Kentucky

Coal

Another way to look at the fossil record? By examining coal.

Science

If you’re like most people, you probably think of coal as a chunk of black fossil fuel. Geologist Jen O’Keefe sees it differently.

coal ash pollution

In a Kentucky lake, fish tell the story of long-term coal ash pollution

Science
The World

Rand Paul stirs trouble with comments on civil rights

Conflict & Justice

McConnell Faces Off With Tea Party, Democratic Candidates at Fancy Farm

Final Four set for Saturday with four heavyweights ready to take the floor

Arts, Culture & Media

Debt ceiling plan infuriates conservatives

Global Politics

Senate Rep. leader Mitch McConnell’s plan would allow the president to increase the federal debt limit without Congressional approval.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s Seat Challenged

Senator Mitch McConnell has held one of Kentucky’s U.S. Senate seats since 1985. He is one of the most senior members of the Senate, and has been minority leader since January 2007. This election, Louisville-based businessman and conservative Matthew Bevin is challenging the long-time incumbent. Both camps have been using advertisements to influence the state’s […]

West Africa Native Gorgui Dieng’s Roots on Display in Louisville Win

Conflict & Justice

Gorgui Dieng, the 6 ft 11 center of the University of Louisville Cardinals hails from West Africa. Can you name the country he was born in?

Maker’s Misses the Bourbon Mark on Purpose, Plans to Dilute Recipe to Meet Global Demand

Arts, Culture & Media

Global demand for the American spirit, bourbon, is up, way up. So much so that the bourbon distiller, Maker’s Mark, announced that it must dilute its recipe to keep up with this global demand.

Ad Execs Attempt ‘Kick Ass’ Rebranding of Kentucky

A group of ad executives in Kentucky decided it was time to give their state a branding makeover. The state’s official slogan is “Unbridled Spirit.”   But the “Kentucky for Kentucky” campaign decided it was time for something a little more provocative – like “Kentucky Kicks Ass.” Griffin VanMeter of Bullhorn Creative explains why they’re giving […]