Kentucky releases annual county unemployment data for 2024

By West Kentucky Star Staff Apr. 21, 2025 | 04:29 PM | FRANKFORT Annual unemployment rates increased in all 120 Kentucky counties in 2024, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. …

Road closures and no parking zones for Kentucky Oaks, Derby and KDF Marathon

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — If you’re planning on driving in Louisville during these Kentucky Derby Festival events or on the weekend of the Kentucky Derby, you should expect some delays. Here is what you need to know leading up to these events. Up first will be the …

Kentucky Kids on the Block holds annual Dash for Sheldon in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – Over the Easter weekend, Kentucky Kids on the Block held its annual Dash for Sheldon, where hundreds of kids got to run throughout Beaver Creek Park in Glasgow. Different races were held throughout the morning, with proceeds from the event …

Kentucky strengthens roster with the addition of an SEC combo guard

Kentucky farmers advance planting pace, but still trail last year

News Kentucky farmers advance planting pace, but still trail last year Kentucky farmers have made significant planting progress over the last week, but are still running well behind last year’s levels. Corn is 12 percent planted, a 9-point jump from last …

Kentucky nurses speak out against workplace violence

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Recent workplace attacks on Kentucky nurses have advocates calling for changes. The Kentucky Nurses Association points to three acts of violence leaving nurses injured so far this year. One of them happened the morning of April 12 …

2026 No. 1-Ranked Prospect Tyran Stokes Sets Kentucky Visit

Tyran Stokes, the No. 1-ranked prospect in the class of 2026, is starting to take visits. Kentucky has lined one up. Sources tell KSR+ that Stokes is set to visit Kentucky from May 15-17. Stokes has already taken official visits to Louisville and Kansas. “ …

Kentucky RHP Nic McCay named SEC Pitcher of the Week

Kentucky senior right-handed pitcher Nic McCay was named SEC Pitcher of the Week for his stellar performance against No. 4 Tennessee over the weekend. McCay pitched 7 2/3 innings (longest outing for a Kentucky starter this season) on Saturday, where he …

Kentucky deputies looking for ‘dangerous offender’

SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Deputies are looking for a wanted man in Scott County. The sheriff’s office says Derrick Dillon has several warrants for his arrest. We’re told some of his pending charges are violent felonies, and he is considered a dangerous …

Kentucky's Mark Pope finalizes roster with latest portal commitment, says CBS analyst

The Kentucky basketball program is coming off a solid first year under head coach Mark Pope. The Wildcats reached the Sweet Sixteen, where they fell to the Tennessee Volunteers—despite having beaten them twice during the regular season. With most of their …