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Kentucky to hold a state food drive as threat to food assistance looms, governor says
Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state is starting a food drive as a response to the looming loss of federal food assistance this weekend amid the government shutdown. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state is starting a...
Kentucky and Indiana businesses offering deals, free meals during SNAP pause
SNAP benefits are set to pause on Nov. 1 if the government is still shut down, and this would impact more than a million residents in Kentucky and Indiana.To help out, local businesses are offering free meals or deals for those affected by the...
Kentucky households can apply for heating assistance starting November 3
(LEX 18) — Kentucky residents struggling with heating costs can get help through a state program that opens for applications next week. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Fall Subsidy will accept applications from Nov. 3 through Dec. 12...
Small Business Association says some business owners can still apply for certain disaster relief loans as operations wind down
The Small Business Administration says some disaster victims can still apply for relief loans as they wind down operations in Kentucky. The grace period for those impacted by disasters ended earlier this month. But the SBA says residents of Laurel...
Kentuckians facing loss of SNAP benefits turn to local food pantries for aid
Journey Church in Bardstown feeds hundreds as families fear SNAP delays, offering hope through volunteers and donations amid growing food insecurity. NELSON COUNTY, Ky. — With growing uncertainty about whether Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...
Kentucky’s $22M Decision for Mark Pope Becomes Talking Point Amid 16-Year NCAA Reality
Mark Pope went all guns blazing in this transfer portal. They had the second-best transfer class according to ESPN, bringing the likes of Jayden Quaintance, Jaland Lowe, Denzel Aberdeen, and Kam Williams. If that wasn’t enough, Mouhamed Dioubate...
Scottsville Train Depot receives first William G. Pomeroy Transportation marker in Kentucky
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. (WBKO) - The Scottsville Train Depot was constructed in 1887 and served the city for nearly 90 years with transportation services. After its closure in 1975, the depot sat for roughly 50 years and became a storage facility for...
Tariffs, trade, and how $10 billion in border duties are reshaping America’s car industry
America’s automotive industry is being forced into one of its most dramatic realignments in decades — and it’s not because of electric vehicles, new emissions mandates, or the latest design trends. This time, the shift is driven by tariffs....
Frankfort SD157-C earns high marks on state report card for student achievement
Doug Wernet, Ed.D. | Superintendent of Schools | Frankfort School District 157-C websiteDoug Wernet, Ed.D. | Superintendent of Schools | Frankfort School District 157-C website Frankfort School District 157-C has reported strong academic results...
Breeders’ Cup not just prestigious – it’s a serious boost to San Diego economy
2025 Breeders' Cup When: 9:30 a.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday. Where: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. TV: Friday, airs on USA Network. On Saturday, races air on USA and NBC. They stream on Peacock both days. Other viewing options:...
Kentucky food bank calls on Gov. Andy Beshear for special session to fund SNAP benefits
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Nicky Stacy started the Hazel Green Food Project in Wolfe County, and now helps feed people from 35 counties, some of the poorest in the nation. Thirty-one percent of people in Wolfe County receive benefits from the federal...
Senate OKs Democratic resolution to block Trump's global tariffs with GOP votes The Senate voted Thursday to approve a resolution that would block President Trump's tariffs, the 3rd rebuke of his trade policy this week. Read More »
Washington — The Senate voted Thursday to approve a resolution that would block President Trump's tariffs on countries around the world, the third in a trio of rebukes of the president's trade policy this week. In a 51 to 47 vote, four Republicans...
Kentuckians brace for impact without SNAP benefits, and neighbors step up to help
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- It's been 30 days since the government shutdown began, and time is running out for thousands of Kentucky families who rely on federal food assistance. SNAP benefits — better known as food stamps — are set to stop on Nov....
Kentucky butcher shop wants hunters to donate deer to help feed families amid shutdown
Taylorsville Butcher Block is urging Kentucky hunters to donate extra deer as SNAP benefits could freeze in November. TAYLORSVILLE, Ky. — A Spencer County butcher shop is launching a call to action for deer hunters as 600,000 Kentuckians could...
Newmark Arranges $600 Million Financing For West Shore Involving Eight Multifamily Properties In The Southeast And Midwest
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK ) ("Newmark" or "the Company"), a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors, global corporations,...
Kentucky food pantries call for community support ahead of SNAP cliff
Volunteers rushed to unload sliced meats, cheeses, fresh produce and hefty bags of potatoes before opening the doors of the Sister Visitor Center food bank in Louisville on Thursday. The Catholic Charities associated pantry served 22,000 people...
Trade thaw, tempered hopes: China’s soybean pledge offers relief but no full fix for US farmers
American farmers welcomed China’s promise to buy some of their soybeans, but they cautioned this won’t solve all their problems as they continue to deal with soaring prices for fertiliser, tractors, repair parts and seeds. American farmers have...
Kentuckians urged to prepare as federal SNAP benefits could be paused November 1
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – With federal funding in question, millions of Americans—including thousands here in Central and Eastern Kentucky—could see a temporary halt to their monthly SNAP food benefits starting November 1. The U.S....
Senate rebukes Trump on trade in third anti-tariff vote this week
The Republican-led US Senate passed legislation opposing President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, marking its third rebuke this week of his trade policies | Photo Credit: EVELYN HOCKSTEIN/Reuters The Republican-led Senate passed legislation...
Kentucky presenta una demanda contra Roblox alegando que pone en peligro a niños intencionalmente
El fiscal general Russell Coleman encabeza la demanda contra Roblox por parte de Kentucky. Coleman alega que la compañía de juegos ha facilitado un entorno en el que los depredadores pueden atraer a jóvenes víctimas en línea y distribuir material...