State Education Department Meeting The state Education Department says a group of stakeholders and policymakers are meeting to develop a 5-star accountability system for Kentucky schools.An agency statement says the group will meet Aug. 23 and Sept. 3-4 to…
Kentucky Tourism Numbers Increase Kentucky tourism is on the rise.That is according to the state’s Department of Tourism.Kentucky tourism officials say more people visited the state in 2018 and spent more money.”Tourism is great because it’s money from outside…
Senator McConnell Recovering From Surgery Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell underwent surgery to repair a fracture in his shoulder.McConnell spokesman David Popp said in a statement Friday that the Senate Republican leader had successful surgery Thursday in his hometown…
Remembering Paige Hays Saturday afternoon friends and family of Paige Hays celebrated her life with a memorial walk in Leslie County.Since her death in 2017, her family and friends make sure to celebrate her life and continue to share…
McConnell Undergoes Successful Shoulder Surgery Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell underwent successful surgery to repair a fracture in his shoulder — an injury he suffered when he fell at his Kentucky home earlier this month. The surgery occurred Thursday…
Mountain Music Festival Heading to Carter Caves State Park A mountain music festival is planned at Carter Caves State Resort Park next month. A statement from the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet says that the Fraley Mountain Music…
17 Injured in Greyhound Bus Crash in Rockcastle County A fire department in Kentucky says a collision between a commercial truck and a Greyhound bus has left at least 17 people injured. WKYT-TV reports the bus was traveling from…
State Tourism Figures Are Up Kentucky tourism officials say more people visited the state in 2018 and spent more money.Officials say visitor trips to and within the state topped 71.6 million last year and visitor spending rose to nearly…
State Unemployment Numbers Are Posted Kentucky officials say the state’s unemployment figure rose slightly in July but remained lower than the rate a year ago.The Kentucky Center for Statistics says the state’s seasonally adjusted jobless rate was 4.3% last…
Murray State University Opens Autism Center Murray State University says its Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders is set to formally open next week.A statement from the school says there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by a reception…