Fun facts you probably didn’t know about Halloween from a UK folklorist
LEXINGTON, Ky. — If you’re a big fan of the spooky season, you’ve probably planned plenty of Halloween activities — like visiting the pumpkin patch and putting together a costume. But even if you’re a...
View ArticleFive tips from business experts to help your small business thrive this...
Being a small business owner during Christmas can be an exciting time as you witness a surge in sales; however, if you’re not fully prepared for the festivities, you may not be able to handle the...
View ArticleKentucky revealed as state with the second highest interest in Cyber Monday...
Black Friday and Cyber Monday have become a tradition for November, offering discounts and sales on many products, from electronics to clothing. West Virginia ranks first with an average monthly...
View ArticleFlavorman reveals predictions for 2024 Top Beverage Trends
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Flavorman, a leading custom beverage development company headquartered in Kentucky, has announced its annual predictions for the upcoming trends in the beverage industry for 2024....
View ArticleKentucky named among the top ten states with the most affordable mortgages
A new study has revealed the states spend the smallest portion of their income on home payments throughout the US. Kentucky mortgage payments average 23.56 of monthly income, the sixth-lowest...
View ArticleTake these steps to avoid online holiday shopping and fundraising scams
In 2022, consumers reported losing $8.8 billion to fraud, according to the Federal Trade Commission. The second most common type of fraud consumers reported losing money to online shopping scams. Maybe...
View Article‘Forward, Together’ children’s inauguration poster contest winners
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Announced the five winners of the children’s inauguration poster contest that celebrate the 62nd gubernatorial inauguration theme: Forward, Together.The theme is inspired by how...
View ArticleSocial media do’s and don’ts around the holidays
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The holiday season provides the perfect time to relax, reconnect with family and friends, and drink a steaming cup of cocoa by the fire. However, it also presents a new landscape...
View ArticleKIPRC expert offers comprehensive guide to fire safety this holiday season
LEXINGTON, Ky. — It’s that magical time of year again when homes are filled with the flicker of candlelight, the aroma of holiday baking, and the radiant glow of decorative lights. During this time,...
View ArticleSoothe Holiday Stress by Sleeping by Baptist Health
The holiday season can be stressful. There’s always so much to do and never enough time to do it all in. Sleep is always the first thing to go when holiday stresses build. Here are some tips for...
View Article5 holiday scams to avoid
Consumers should be on high alert over the next few weeks as an unprecedented number of holiday scams are expected. According to Adobe, Americans set online shopping records on Black Friday and Cyber...
View ArticleMedication safety in your home this holiday season
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Each year, Poison Control Centers in the United States receive over 1 million calls due to accidental poisoning of young children, and approximately 35,000 young children are treated...
View ArticleSMART ways to make those New Year’s resolutions stick
LEXINGTON, Ky. — If you’re looking for ways to make those New Year’s resolutions stick, try finding something you are motivated to do. You are more likely to want to work towards a goal if you enjoy...
View ArticleTransylvania baseball signs 20-year agreement to make pro stadium home field
Whitaker Bank Park in north Lexington will be the site of Transylvania University Pioneer baseball games for the next 20 years. LEXINGTON, Ky. — Transylvania University has signed a partnership to make...
View ArticleKentucky Crafted Market returns to Kentucky Horse Park March 9-10
FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Crafted Market, the Kentucky Arts Council’s showcase event featuring the best visual art and craft in the commonwealth, will return to the Kentucky Horse Park’s Alltech...
View ArticleUK Land-grant Engagement announces 9 award recipients
The University of Kentucky Office of Land Grant Engagement awardees. Photo by Sabrina Hounshell. LEXINGTON, Ky.— The University of Kentucky Office of Land-grant Engagement has announced nine projects,...
View ArticleLeap Day legacy: The remarkable life of UK’s oldest living alum born on Feb. 29
Charles E. Whaley, born on Leap Day in 1928, pictured on the left as a UK senior in 1949, and on the right in 2023. LEXINGTON, Ky. — Today is Leap Day — the day that only occurs once every four years...
View ArticleLexington ranks in Top 15 U.S. cities for work/life balance in 2024
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Researchers at CoworkingCafe revisited the data from a study last year in order to see which cities are best suited to foster a healthy work/life balance and mental health in 2024. For...
View ArticleNew postage stamp dedicated at Bluegrass Hall of Fame
The U.S. Postal Service pays tribute to that high lonesome sound with the new Bluegrass Forever stamp. OWENSBORO, Ky. — That high lonesome sound was celebrated here Friday, March 15, with the...
View ArticleBeam Suntory digs into reforesting former Knott mine site
Beam Suntory volunteers reforest a former surface mine site in Knott County with white oak, American chestnut and short-leaf pine as part of the company’s partnership with The Nature Conservancy and...
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