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Go Kart Fun In Letcher County Eastern Kentucky has some options when it comes to the various form of Motorsports. Few are as unique as 510 Kartway in Letcher County.“The good thing about this track is it is run…

KY Teacher Of The Year Nine educators have been named semifinalists for the 2021 Kentucky Teacher of the Year award.A winner will be chosen following an interview and a review of a classroom lesson, the Kentucky Department of Education…

More COVID Cases In KY Governor Andy Beshear announced 313 new COVID-19 cases in Kentucky on Sunday. The state total now stands at 52,774 cases.“We’re seeing a dip in the number of new reported cases today, as we often…

Dual Course Work On The Rise The number of Kentucky high school students, enrolling in dual-credit courses has risen dramatically in recent years. That’s according to a new report issued by higher education officials. For years, state education officials…

Hey Leadfoot…Heads Up Police are looking for aggressive drivers in Kentucky over the next three weeks. Kentucky State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division announced the launch of the Ticketing Aggressive Cars and Trucks Campaign. Officers will target drivers of…

New KY Tourism Campaign Launches b Kentucky officials are launching a new tourism campaign aimed at safe in-state travel. The “Stay Close, Go Far” marketing initiative reminds residents they don’t have to travel far to experience beauty, history and…

Quarles To Work In National Ag Group b Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner, Ryan Quarles is elected president of a national association, representing the leaders of state agriculture departments across the country. Quarles was selected during the annual meeting of the…

Federal Funding Comes In The Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corporation will receive a CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant from the Economic Development Administration. Officials say it will be used to assist support costs through Revolving Loan Funds for small…

Power Project Announced Representatives from Kentucky Power announce they are resuming plans for upgrades to the power grid, serving Floyd and Pike Counties. The Kewanee-Enterprise Park Transmission Project involves building around five miles of line and a new substation…

KY Leaders Skeptics Of Covid Vax By Nov. With the news of a possible coronavirus vaccine that would be ready by November from the CDC, many say they still have questions. Governor, Beshear says he and Public Health Commissioner,…