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‘Inefficiencies and gaps’ Kentucky auditor releases report on education department
The state auditor says Kentucky’s Department of Education allowed millions in funding to lapse, wasted money on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and violated the U.S. Constitution by prohibiting state preschool money from going to private...

Looking for Louisville's best fried chicken? Try these 8 restaurants
National Fried Chicken Day, celebrated on July 6, provides a perfect opportunity to explore Louisville's fried chicken scene. Several local restaurants, including äta Restaurant, Chik'n & Mi, The Eagle, and Louie's Hot Chicken and Barbecue, offer...

Watch: SLAYER Plays First Concert Of 2025 In Cardiff, United Kingdom
Reactivated thrash metal legends SLAYER played their first show of 2025 and their first United Kingdom concert in six years Thursday night (July 3) at the 35,000-capacity Blackweir Fields in Cardiff. Support at the gig came from AMON AMARTH,...

The Broncos offensive line is full of continuity and ranks among the best in the entire NFL
The Denver Broncos' offensive line has gone from being a weakness to being a strength of this team. Head Coach Sean Payton put an emphasis on improving the line play when he was hired, and three years later, we are seeing the benefits of that. Not...

$160 Million Kentucky Powerball Winner Is Career Criminal And May Not Even Get To Enjoy It!
Farthing has already spent 30 years in prison! PublishedJuly 4, 2025 10:16 AM EDT•UpdatedJuly 4, 2025 10:16 AM EDT Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link The winner of Kentucky's largest ever Powerball lottery may not even get to enjoy it! According to...

Survival Mode season 1 release date, cast details, where to watch, episode count, and other latest updates so far
Survival Mode season 1 is NBC’s latest docuseries that revisits harrowing true stories of man-made and natural calamities. The series is set to premiere on July 7, 2025, on NBC, and it will revolve around true accounts of disasters as told by the...

“I hated him at first” Jaland Lowe reflects on early rivalry with Denzel Aberdeen as Kentucky’s new backcourt takes shape
The Kentucky Wildcats have several incoming transfers, including Jaland Lowe and Denzel Aberdeen. Lowe played for the Pittsburgh Panthers this past season, emerging as a star scorer in his sophomore year. Aberdeen has been a member of the Florida...
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These Legendary Spots Serve The South’s Best Hot Dogs
From bacon-wrapped franks to vegetarian links, the handheld classic is reaching new heights across the South. Now, it's practically expected for hot dogs to come with a grocery list of topping choices for every possible taste. Many of these...

KSR Show, 7/4: Start your Fourth with another “Best of” Episode!
Happy July 4th! The radio crew is off today, so enjoy another “Best of” episode of Kentucky Sports Radio. Yesterday, we replayed the show after Kentucky’s win over Oklahoma in the SEC Tournament. Today, we’re reliving another fun March moment, the...

Planning to retire soon? 10 states that are the best and 10 that are the worst
For those leaving the workforce, the choice of where to retire can impact future comfort, with factors like cost of living, tax rates, access to quality medical care, and worthwhile activities to consider before making the move. In a recent study,...

Frankfort unanimous softball area champion
SHORT GAP, W.Va. — Following a record-setting 29-2 season that ended in the Class AAA state championship game, Frankfort was unanimously voted area champion by a panel of local sportswriters. It’s Frankfort first area title in 18 years and second...

Kentucky QB target Matt Ponatoski will make commitment announcement on July 6
Cincinnati (Ohio) Moeller quarterback Matt Ponatoski has emerged as a pivotal target for the Kentucky football program in the 2026 high school cycle. We now have an end date for this blue-chip recruitment. Rivals‘ Steve Wiltfong reports that Ohio...

How massive Medicaid cuts could affect Kentucky’s, other states’, rural hospitals
Report: No state stands to lose more than Kentucky OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Tyler Sherman, a nurse at a rural Nebraska hospital, is used to the area’s aging farmers delaying care until they end up in his emergency room. Now, with Congress planning...

Euro 2025 Soccer
Frankfort, IN (46041) Today Partly cloudy. Hot. High near 90F. Winds light and variable.. Tonight Some clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. Low 68F. Winds light and variable. Updated: July 4, 2025 @ 7:46 am
While Tariffs Loom, Toyota and Lexus Crank up First-Half Sales
“We’re producing a record number of vehicles,” said Toyota executive David Christ. The automaker sees strong potential for the redesigned 2026 RAV4 and electric bZ crossover to boost sales later in the year. Lexus exec Dejuan Ross said younger...

McIntosh becomes first 2-time winner of #BC39
Cannon McIntosh celebrates winning the 7th Annual #BC 39 on July 2 at the Dirt Track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. McIntosh came from the 19th starting spot to win the race for the Columbus-based Keith Kunz Motorsports Team. Submitted Photo...

Partial First-Round Notes: Explore NB Open
Fredericton, New Brunswick – John Augenstein holds the clubhouse lead at the Explore NB Open after carding a career-best 9-under 62 in the first round at Mactaquac Golf Course. Play was suspended midway through the afternoon wave at 3:51 p.m....

Kentucky, Indiana lawmakers and officials react to passing of Trump's budget bill
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- House Republicans on Thursday gave final approval to President Donald Trump's budget bill in a tight 218-214, with two Republicans joining all Democrats opposed. Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie was one of the two Republicans...

The best in the area: Lake City standout is southeastern Minnesota's top contact hitter
(Editor's note: This is the first in a periodic series about local athletes who are the best in southeastern Minnesota at a particular skill or aspect of their sport.) LAKE CITY, Minn. — Rina Niehoff had heard she had a special shortstop to work...

First night of Charleston Sternwheel Regatta brings thousands to Downtown Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It was a photogenic evening along the Kanawha River Thursday, as thousands packed Haddad Riverfront Park for night one of the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta. Nearly 100 boats filled the water near the concert stage to start the...