Kentucky News

Aggregated Kentucky News Articles

• Louisville Historical League to appeal removal of Liberty Hall landmark designation
  
  The landmark status of the structure, which is over a century old, was overturned by Louisville Metro Council last month.
  Marty Finley.  American City Business Journals.  Thu, 22 Apr 2021 21:04:56 +0000.
• Four Louisville companies make Forbes' list of best employers for diversity
  
  Eighteen restaurant companies made the list of 500. Three of those call Louisville home.
  Shea Van Hoy.  American City Business Journals.  Thu, 22 Apr 2021 18:31:28 +0000.
• Source: Justus to ASU amid possible UK shakeup
  
  Assistant coach Joel Justus is leaving Kentucky to accept the top assistant job at Arizona State in what could be one of several staff changes for the Wildcats after a disappointing 9-16 season, a source told ESPN.
  ESPN.  Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:19:06 EST.
• 7 Fast Facts About Thoroughbred Horses
  
  If you've ever watched the Kentucky Derby, you've seen a field full of Thoroughbred horses in action.
  Zoë Randolph.  Mental Floss.  Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0000.
• Capitol riot suspect caught after facial recognition software found his girlfriend's Instagram
  
  Stephen Chase Randolph, of Harrodsburg, Kentucky was charged with assaulting an officer, obstruction of law enforcement, and obstruction of justice and Congress, the FBI said.
  Daily Mail.  Wed, 21 Apr 2021 19:31:25 GMT.
• Judge allows defendant to meet newborn son in court
  
  Kentucky judge Amber Wolf allows burglary suspect James Roeder to meet his newborn son for the first time in her Jefferson County courtroom Friday, Aug. 5, 2016. ...
  CBS News.  Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:30:14 -0400.
• Ohio River boat-barge collision after Louisville fireworks show leaves 1 dead, 2 missing: reports
  
  A collision between a boat and a barge following a professional fireworks show over the Ohio River in Louisville, Kentucky, has left one person dead and two others missing, according to reports.
  Brie Stimson.  Fox News.  Sun, 18 Apr 2021 09:56:13 GMT.
• Updated 2021 Kentucky Derby Odds And News: Concer Tour Is Latest Contender Ruled Out Of Race
  
  Another leading contender for the 2021 Kentucky Derby has been ruled out of the race. Triple Crown-winning trainer Bob Baffert announced that his colt Concert Tour would not make a Run for the Roses. ....
  By Jay Ginsbach, Contributor.  Forbes.  Sat, 17 Apr 2021 19:01:42 -0400.
• NRA endorses Donald Trump for president
  
  The NRA endorsed Donald Trump for president on Friday at its annual convention in Kentucky. CBSN political contributor Rick Davis and Kevin Sheridan, the former communications director for Paul Ryan, join CBSN with more.
  CBS News.  Sat, 17 Apr 2021 11:02:11 -0400.
• Distillery to build family-friendly destination in Kentucky
  
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - A Kentucky distillery startup is planning to build a 300-acre campus that will employ about 126 workers, the governor's office said. ...
  Washington Times.  Fri, 16 Apr 2021 04:28:38 -0400.
• Buffalo Trace joins university on oak tree research project
  
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Buffalo Trace Distillery and the University of Kentucky are working together on a tree planting and research project aimed at strengthening the white oak industry's sustainability. ...
  Washington Times.  Wed, 14 Apr 2021 04:37:43 -0400.
• 'Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee': Louisville's kit inspired by Ali
  
  Racing Louisville are new entrants to the NWSL but they can already lay claim to having "The Greatest" kit of any team in the league this season.
  ESPN.  Fri, 9 Apr 2021 19:07:35 EST.

Kentucky Population Trends and Information Resources

In 2008, the estimated population of Kentucky was 4,269,245, whereas in 2006, the population of Kentucky was about 4,199,440.  For detailed, up-to-date information about Kentucky's demographics, visit the U.S. Census Bureau's QuickFacts about Kentucky web page.  For maps of Kentucky, visit this Kentucky Map website.

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