Churchill Downs Acquires Salem Casino: Less than a week after its July 9 debut, Churchill Downs Incorporated agreed to pay $180 million for a 90% stake in Casino Salem, with plans to rebrand, expand the gaming floor and add new dining and entertainment offerings — find out how this deal could reshape New Hampshire’s casino scene.
River Cowboy tackles tire waste: Russ Miller has spent decades hauling thousands of discarded tires from Kentucky’s Red River Gorge, sparking grassroots cleanups and even policy resolutions to curb widespread tire dumping — find out how he fights back.
Students step into classroom roles: Nine Jefferson County juniors are dual-enrolled at UofL to earn college credit, free tuition, and help tackle more than 350 district teaching vacancies — learn what this apprenticeship could mean for Kentucky’s teacher shortage.
Kentuckians on the move: New 2023 Census data show Kentucky lost about 92,582 residents to other states while welcoming 107,000 newcomers, with Florida, Texas and North Carolina among the top destinations — find out where they’re headed.
Kentucky’s new Ian Alert: A specialized statewide system now notifies communities when a child with autism wanders, using the Amber Alert network to close notification gaps — find out how.
Paducah’s nuclear energy potential: DOE’s Portsmouth Paducah Project Office and the Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority met on-site to underscore cleanup progress and chart reindustrialization plans for America’s energy renaissance — find out how they’re shaping the future.
Other Kentucky headlines this week
- Kentucky’s June unemployment rate dips to 4.9%
- WCPS pilots Kentucky’s pioneering AI pathway
- Kentucky officials still swear they’ve never dueled
- Kentucky Equal Justice Center ends 50-year run
- Eight overlooked Kentucky towns beckon curious travelers
- Kentucky-made gins, vodkas and moonshines brighten summer
- Kentucky Expo Center parking revenue revealed
- Western Kentucky clinics report more alpha-gal syndrome
