Kentucky
Governor Beshear gives Team Kentucky Update
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KENTUCKY (KFVS) – Governor Andy Beshear delivered a Crew Kentucky Replace in the present day, highlighting subjects akin to unemployment, clear water initiatives and the water scarcity in Marion, Ky.
Unemployment fee reaches one other historic low
Gov. Beshear experiences that Kentucky’s June 2022 unemployment fee hit a brand new historic low of three.7 p.c, leading to three back-to-back months of the bottom unemployment charges in state historical past.
“Whereas our households face a whole lot of challenges in the present day – from the pandemic to the deadliest twister we’ve got ever seen, inflation and a battle in Ukraine, it’s vital we do not forget that we’re powerful and we will need to have religion,” Gov. Beshear stated. “The challenges of in the present day are what we’ve got to push by means of to get to a brilliant and optimistic tomorrow the place we’re seeing extra new jobs, investments and higher wages than we’ve got ever seen.”
In keeping with a launch, the variety of individuals employed in June elevated by 1,085 to 1,986,909 whereas the variety of unemployed decreased by 1,811 to 77,193.
Cleaner Water Initiatives
Governor introduced $30 million in funding to assist 29 initiatives that can present clear consuming water and enhance water programs for 1,245 households throughout the commonwealth.
Gov. Beshear additionally introduced that an extra $250 million from his Cleaner Water Program is now obtainable for native utilities to submit initiatives for the second spherical of funding.
Metropolis of Marion water replace
Gov. Beshear says the Kentucky Division of Emergency Administration (KYEM), the Kentucky Nationwide Guard, the Division of Water, the Kentucky Transportation Cupboard (KYTC), the Metropolis of Marion and the non-public sector are coordinating day by day to convey bottled and uncooked water to the town and to search out options to the water emergency.
On Wednesday, July 20, six truckloads of water bought by KYEM had been delivered. Groups have additionally recognized and repaired a water line leak saving an estimated 144,000 gallons of water per day.
Thus far, Beshear says 73,000 gallons of water handed out by the Kentucky Nationwide Guard and put immediately into the palms of Kentuckians. The Metropolis of Marion acquired 1.75 inches of rain, serving to to place an extra 4 inches in Previous Metropolis Lake.
Engineering will likely be completed to finish a water connection from the Metropolis of Marion to the Sturgis Water Co., which is able to meet extra of the town’s water demand.
Dye tracing and aerial monitoring are additionally being carried out by drones to establish blockages hindering hauled water from getting into the lake.
Paducah Water has supplied a group to help with the restore of extra recognized leaks within the water system and this group may even present in-house lab evaluation for completed water sampling this week.
Crew Western Kentucky Twister Reduction Fund
Earlier this month, Gov. Beshear introduced $3.25 million in funding from the Crew Western Kentucky Twister Reduction Fund to the Graves County Grain Help Program.
“Grain is my livelihood. That’s the best way I make a residing. Mayfield Grain being six miles from here’s a actual key to my operation,” Graves County farmer Mitchell Guthrie stated. “I’m afraid that with out the Granary, a few of these mom-and-pop farms would hand over. We reached out to the Governor and he was keen to assist us. He got here up with some concepts to get our grain moved, pay labor and purchase gas. I recognize the Governor taking time to listen to us. That’s essential. It’s simply unreal – the cooperation, and that individuals nonetheless care. That’s a blessing to me and I’m proud to be part of it.”
In keeping with a launch from Beshear, over 150,000 people and organizations from everywhere in the world have contributed to the Crew Western Kentucky Twister Reduction Fund, elevating practically $52 million to help in long-term restoration.
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Lightning flashed and hail pounded down in Fancy Farm, Kentucky, as severe weather swept through the state on Sunday, March 30.
The National Weather Service warned of severe storms on Sunday, predicting large hail, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes.
Footage from Graves County Sheriff’s Office shows hail hammering the ground on Sunday evening, as lightning flashed. Credit: Graves County Sheriff’s Office via Storyful
What’s With That? Betting superstitions at the Kentucky Derby
Courier Journal reporter Kirby Adams talks with Churchill Downs publicity manager Kevin Kerstein to answer your biggest Kentucky Derby questions.
- Trainer Todd Pletcher has saddled a horse in every Kentucky Derby since 2004
- Bob Baffert trainee Rodriguez is a top contender in the Wood Memorial
Todd Pletcher has saddled at least one horse in the Kentucky Derby every year since 2004, but he’s running out of time to find a qualifier in 2025.
His best chance may come in Saturday’s $750,000, Grade 2 Wood Memorial at Aqueduct.
The Pletcher-trained Grande will be among the top contenders despite a light racing resume.
A son of Curlin, Grande is 2 for 2 in his career, with both races coming at Gulfstream Park. He most recently won a 1 1/8-mile allowance optional claiming race Feb. 27.
A $300,000 purchase at the 2023 Keeneland September Yearling Sale, Grande drew the No. 7 post position in a field of 12 for the Wood.
The Wood will offer 200 qualifying points toward the May 3 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, including 100 to the winner.
Pletcher has won the Kentucky Derby twice — 2010 with Super Saver and 2017 with Always Dreaming. He’s saddled a record 65 horses in the Derby since his first appearance in 2000.
Currently, Pletcher’s top horse on the Kentucky Derby leaderboard, River Thames, ranks No. 28. River Thames is expected to run in Saturday’s Blue Grass at Keeneland.
Another top contender in the Wood will be Bob Baffert trainee Rodriguez, who enters off a third-place finish in the Grade 2 San Felipe on March 1 at Santa Anita Park.
The morning line for the Wood has not yet been announced.
This story will be updated.
Post time: TBA Saturday at Aqueduct in South Ozone Park, N.Y. Purse: $750,000. Grade: 2. Distance: 1 1/8 miles. TV: FOX. Kentucky Derby qualifying points: 100 for first place, 50 for second place, 25 for third place, 15 for fourth place, 10 for fifth place.
PP Horse, jockey, trainer, odds TBA
1. Rodriguez, Mike Smith, Bob Baffert
2. Captain Cook, Manny Franco, Rick Dutrow Jr.
3. Tiger Twenty Four, Javier Castellano, Bill Mott
4. My Mitole, Luis Rivera Jr., Carlos Martin
5. Sand Devil, Jose Lezcano, Linda Rice
6. Hill Road, Joel Rosario, Chad Brown
7. Grande, Dylan Davis, Todd Pletcher
8. Passion Rules, Kendrick Carmouche, Brad Cox
9. Bear Claw Necklace, Romero Maragh, Saffie Joseph Jr.
10. Mcafee, Eric Cancel, Rick Dutrow Jr.
11. Statesman, Samuel Marin, Shug McGaughey
12. Omaha Omaha, Raul Mena, Michael Gorham
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Last May, NBC Sports announced a partnership with Churchill Downs to present the Kentucky Derby on NBC and Peacock through 2032.
The extension includes multiplatform rights to the Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Oaks and Derby and Oaks Day programming, which will be presented on NBC, Peacock, USA Network and additional NBCU platforms.
You can stream the 2025 Kentucky Derby on Fubo and Peacock.
While not yet official, the post time for the 151st Kentucky Derby will be about 6:57 p.m. on Saturday, May 3.
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13 things more likely to happen than winning the Powerball jackpot
Hoping to win the Powerball jackpot? Here are 13 things more likely to happen than becoming an instant millionaire.
The Kentucky Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Saturday, March 29, 2025 winning numbers for each game
Cash Ball
01-06-10-32, Cash Ball: 17
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Lucky For Life
04-08-13-18-41, Lucky Ball: 12
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Pick 3
Evening: 9-3-6
Midday: 4-0-2
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Pick 4
Evening: 9-2-5-5
Midday: 0-1-3-1
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Powerball
07-11-21-53-61, Powerball: 02, Power Play: 3
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Powerball Double Play
07-11-14-26-59, Powerball: 10
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