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Even big leaguers have travel troubles. Here's how Phillies handled it

Marco Eagle - Florida ·

The Philadelphia Phillies had to stay overnight in the Cincinnati area because of plane trouble. The Phillies staff scrambled to find a hotel where the team could spend the night. The Phillies arrived in the D.C. area Thursday afternoon, and the...

California Woman Skateboarding Across America Encounters Baffled Amish Farmer In Kentucky

BroBible · August 14, 2025

iStockphoto / @brookedoeseverything - Instagram / Under Armour Audio By Carbonatix Brooke Johnson is the first woman to skate across America on a skateboard. The 24-year-old California-native recently encountered her first and only Amish farmer of...

Pigs, cows, funnel cakes and carnival rides: It’s the 2025 Kentucky State Fair

WFPL - Kentucky · August 14, 2025

From now until Aug. 24, Kentuckians from 120 counties will flock to Louisville to witness cows, chickens, donut burgers, funnel cakes and carnival rides all in one place. The 2025 Kentucky State Fair is in full swing. The state fair had a...

Several area riders register wins at Royal Mountain

Hudsonvalley360 - New York ·

CAROGA LAKE — With the supercross season rapidly winding down at Royal Mountain Ski Area, Wednesday’s event was an opportunity for competitors to make up ground in the standings as it was a double points event. A total of 12 area riders were among...

Harrodsburg Named One Of Friendliest Towns In Kentucky

The Harrodsburg Herald - Kentucky · August 14, 2025

Bailey Kirkland and a goat learned a lot about farming at a March meeting of the Mercer County Intermediate School’s Ag Club meeting. (File image). Harrodsburg—that’s right, Hogtown—has been named one of the 10 friendliest little towns in...

Nett, Fraser Denied Copies of Grand Jury Transcripts, Travel Granted with Conditions

Loudoun Now - Virginia ·

A Loudoun County Circuit Court judge today denied Purcellville Vice Mayor Ben Nett’s motion to acquire copies of transcripts from a grand jury that handed down six felony indictments against him and two against Town Manager Kwasi Fraser. Nett and...

Stony Brook women’s soccer eager to defend spot atop CAA mountain

The Statesman - New York · August 14, 2025

The Stony Brook women’s soccer team huddles together on the sidelines prior to a playoff game against Elon on Nov. 3, 2024. The Seawolves will hope to return to the postseason to defend their Coastal Athletic Association title in 2025. BRITTNEY...

Gourmet cinnamon roll bakery set to open 1st Kentucky location in St. Matthews

WDRB - Kentucky ·

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Cinnaholic will soon open its first Kentucky location in Louisville, a new expansion for the Atlanta-based bakery that appeared on "Shark Tank" in 2014. According to our partners at Louisville Business First, Sean and...

Corbin Tourism Commission gives update on KTIA site visit

The Times Tribune - Kentucky ·

CORBIN — The Corbin Tourism Commission provided an update Tuesday on the recent site visit from the Kentucky Travel Industry Association (KTIA), which could lead to the city hosting the 2027 Spring Travel Forum. The three-day forum offers...

Big Blue Move-In begins Aug. 17; anticipate parking, travel impacts

UKNow - Kentucky · August 14, 2025

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 14, 2025) — The University of Kentucky will welcome new Wildcats to campus Aug. 17-20, as more than 6,000 students move into their residence halls. During those days there will be significant impacts to parking, traffic and...

Brand USA Invites Travelers to Experience the Soul of the Nation Through Arts and Culture

Manila Standard · August 14, 2025

SINGAPORE (August 5, 2025) — The United States offers one of the most vibrant and expansive arts and culture scenes in the world. According to a recent Brand USA research study, over 70% of international respondents across 15 global markets...

Harrowing death of explorer trapped in cave for 17 days who became morbid tourist attraction after his body was stolen

Daily Mail · August 14, 2025

It has been 100 years since a cave explorer became trapped in a Kentucky cave for 17 days and died there after efforts to rescue him were unsuccessful. The harrowing ordeal of Floyd Collins, 37, made global headlines at the time, as reporters...

Mountaineers return strong core, face early test in Thursday opener against No. 15 Virginia

MetroNews - West Virginia · August 13, 2025

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Some of the questions veteran West Virginia women’s soccer coach Nikki Izzo-Brown has could be answered as early as Thursday night when the Mountaineers kickoff their 2025 campaign with a 7 p.m. home match against 15th-ranked...

Staying safe this year on Western Kentucky University’s campus

WBKO - Kentucky · August 14, 2025

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Thousands of students are returning to Western Kentucky University’s campus for the first day of the fall semester on Monday. While the start of the semester brings a wave of excitement, a larger reminder comes from the...

Titans, Warriors set to clash in 12th Hog Mountain Bowl

The Oconee Enterprise - Georgia · August 13, 2025

Oconee County running back Tyler Garrett and North Oconee defensive lineman AJ Fick meet at the point of attack in the 2024 Hog Mountain Bowl. [Photo by Stuart Steele] The biggest local sporting event of the year is on tap for this Friday night,...

Electric vehicle ownership still lags in Kentucky, even as EV, battery projects accelerate

wkms - Kentucky · August 13, 2025

Mark and Pam Glover rented their first electric car during a vacation to Texas in 2019. They wanted to “see what all the fuss was about,” Mark said, and he said it was a “pleasure” to drive. The experience was an eye-opening one for the Glovers,...

Buffalo Trace’s First-Ever Restaurant Will Serve Lunch, Cocktails, and Kentucky Charm

Food & Wine ·

Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, will open its first on-site restaurant, the John G. Carlisle Café, in spring 2026, offering made-to-order lunches and a cocktail menu. The 4,900-square-foot café, seating about 70 guests indoors and...

Voting Begins for Kentucky Living’s 2025 Beautify the Bluegrass Initiative Partnership with electric cooperatives and Governor Andy Beshear

The Russell County Newspapers - Kentucky · August 13, 2025

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (August 13, 2025) – Voting is now open to select one winner among five finalists for the 2025 Beautify the Bluegrass Governor’s Award, an annual initiative presented by Kentucky Living, Kentucky Electric Cooperatives and the...

Town Mountain “Stepping Away” From Touring After Two Decades On The Road

Live For Live Music - Michigan · August 13, 2025

After more than 20 years and 1,500 shows, Asheville, NC’s Town Mountain have announced they will step away from touring following their upcoming fall run. The news came Tuesday morning via the band’s social media, where they reflected on their...

It’s a Mountain State 1-2 Sun Belt soccer punch

WSAZ - West Virginia · August 13, 2025

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The soccer coaches of the Sun Belt Conference think highly of Marshall and West Virginia. The Herd was picked first in the preseason rankings with the Mountaineers a close second. Marshall received eight first place...