The Massive Discount Store In Kentucky That Bargain Hunters Can’t Stop Talking About
Tucked away in Lexington, Kentucky sits a shopping paradise where your dollars stretch further than you ever thought possible and every aisle promises new discoveries. Roses discount store isn’t just another retail spot—it’s a treasure trove that has Kentucky shoppers returning again and again. The thrill of...
Ohio Valley Weather Alert: Indiana–Kentucky Impacted After Midwest Earthquake Jan 20th as Temps Plunge
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Indianapolis, Indiana – A rare Midwest earthquake early Tuesday, Jan. 20, is now raising awareness across the Ohio Valley as Arctic air pours into Indiana and Kentucky, sending temperatures sharply lower...
Space heater fire prompts winter heating safety
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - On Thursday, Scott County Fire Department and Georgetown Fire Department responded to a possible fire underneath a trailer. The cause was someone using a space heater to heat up their frozen pipes. Luckily, firefighter Chris Ganoe said the fire was minimal. “We were able to...
UK Athletics plans $25 million overhaul of Kroger Field with new premium areas
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The University of Kentucky is moving forward with $25 million in upgrades to Kroger Field. The upgrades are designed to increase athletics revenue and enhance the fan experience, according to reporting from our partners at Louisville Business First. UK officials outlined the proposed...
Kentucky Lands Transfer Portal WR Shane Carr
Will Stein is putting the final touches on his debut portal class, adding another proven pass-catcher to the Wildcats’ roster in 2026. Shane Carr committed to Kentucky coming off a visit to Lexington, choosing the Wildcats over interest from Washington State. The 6-foot-2, 190-pound wide receiver has two years of...
1926 Boone Tunnel and Kentucky’s 1871 Brooklyn Bridge!
The Boone Tunnel was carved in 1926 to allow cars to bypass a treacherous curve and directly approach the “Brooklyn Bridge” crossing the Kentucky River between Wilmore and Harrodsburg. That first bridge had been built in 1871 and replaced Cogars Ferry which had been established to service stagecoaches crossing the...
Kentucky lawmakers file bill honoring Logan Tipton, changing parole eligibility rules
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky lawmakers have filed legislation honoring six-year-old Logan Tipton, who was killed in his Versailles home more than a decade ago. According to legislators, House Bill 422 would increase the minimum amount of time certain offenders must serve before becoming eligible for...
USPS Announces Price Increases for Mailing Services
Starting January 18, the United States Postal Service will implement a price increase across various mailing services in Kentucky. This adjustment, affecting both local and national customers, includes average increases of 6.6% for Priority Mail, 5.1% for Priority Mail Express, and 7.8% for Ground Advantage. Commonly...
Kentucky reports first positive measles case in 2026
This post was originally published by Kentucky Health News. An unvaccinated Jessamine County resident has tested positive for measles, marking the first confirmed case of measles in a Kentucky resident since July, state health officials announced Jan. 15. This person was exposed to the highly contagious virus by an...
Value City Furniture and American Signature to Close in Lexington
Value City Furniture and American Signature Furniture stores in Lexington are set to close following liquidation sales initiated after the parent company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. Liquidation sales are currently underway at all affected locations, offering discounts of up to 50% on various home furnishings....
