Kentucky News
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Aggregated Kentucky News Articles
- WATCH: Funnel cloud seen in Kentucky
An ominous funnel cloud was seen churning in Lexington, Kentucky, as thunderstorms swept through the region.
ABC News. Sat, 28 May 2022 18:44:21 -0400. - This Day in History: In 1977, 165 killed in Beverly Hills Supper Club fire in Kentucky
In 1977, one of the deadliest fires in America claimed the lives of 165 people and injured more than 200 others. It's the third-deadliest nightclub fire in U.S. history
KETV - Omaha, Nebraska. Sat, 28 May 2022 03:42:00 GMT. - Closing two stores allowed A Taste of Kentucky to thrive
A smaller footprint helped this local retailer streamline its operations in the wake of Covid.
Eleanor Tolbert. American City Business Journals. Fri, 27 May 2022 16:38:03 +0000. - New nonstop flight from Louisville to San Francisco launches today
Travelers are on their way to the West Coast city. Officials think the nonstop flight will open up more opportunities for Louisville.
Eleanor Tolbert. American City Business Journals. Fri, 27 May 2022 16:02:40 +0000. - This Day In History: Muhammad Ali carries Olympic torch through hometown
It was May 27, 1984. Eleven runners carried the Olympic torch through Louisville in the traditional relay.
KETV - Omaha, Nebraska. Fri, 27 May 2022 15:53:00 GMT. - University Of Louisville Will Use Record Gift To Create New Holistic Health Campus
The University of Louisville announced this week that it had received the largest private gift in its history, valued at $47 million. It will be used to create a new campus focused on health promotion.
By Michael T. Nietzel, Senior Contributor. Forbes. Fri, 27 May 2022 06:00:00 -0400. - Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Kentucky, Idaho and Oregon primary results
CBS News projects Chuck Edwards will win the GOP nomination in North Carolina's 11th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Rep. Madison Cawthorn.
CBS News. Thu, 26 May 2022 13:35:30 -0400. - L'ville hires Milt Wagner, top recruit's grandfather
Milt Wagner starred at Louisville, and his son Dajuan Wagner was an NBA lottery pick after playing for John Calipari at Memphis. D.J. Wagner is the No. 1 recruit in the country.
ESPN. Tue, 24 May 2022 19:00:38 EST. - Jif peanut butter products recalled over salmonella concerns
The company that makes Jif peanut butter is recalling dozens of products after reporting a potential salmonella contamination in jars produced at a Kentucky facility. J.M. ...
Brad Dress. The Hill. Sun, 22 May 2022 20:57:05 +0000. - Early Voting overcomes scorching 90F heat to win the Preakness
Early Voting overcame sweltering heat to win the 147th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico on Saturday, in an unusual Triple Crown race that went off without longshot Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike.
Daily Mail. Sun, 22 May 2022 01:55:26 GMT. - Early Voting crosses finish line first at Preakness Stakes
Early Voting held off hard-charging favorite Epicenter to win the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, validating the decision to skip the Kentucky Derby and aim for the second leg of the Triple Crown.
Ap. ABC News. Sat, 21 May 2022 23:38:03 +0000. - Preakness 2022 Results: Early Voting Wins, Epicenter Places (Again), And Creative Minister Shows
Exactly as in the Kentucky Derby two weeks ago, Epicenter just could not bring the widely expected Preakness 2022 victory home. Instead, the onrushing Early Voting decided in the last furlongs that the Preakness was truly his. ...
By Guy Martin, Senior Contributor. Forbes. Sat, 21 May 2022 19:35:23 -0400.
Kentucky Population Trends and Information Resources
The U. S. Census Bureau estimates the population of Kentucky as follows:
| Date | Estimated Population | Yearly % Change |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2016 | 4,436,974 | 0.28 |
| July 1, 2015 | 4,424,611 | 0.26 |
| July 1, 2014 | 4,413,057 | 0.29 |
| July 1, 2013 | 4,400,477 | 0.36 |
| July 1, 2012 | 4,384,799 | 0.35 |
| July 1, 2011 | 4,369,354 | 0.48 |
| July 1, 2010 | 4,348,662 |
According to the 2010 census, the population of Kentucky was 4,339,367.
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.
The photograph above shows the state capitol building
in Frankfort, Kentucky.
Kentucky newspaper publishers are listed here, along with their
addresses, phone numbers, and website links;
Kentucky library names, descriptions, and
website links are listed on this page.
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