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It’s a Mountain State 1-2 Sun Belt soccer punch
WSAZ - West Virginia
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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...
95-year-old man eyes win in 2025 Kentucky State Fair apple pie contests
Courier-Journal - Kentucky
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95-year-old Bob Hall returned to the 2025 Kentucky State Fair to enter his apple pie and pound cake in the culinary competition. Hall has participated in the Kentucky State Fair for over 80 years, previously showing livestock and smoking lamb. In...
Why this Polish town is a hit among Gulf tourists this summer
The National News
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Move over Switzerland and Austria, there's a new alpine hotspot for holidaymakers from the Gulf escaping the summer heat. Nestled deep in southern Poland's Tatra Mountains is the small resort town of Zakopane, where thousands of holidaymakers from...
Kentucky man sustains minor injuries in Aug. 6 accident near Sedgewickville
The Banner Press - Missouri
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August 12, 2025
The driver, southbound in a 2022 Peterbilt truck, traveled off the right side of the roadway, returned back to the roadway, then jackknifed, ran off the left side of the roadway, and struck a fence, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol....
Kentucky: Exploring Louisville’s epic food scene
The New Zealand Herald
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August 12, 2025
Matt Jamie doesn’t believe in luck. He was just ready. The chef and entrepreneur guided us through his soy sauce microbrewery in Louisville, Kentucky, his hometown. Inside, a whiff of aged bourbon oak barrels simmered beneath the skin, spices...
Kentucky participates in nationwide campaign to curb impaired driving during Labor Day weekend
Murray Ledger & Times - Kentucky
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FRANKFORT – As Labor Day approaches, Kentuckians are reminded to celebrate the end of summer safely by planning for a sober, designated driver if festivities include alcohol. “Our top priority is keeping Kentuckians safe,” said Gov. Andy Beshear....
Kentucky Has a Stonehenge But Also a 'Thronehenge'
106.1 KISS FM - Indiana
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August 11, 2025
If you've never traveled Route 66, you should at least treat yourself to the occasional preview. There are many available. Kentucky Stonehenge I'm leading with that because I can't help but believe that the wonderfully oddball attractions that...
Kentucky music artist gives back to tornado victims
WKYT - Kentucky
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August 12, 2025
CORBIN, Ky. (WKYT) - It’s been almost three months since a deadly tornado ripped through communities in Laurel and Pulaski counties. Now, Kentucky native and music artist Anne Wilson is giving back to her home state. Her team partnered with The...
There’s a Lake in Kentucky That Looks Just Like Lake Tahoe, but Hardly Anyone Knows It Exists
Only In Your State
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Kentucky is known for its abundance of beautiful lakes, with Cumberland being the Houseboat Capital of the World and Dewey Lake our very own crystal-clear oasis. There’s another lake in south-central Kentucky, however, that’s relatively under the...
ARH Mountain Student Achiever - Jasper Isaac Hubbs
WYMT - Kentucky
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August 12, 2025
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Jasper Isaac Hubbs is an ARH Mountain Student Achiever. Hubbs graduated from Barbourville High School where he had a GPA of 4.494. He was class president and a 2024 Kentucky Governor’s Scholar. Congratulations, Jasper!...
Efforts ongoing to minimize traffic impacts as Kentucky crews work on US 42, I-264
WDRB - Kentucky
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) –- With construction well underway on the $130 million Interstate 264 and U.S. 42 interchange improvement project, Kentucky Transportation officials are working to alleviate traffic impacts that will affect drivers,...
New Kentucky law: speeders face $500 fines in work zones
WEVV 44 - Indiana
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August 13, 2025
Speeding in work zones can now result in fines ranging from $500 to $10,000, with potential reckless driving charges. KENTUCKY (WEVV) — Kentucky has initiated a new measure to prevent deadly crashes in work zones by introducing automated speed...
Eight takeaways from eight weeks of summer practice for Kentucky MBB
On3
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August 13, 2025
Inhale, deep exhale. After eight long, competitive weeks in Lexington, the Kentucky men’s basketball team has officially wrapped up summer workouts and returned home for a quick break ahead of the fall semester. It feels like just yesterday the...
Former Miss America/ESPN reporter Sharlene Wells traveled sports' wide, wide world
Deseret News - Utah
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August 13, 2025
Utahn Sharlene Wells — a former Miss America and ESPN sports broadcaster — reflects back on a career rich in sports memories and life lessons. Wells began her sports journalism career as a BYU football sideline reporter. The retired journalist...
Labor Shortages, Declines in Tourism Plague US Economy Under Trump
Truthout
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August 12, 2025
Support justice-driven, accurate and transparent news — make a quick donation to Truthout today! The Trump administration’s mass deportation agenda is leading to labor shortages across the country and, some speculate, a drop in international...
Eight Dangerous Bugs That Can Be Found in Kentucky
WGBF - Indiana
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August 13, 2025
A few years ago, Field & Stream published a list of the deadliest insects in the world. The list includes multiple spider and scorpion species, as well as ticks. Those are all arachnids, not insects. But I'm guessing the list wouldn't have been as...
Kentucky Bourbon Boom Fades: Tariffs, Oversupply Hit Profits Hard
WebProNews
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August 11, 2025
The Bourbon Boom’s Golden Era In the rolling hills of Kentucky, the bourbon industry once epitomized American resilience and growth, surging to unprecedented heights in the 2010s. Distilleries expanded rapidly, fueled by a global thirst for...
American hidden gems: Travelers are sleeping on these 10 domestic destinations
AOL
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Nothing can ruin a trip faster than running into too many crowds and being stiffed at tourist traps. When planning a vacation, many travelers consider the most trending or perennial destinations, only to find out everyone else had the same idea....
Kentucky football receives no votes in preseason AP Poll, 10 SEC schools ranked
Kentucky Kernel
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August 11, 2025
As another Kentucky football season is just a few weeks away in Lexington, Kentucky football was left off the preseason AP Top 25. Kentucky is coming off of a 4-8 season in 2024 where it accumulated just one SEC win and missed out on a bowl for...
Half of the 'Grand Canyon of the South' Lies in Kentucky
106.1 KISS FM - Indiana
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August 12, 2025
Thirty summers ago, I walked up to the edge of the Grand Canyon for the first time. I was traveling with friends, and we spent most of the rest of the day just hanging out. It's a breathtaking, awe-inspiring experience. Don't miss an opportunity...