Kentucky Lottery winner Crystal Dunn won a six-figure Bank Buster Jackpot in July 2022 — and she paid it forward to strangers by handing out free gift cards.

July 15, 2022

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear updates efforts to overcome Marion water shortage

Marion, Kentucky, has been going through a severe water shortage. Damaged waterlines have been identified and fixed.