Kentucky
Lawmakers celebrate Fayette County projects
LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX18) — Kentucky Senate Republicans who represent Fayette County celebrated several big investments into the county during an event at Blue Grass Airport on Thursday.
The money was allocated for Fayette County in the state’s newest budget. Lawmakers say these are necessary expenses given how much Lexington and the surrounding areas are growing.
“I consider Fayette County and the central Kentucky area such a jewel for us,” said Sen. Amanda Mays-Bledsoe. “Between the horse farms, bourbon, from just the number of universities and higher ed that we have here – we are really unique to have such a high level of intellect, a high level of educational opportunities, a high level of just beauty, honestly, around our city.”
“We’ve got to enhance Lexington – and really Lexington has grown so much that we really have to do these things to improve our infrastructure,” said Sen. Stephen West.
In addition to funding for public schools and major road projects, some of the investments highlighted include:
- $5 million to Blue Grass Airport to support capital improvements
- $4 million to the Aviation Museum of Kentucky to support the relocation of its facility
- $11 million to the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association for constructing the Livestock Innovation Center at the University of Kentucky’s research farm
- $40 million to the University of Kentucky to support nuclear energy research
- $10 million to Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government for affordable housing
- $39 million to the Kentucky Horse Park Commission for facility upgrades at the Kentucky Horse Park
- $200,000 to the Nest, a nonprofit supporting women, children, and families of abuse to assist with operational support.
Recipients of the money say the money will be put to good use.
“We’re excited, honestly, because it does give us the opportunity to build a new facility, enhance our programming – our offering for our students – and beyond,” said Tina Nance, the executive director of the Aviation Museum of Kentucky.
GREENUP, Ky. (WSAZ) – A pickup truck slammed into the Arby’s in Greenup, according to the Greenup Volunteer Fire Department.
The incident happened Thursday in the 1300 block of Seaton Avenue.
Despite considerable damage to the restaurant, no one was injured.
It was unknown what caused the driver to lose control.
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Kentucky State Fair guide. Here’s what to know.
The 2024 Kentucky State Fair runs from Aug. 15 to Aug. 25. Here’s what you need to know about ticket prices, location and more.
From free concerts at the 120th Kentucky State Fair and the ticketed Sky Soul Festival at Waterfront Park to covered outdoor seating at Iroquois Amphitheater, August is a great month for outdoor music in the Bluegrass State. Or, if you prefer not to sweat, plenty of acts are coming to indoor venues like the Kentucky Center, Paristown Hall, and Lexington’s Rupp Arena and Opera House.
Here are the major entertainment acts coming to Kentucky in August.
Kentucky State Fair’s Texas Roadhouse Concert Series
WHAT: Free concert included with the price of entry to the 120th Kentucky State Fair. Here is the 2024 Texas Roadhouse Concert Series lineup:
- Thursday, Aug. 15: Lonestar and Eddie Montgomery
- Friday, Aug. 16: The Sugarhill Gang Melle Mel & Scorpio (of Furious Five) with special guest Ying Yang Twins
- Saturday, Aug. 17: Stephen Pearcy of Ratt with special guest Quiet Riot
- Sunday, Aug. 18: The Oak Ridge Boys with special guests The Country Gold Tour including Leroy Van Dyke, Linda Davis, Jimmy Fortune, Rockland Road (which will perform the national anthem and “God Bless the USA.”)
- Monday, Aug. 19: CAIN with special guest Katy Nichole
- Tuesday, Aug. 20: Happy Together including The Turtles, The Cowsills, Badfinger, The Vogues, The Association, Jay and the Americans
- Wednesday, Aug. 21: Justin Moore with special guest Alex Miller
- Thursday, Aug. 22: Everclear with special guest Marcy Playground
- Friday, Aug. 23: 38 Special with special guest Exile
- Saturday, Aug. 24: Lauren Alaina with special guests Mackenzie Porter, Kelsey Hart
- Sunday, Aug. 25: (6 p.m. show): Tauren Wells with special guest Consumed By Fire
WHEN: All concerts, except Aug. 25, begin at 8 p.m. with gates opening at 6:30 p.m. and take place in Lot L adjacent to Kentucky Kingdom and Broadbent Arena. On Aug. 25, the concert area opens at 5:30 p.m. with the concert beginning at 7 p.m.
WHERE: Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Lane in Louisville.
COST: Advance tickets are $9 plus fees online until Aug. 6. Tickets purchased Aug. 7-25 are $10 for admission and $10 for parking. Visit kystatefair.org/tickets for details.
WHAT: Join Phil Wickham and Brandon Lake on the second year of the Summer Worship Nights Tour! Live with special guest Hulvey
WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 3 at 7 p.m.
WHERE: KFC YUM Center, 1 Arena Plaza
COST: Tickets start at $25 at kfcyumcenter.com.
WHAT: A celebration of art, culture and community featuring Dru Hill, Doug E Fresh, Anthony Hamilton and KeKe Wyatt.
WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 10
WHERE: Waterfront Park Great Lawn, 129 River Raod
COST: Starting at $50 at skysoulfest.com
Here are more major concerts coming to Louisville in August:
Iroquois Amphitheater
1080 Amphitheater Road, iroquoisamphitheater.com
Kentucky Center Whitney Hall
501 W. Main St., kentuckyperformingarts.org
Old Forester’s Paristown Hall
724 Brent St., kentuckyperformingarts.org
Mercury Ballroom
611 S Fourth St., mercuryballroom.com
WFPK Waterfront Wednesday
Waterfront Park Big Four Lawn, 1001 River Road, lpm.org
And here are concerts happening elsewhere in the state:
The AMP at Logstill
225 Dee Head Road, New Haven, Kentucky, logstilldistillery.com
Greensky Bluegrass, Friday, Aug. 2
Lexington Opera House
401 W Short St, Lexington, Kentucky, centralbankcenter.com
Rupp Arena
430 West Vine St., Lexington, Kentucky, centralbankcenter.com
Reach features reporter Kirby Adams at kadams@courier-journal.com
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