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Student activists attempt encampment on U of L campus

Student activists attempt encampment on U of L campus

Editor’s note: This is a developing story; more information will be provided as it becomes available. By Jai’Michael Anderson Around 20 University of Louisville students arrived at Ekstrom Library before sunrise on Oct. 13 with tents in hopes of...

Owner:  University of Louisville
This Ohio spot named state's most peaceful place in travel survey
Kentucky man wins big with $25,000 lottery scratch-off prize

Kentucky man wins big with $25,000 lottery scratch-off prize

Kenneth Finley said he won after purchasing his fifth scratch-off ticket ever. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A western Kentucky man scored a major win from a Kentucky Lottery scratch-off. Kenneth Finley, of Lewisport, Ky., stopped at Powers Express in...

Owner:  TEGNA Inc.
Officials break ground on new driving skills pad for Kentucky State Police

Officials break ground on new driving skills pad for Kentucky State Police

Construction is underway on a new training facility for the Kentucky State Police. Officials broke ground late last week on a new $2.7 million driving skills pad. During a recent press conference, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman said this new facility...

Owner:  Eastern Kentucky University & American Government
More on October astronomy events visible in Kentucky
Kentucky State Police investigates fatal collision in Allen County

Kentucky State Police investigates fatal collision in Allen County

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – One person has died following a crash in Allen County. According to the Kentucky State Police, just before noon on Wednesday, KSP Post 3 received a call about the fatal collision. Troopers say thet responded to the scene on...

Owner:  Patricia & Brian Lane
Tourism big business in Anderson County

Tourism big business in Anderson County

The past year in 2024 proved to be another banner one for Kentucky’s tourism economy, with record-setting statewide numbers fueling optimism for local communities like Lawrenceburg and Anderson County. Kentucky Tourism Hits New Highs in 2024...

Owner:  Paxton Family
TRAVEL: Wildlife, Small-Town Charm and Bourbon Tradition in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky

TRAVEL: Wildlife, Small-Town Charm and Bourbon Tradition in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky

Your Support Keeps Us Strong The Atlanta Voice has stood as a pillar of truth, empowerment, and advocacy in Metro Atlanta for six decades. As we celebrate our 60th anniversary, we invite you to invest in independent journalism that serves YOU....

Owner:  Voice News Network Inc

Missing veteran from Kentucky might be traveling in Michigan

Owner:  The Scripps Family
Cones and delays across Cornwall - 'No wonder tourists stay away'
Kentucky man admits living with wife's body for days

Kentucky man admits living with wife's body for days

A Kentucky man pleaded guilty to abuse of a corpse after living with his wife's body for about a week. The man sent text messages from his deceased wife's phone to her family, pretending to be her. He told police he did not call 911 because he...

Owner:  Gannett Co. Inc.
Federal investigation finds University of Kentucky violated civil rights law

Federal investigation finds University of Kentucky violated civil rights law

A federal investigation has found the University of Kentucky violated civil rights law.The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) says the school broke federal law by participating in an academic program that "discriminates...

Owner:  Hearst Family
TRAVEL: Haunted History, Bourbon Craft and Small-Town Flavor Define Cynthiana, Kentucky

TRAVEL: Haunted History, Bourbon Craft and Small-Town Flavor Define Cynthiana, Kentucky

Your Support Keeps Us Strong The Atlanta Voice has stood as a pillar of truth, empowerment, and advocacy in Metro Atlanta for six decades. As we celebrate our 60th anniversary, we invite you to invest in independent journalism that serves YOU....

Owner:  Voice News Network Inc
Don’t be fooled: ‘Moderate’ Democrat Andy Beshear is just another left-wing radical
Rep. Upchurch announces retirement, will not run again in '26

Rep. Upchurch announces retirement, will not run again in '26

State Representative Ken Upchurch has helped pave the road to the future for the Lake Cumberland region — both figuratively and, in some ways, literally. Now, Upchurch traveling that road into the sunset. Upchurch announced via a statement...

Owner:  Retirement Systems of Alabama
Tourists turned away from Boston sites due to government shutdown

Tourists turned away from Boston sites due to government shutdown

By AARON PARSEGHIAN Tourists hoping to step aboard the U.S.S. Constitution in Charlestown, Massachusetts were turned away Wednesday as the federal government shutdown halted scheduled tours of the nation's oldest floating warship. Visitors from...

Owner:  Shari Redstone (Family)
Bill and Hillary Clinton delay depositions in House Oversight panel’s Jeffrey Epstein probe 

Bill and Hillary Clinton delay depositions in House Oversight panel’s Jeffrey Epstein probe 

The Clintons have pushed back their deposition dates for the House Oversight Committee’s investigation into notorious pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had been expected to testify before the panel last week on...

Owner:  Murdoch Family
Even past peak, Franconia Notch’s foliage is ‘gorgeous’

Even past peak, Franconia Notch’s foliage is ‘gorgeous’

The leaves in Franconia Notch had peaked before thousands of visitors packed parking lots at the Flume Gorge and made their way up hiking trails over the holiday weekend. But that didn’t seem to bother some. Satish Kasarapu came from Boston to...

Owner:  New Hampshire Public Radio, Inc.
Is It Time For A Complete Overhaul Of Kentucky Football’s Coaching Strategy
Kentucky hospital plans $32M expansion

Kentucky hospital plans $32M expansion

Russell Springs, Ky.-based Russell County Hospital is set to break ground in October on the largest expansion in its more than 40-year history. The $32 million project will add approximately 30,000 square feet and renovate 7,000 square feet of...

Owner:  Jessica Cole

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