Kentucky News
News about Events in Kentucky
Aggregated Kentucky News Articles
- EXCLUSIVE: Here's the first look at downtown Louisville's 'Whiskey Alley'
The entertainment space is a throwback to Washington Street's heyday.
Marty Finley. American City Business Journals. Fri, 17 Jan 2020 17:10:23 +0000. - One of Cincinnati's largest private companies launches $20M consolidation plan
The Castellini Group of Cos. is investing $20 million into a Northern Kentucky facility that will house all of its operations following the consolidation of two of its businesses. That change could impact more than 100 employees.
Andy Brownfield. American City Business Journals. Fri, 17 Jan 2020 16:48:00 +0000. - Lawmaker: Changes being made to Kentucky immigration bill
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Employees on the front lines of helping the sick or victims of sexual assault in Kentucky would be exempted from a high-profile immigration bill under changes its lead sponsor is making. Republican Sen. ...
Bruce Schreiner. Washington Times. Thu, 16 Jan 2020 18:40:38 -0500. - Mysterious cluster of deaths among Amish children is FINALLY solved thanks to genetic technology
Doctors were baffled by the deaths, which cropped up in multiple states including Pennsylvania, Delaware, Kentucky, and Iowa. The children suddenly passed away from heart failure.
Daily Mail. Thu, 16 Jan 2020 12:49:53 GMT. - Leaders urge Kentuckians to join fight against hunger
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky leaders are encouraging people to join the fight against hunger. Gov. ...
Washington Times. Thu, 16 Jan 2020 04:56:11 -0500. - Everything We Know About A Kentucky Judge Who Allegedly Had A Threesome In Her Courthouse
Sex, family court, and rock n roll
William Davis. Daily Caller. Wed, 15 Jan 2020 21:03:08 +0000. - Bobby Petrino Is Back. But For How Long?
The former Louisville and Arkansas coach was announced as the new head coach of Missouri State on Wednesday morning following the departure of David Steckel.
By Gant Player, Contributor. Forbes. Wed, 15 Jan 2020 20:57:06 +0000. - Family Says 15-Year-Old Girl Was Expelled Over A Rainbow-Themed Birthday Cake
A Christian school in Louisville, Kentucky expelled a 15-year-old girl last week after she posted a picture of herself on social media celebrating her birthday with a rainbow-themed cake.
By Evan Gerstmann, Contributor. Forbes. Wed, 15 Jan 2020 17:23:33 +0000. - Christian school expels girl over rainbow shirt and birthday cake, family says
A Christian school in Kentucky is accused of expelling a student after seeing an image of her celebrating her birthday with a rainbow cake and multi-colored sweater.
ABC News. Wed, 15 Jan 2020 08:26:23 -0500. - Unpaid Kentucky miners yet another sign of coal's decline
Despite rolling back environmental rules, President Trump hasn't stopped a near-record amount of coal-plant closures.
CBS News. Tue, 14 Jan 2020 18:50:06 -0500. - Kentucky miners block coal train over missed paychecks
Coal miners and their families stood on train tracks to prevent a train loaded with coal from leaving, saying they had worked since Dec. 16 without being paid.
CBS News. Tue, 14 Jan 2020 10:04:00 -0500. - AT&T Invests in Kentucky to Improve 4G LTE Network Setup
AT&T (T) invests more than $800 million in Kentucky wireless and wired networks to deliver enhanced network coverage, speed and reliability for consumers and business houses.
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Tue, 14 Jan 2020 14:17:00 GMT.
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
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