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Lexington To Add Streetscape Murals

Lexington's public art scene is expected to grow over the next few months. Street scape murals have become a feature of the downtown area over the last...

Turkey Mine Disaster Serves Lesson To Kentucky

Recovery operations continue as rescuers search for survivors of a mine explosion in Turkey earlier this week. At the time of the blast, there were...

Preakness To Challenge Horse Racing’s Best

The pursuit of horse racing's most elusive prize resumes this Saturday in Baltimore. Kentucky Derby winner California Chrome is the overwhelming...

Zip Lines Boost East Kentucky Tourism

Pikeville officials hope an eight run zip-line fits well into their current efforts to boost tourism dollars in the eastern Kentucky community. It will...

Downtown Lexington Hotel Project Questioned

Financing plans for a hotel project in downtown Lexington generated intense debate Tuesday afternoon (May 13) at city hall. It centered on the city's...

Tourism To Focus On Horse Farm Tours

Lexington tourism officials are investigating introducing two new tours; one with a rural focus, the other urban-centered. The Bluegrass is known for...

Harsh Winter Delays Spring Produce

Central Kentuckians may be hankering for local produce, but the wait may be a little longer this spring. A rather strong winter in many parts of...

UK Establishes Violence Against Women Office

The University of Kentucky has established the Office for Policy Studies on Violence Against Women. Carol Jordan, who heads the new office, founded UK's...

Retirement Facility Welcomes Thoroughbreds

The founder of a thoroughbred retirement center in central Kentucky hopes to one day meet some of horses racing at Churchill downs this week. The Old...

Recycling Waste Tires For Playgrounds

Kentucky is spending just over 400 thousand dollars for rubber-based landscaping. The project will involve 39 playgrounds throughout the Commonwealth....