Author name: Bill Stephens

2022 BUSCH STADIUM HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS #3

Tuesday, May 10—Sunday, May 15 ST. LOUIS, Mo., May 10, 2022 – The Cardinals return from a six-game road trip to open an six-game homestand at Busch Stadium including a three game interleague series against the Baltimore Orioles (May 10-12) followed by a three-game weekend series with the San Francisco Giants (May 13-15).  Fans can view […]

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Kentuckians urged to donate to nonprofits serving them, their communities during today’s 24-hour online giving event

(LEXINGTON, Ky.) – Nonprofit organizations from throughout the commonwealth are participating today in the tenth anniversary Kentucky Gives Day statewide online fundraising event. The 24-hour online giving campaign provides 263 participating charities the opportunity to raise as much money as possible today from midnight (EDT) through 11:59 p.m. – all through a single website: www.kygives.org. Here’s how Kentuckians can

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GRDHD Reports 95 New Confirmed COVID-19 Infections & 9 COVID-19 Deaths in the Previous Week

On Tuesday, May 10, 2022, the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported that in theprevious week it had investigated 95 new COVID-19 infections; 44 in Daviess County, 2 in HancockCounty, 33 in Henderson County, 4 in McLean County, 5 in Ohio County, 1 in Union County, and 6 inWebster County. GRDHD reported 9 additional

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Mickey Gilley, who helped inspire ‘Urban Cowboy,’ dies at 86

NEW YORK (AP) — Country star Mickey Gilley has died. He was 86. He was known for such hits as “Window Up Above” and for the Texas honky-tonk he owned that inspired the hit film “Urban Cowboy.” Based on an Esquire magazine article about two regulars at Gilley’s, the film starred John Travolta and Debra

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ETHICS COMMISSION-LAWSUIT

Beshear sues over law changing ethics commission selections Kentucky’s Democratic governor has filed a lawsuit seeking to block a new state law that gives Republican officials the power to appoint most members to an ethics commission. Gov. Andy Beshear’s suit was filed Thursday. It warns that the reconstituted membership on the Executive Branch Ethics Commission

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GOP’s Quarles announces run for Kentucky governor in 2023

Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles has announced he’ll enter the state’s 2023 governor’s race. He joins what’s shaping up to be a crowded Republican contest to select a nominee to challenge Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear. Quarles is in his second term as agriculture commissioner. He has long been seen as a strong contender, having built

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Gov. Beshear Announces Seven Future Driver Licensing Regional Office Locations to Offer Next Level Licensing Services This Summer

Most locations identified to open in interim office spaces to fast-track expanded access FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 29, 2022) – A new era of driver licensing has been ushered in across most of Kentucky as driver licensing services shift from the Office of Circuit Court Clerk in each county to Driver Licensing Regional Offices by June 30, 2022.

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Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update

Governor announces new economic development projects, tornado relief funding FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 28, 2022) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on economic development, tornado relief, COVID-19 and the Governor’s Derby Week Kick-off. He also named the commonwealth’s military children as this week’s Team Kentucky All-Stars. Gov. Beshear Highlights Continued Economic GrowthGov. Beshear highlighted five companies

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Columbia Brands USA to Create 175 Quality Jobs With $3.7 Million Investment in Robards

Apparel and footwear company has maintained distribution operation since 2004 FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 28, 2022) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear noted continued economic growth in Western Kentucky as he announced Columbia Brands USA LLC, a manufacturer of apparel and footwear products, will expand its presence in Henderson County with a $3.7 million investment in its existing

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CARDINALS TO WELCOME 50 MILLIONTH FAN AT BUSCH STADIUM TONIGHT

ST. LOUIS, Mo., April 28, 2022 – The St. Louis Cardinals expect to welcome their 50 millionth regular season fan in Busch Stadium’s history during tonight’s game versus the Arizona Diamondbacks at 6:45 PM CT. Dating back to the first game at Busch Stadium on April 10, 2006, the Cardinals regular season attendance total currently stands at

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AAA: Gas Prices Up in Kentucky; National Average Rising Again

Gas prices in West Central Kentucky are three cents higher this week at $3.755, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. This week’s average prices: Western Central KY Average                $3.755Average price during the week of April 18, 2022                                 $3.723Average price during the week of

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GRDHD Reports 54 New Confirmed COVID-19 Infections & 3 COVID-19 Deaths in the Previous Week

On Tuesday, April 26, 2022, the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported that in theprevious week it had investigated 54 new COVID-19 infections; 18 in Daviess County, 25 in HendersonCounty, 2 in Ohio County, 4 in Union County, and 5 in Webster County. GRDHD reported 3 additionalCOVID-19 deaths during that period. The COVID-19 deaths

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Gov. Beshear: 41 Communities Selected for More Than $4.2 Million to Improve Parks, Outdoor Spaces Across Kentucky

Funds will help communities expand recreation spaces, enhance accessibility for all Kentuckians FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 22, 2022) – Recognizing the mental and physical health benefits of time spent outside, Gov. Andy Beshear today announced 41 projects that will enhance accessibility and upgrade parks and recreation spaces throughout the commonwealth. More than $4.2 million from the federally

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Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update

Governor highlights $30 million in economic investment, outlines next steps on medical cannabis FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 21, 2022) – Today Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on economic development, outlined steps being taken on medical cannabis and named new Team Kentucky All-Stars after a first-of-its-kind rescue in the Red River Gorge. First Lady Britainy Beshear updated Kentuckians

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State releases county unemployment data for March 2022

EDITOR’S NOTE: A link to Kentucky county unemployment rate charts is below. County Rate FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 21, 2022) – Unemployment rates rose in nine Kentucky counties, fell in 110 counties, and stayed the same in Breathitt County between March 2021 and March 2022, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency of the

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