Kentucky sports betting boom: Kentucky’s legal sports betting market hit over $1 billion in wagers by April 2025, funneling millions into public pensions and gambling-support programs — find out how.
Global inks converge: Over 100 tattoo artists from around the world are live-inking at Lexington’s second annual Tattoo Expo this Fourth of July weekend, bringing ink, contests, and community under one roof — find out how to join the action.
Fidelity’s biggest intern cohort: This summer, Fidelity’s FIDTERN program brings 63 interns to Kentucky—part of a record 1,140 nationwide—offering tech, finance, HR tracks alongside mentorship and career workshops to build tomorrow’s talent — find out.
Kentucky Summer Safety Tips: As summer activity picks up, officials warn that shallow waters, tricky trails and heat can turn dangerous — learn what to watch for.
Rural Kentuckians hit hardest: A new KFF study finds Kentucky will lead the nation with 133,000 rural residents losing Medicaid coverage and $10.2 billion in spending cuts by 2034 under the Big Beautiful Bill — find out.
Record-breaking freshman slugger: Tyler Bell tied UK’s single-season freshman home run mark and reached base in 54 of 56 games while leading the Wildcats in key stats. Now selected for USA Baseball’s Collegiate National Team tour in Japan from July 8–13 — find out what lies ahead.
Kentucky mom sues state police: Christen Johnson alleges two troopers retaliated against her for filming a traffic stop at her Frankfort home, dragging and arresting her without probable cause before the charges were dismissed — find out the full story.
Inefficiencies and gaps: The state auditor’s report released this week says Kentucky’s education department let $250 million lapse, wasted money on equity initiatives and blocked religious preschools — find out what this means.
Kentucky pharmacies hit a roadblock: One year after SB 188 aimed to rein in powerful PBMs, Kentucky’s insurance department says federal law blocks full enforcement, leaving independent drugstores squeezed and closures rising — learn what’s at stake.
Queer Kentucky in Polaroids: Trey Gertz’s instant snapshots reveal the joys and struggles of queer community—from Smash Bros nights at UKY/Cincinnati to bold fashion experiments, this series captures identity in the heartland — find out what drives each image.
Other Kentucky headlines this week
- Kentucky police collecting “Bags of Hope” donations
- Kentucky Opry begins summer shows
- Kentucky still records more deaths than births
- Kentucky Humane Society hosts Empty the Shelters
- US 51 closed after Clinton building collapse
- Underrated Kentucky spot reveals breathtaking Southern scenery
- Woman wins $50,000 with fortune cookie numbers
- Teams exhibit solar cars at Kentucky race
