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We’ll see you online: Getting rural Kentucky connected

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8 months ago

June 23, 2025

We’ll see you online: Getting rural Kentucky connected

(LEX 18) — Internet connectivity can be an issue in many parts of the Commonwealth. In Somerset, the Center for Rural Development is hoping to change that.

The center services 45 counties in rural Kentucky, equating to about 1 million people getting connected.

“Why can’t our kids in Eastern Kentucky, these rural parts of America, not have what kids in New York City or Los Angeles have? Why is that?” said Richard Taylor, who works on the broadband projects at the center.

Center director Lonnie Lawson says their goal is equal opportunity.

“Many times the rural areas get forgotten, all of the loud voices come from the urban areas where all the population centers are, but if you look at all the tragedies that have happened in this country over the years, the majority of them are in rural areas,” said Lawson. “Your emergency responders have to be just as trained, your leaders have to be just as trained.”

The center has been pushing for more internet access since 2005, but Lawson said it’s really taken off in the last couple of years.

In April in Rockcastle County, they were able to get 120 homes online, but they have their sights set much bigger. They’re currently working on a plan for 16 fringe counties in Eastern Kentucky to get connected; about 25,000-30,000 homes.

“They take medical appointments, there are public safety aspects to it, there’s education, there’s work from home, all of those come off the table if you don’t have a good broadband connection,” said Taylor.

Taylor said one of the challenges of getting broadband out into rural areas is Kentucky’s limestone. It’s hard to drill through and very costly, which creates a barrier.

He said they’re still full steam ahead, though, via their two programs, Move The Needle and Broadband Is A Service.

“Making certain that no one gets left out, internet for all is what we are calling it, internet for all,” said Lawson.

To learn more about the Center for Rural Development, click here.

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Kentucky vs. Texas A&M Injury Report: The usual suspects are out

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4 hours ago

March 3, 2026

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As for the Aggies, the only name on the report is Mackenzie Mgbako, a one-time Kentucky target who remains out for the season after undergoing foot surgery. Texas A&M head coach Bucky McMilan said today that Mgbako will return next season, which would be a big boost for the Aggies before the offseason begins.

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Watch: Blast brings down Northern Kentucky bridge

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17 hours ago

March 2, 2026

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Watch: Blast brings down Northern Kentucky bridge

COVINGTON, Ky. (WKRC) – The Licking River Bridge was demolished Monday morning in a controlled blast, clearing the way for a replacement structure.

Authorities established a 1,000-foot safety perimeter, closed nearby roads and asked residents to shelter in place before the demolition. The bridge collapsed within seconds of the blast.

“Today we say goodbye to a bridge that has served Kentuckians for nearly a century and we make room for something new. A signature bridge that is safer, stronger and we make room for something new,” Gov. Andy Beshear said. “This region, like the rest of the commonwealth, is evolving, it is booming, it’s economy growing every day. What we’re doing together is building our new Kentucky home.”

The Licking River Bridge is now history after crews brought it down with a controlled demolition Monday morning. (WKRC)

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Crews will begin construction on the new bridge after debris removal is complete. The replacement bridge is expected to open in the summer of 2028.

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Kentucky Lottery Cash Ball, Pick 3 Evening winning numbers for March 1, 2026

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1 day ago

March 2, 2026

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Kentucky Lottery Cash Ball, Pick 3 Evening winning numbers for March 1, 2026

The Kentucky Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at Sunday, March 1, 2026 winning numbers for each game.

Cash Ball

03-07-16-32, Cash Ball: 25

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Pick 3

Evening: 4-5-5

Midday: 3-1-4

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Pick 4

Evening: 3-8-0-2

Midday: 6-2-3-9

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Millionaire for Life

10-11-12-35-56, Bonus: 04

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