LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky coach Mark Stoops has named Penn State transfer Will Levis as the Wildcats’ starting quarterback, beating out holdovers Joey Gatewood and Beau Allen. Levis arrived in June and had to quickly pick up new offensive coordinator Liam Coen’s pro style system that promises to speed up the Southeastern Conference worst passing attack last season in…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — An Indiana man with a collection of rare bourbon is teaming up with the Kentucky Derby Museum to raffle it off in an effort to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The Kentucky Derby Museum said in a statement that the collection consist of five limited-edition bottles of Pappy Van Winkle bourbon, which are valued…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Officials say a man and a girl have been fatally shot at a home in Louisville. Louisville Metro Police told news outlets that officers were called to the residence in southwest Jefferson County on Sunday evening. Police Maj. Micah Scheu said officers found the man and the girl inside and both were pronounced dead at the…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky school district has canceled classes after several children and staff members tested positive for COVID-19. Lee County public schools in eastern Kentucky will be closed for three days through Wednesday. Superintendent Sarah Wasson says that will allow time for coronavirus test results. It also could allow some staff members who went into quarantine last…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky tourism officials are offering a new incentive for state residents to get vaccinated. Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Secretary Mike Berry said the initiative is called Vax and Visit. It launched Thursday and allows permanent Kentucky residents who have received at least one COVID-19 vaccination to enter drawings for travel incentives at Kentucky State Parks….
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s plan to use its final $611 million batch of funds from the American Rescue Plan to support full-time, in-person learning during the pandemic has won federal approval. The state also plans to use the money to support social-emotional learning and mental health programs, professional development in literacy instruction for educators and staff, technical assistance to…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Fans, artists and staff at Louisville music festival Louder Than Life will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test result to attend, Louder Than Life announced Wednesday. Masks will be required in any indoor spaces, regardless of vaccination status. The festival is set for Sept. 23-26 at Highlands…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul waited more than a year to disclose that his wife bought stock in a company that makes a COVID-19 treatment. It’s an investment that was made after Congress was briefed on the threat of the virus but before the public was largely aware of its danger. The Republican filed a disclosure Wednesday revealing…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Health officials say mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus have been found in four Louisville zip codes. The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness said in a statement that fogging operations are planned Thursday in specific neighborhoods if the weather permits. Infected mosquitos aren’t unusual this time of year, but officials say residents should…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Applications for $50 million in federal funds allocated for projects that expand internet access to unserved communities in Kentucky are now open, Gov. Andy Beshear said Wednesday. Broadband providers should complete their applications and submit proposals by Oct. 25. Earlier this year, Beshear and Kentucky’s General Assembly agreed to allocate $300 million of the State Fiscal…
