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Host Will Clark explores issues facing Kentuckians in this weekly radio program from the Kentucky News Network.
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As we enter "March Madness" is college basketball entering a new age? Also, with this being the first year of "March Madness" and expanded gaming in Kentucky, a conference is underway in the state to help those (and families of those) whose lives were changed as a result of problem gambling. That and more in this week's edition of Kentucky Focus with Scott Fitzgerald!
The recent cold snap got many of us thinking about updating the weatherization in our homes. Believe it or not, there's money available for that here in Kentucky if you qualify! Plus, thinking about that career change in 2024, a unique employer here in Kentucky wants to talk to you! That and more in this week's edition of Kentucky Focus with Scott Fitzgerald!
Kentucky lawmakers (both left and right) are banding together to support this vital Kentucky resource and more money is being made available to these Kentucky colleges. That and more in this week's Kentucky Focus with Scott Fitzgerald!
Some changes affecting the Commonwealth in 2024 and three things we all may use in 2024, what will that look like? All with Scott Fitzgerald in this week's edition of "Kentucky Focus"
2023 was a busy year in the Commonwealth of Kentucky! Join Scott Fitzgerald as he and Kentucky Focus look back at some of the biggest stories around the state this year.
This week on Kentucky Focus, many will be returning home from school or even the military over the next few weeks and some may be dealing with homesickness. How would you know and what can you do? Also this week, we've seen a big shift lately in what we used to call amature athletics. We'll talk to a local coach who knows a thing or two about winning and what he thinks about all the changes. Finally are grocery prices really on the rise or just easy headlines for some? That and more in this edition of Kentucky Focus with Scott Fitzgerald!
Despite news about higher interest rates, people are still purchasing homes in Kentucky. Plus, Thanksgiving is two weeks from Thursday, what should you be doing now to level up your holiday dinner? That and more in this edition of "Kentucky Focus" with Scott Fitzgerald!
Sure fall break is wrapping up for many, but as the leaves continue to change you can still get away for a short break right here in the Commonwealth, and it won't break the bank! Also, while we're hearing a lot about inflation, that's not slowing down our Halloween spending! That and more with Scott Fitzgerald in this week's "Kentucky Focus"!
It's 2023 and are parents actually financing back to school supplies?? Plus, bigger lottery jackpots, coincidence or just how things fall? College football is ramping up around the state and more national honors are going to Kentucky schools. All in this week's Kentucky Focus with Scott Fitzgerald!
As parents across the state make their annual pilgramage to the local sporting goods store for that (no so cheap) sports equipment, one (not-so expensive) item often gets overlooked and it could prevent the most damage. What is it? Also, on this all-star baseball week, several local players were called to the big leagues in this week's MLB draft. We'll take a look at Kentucky's history with baseball!
How do you know if it's time to talk to someone? Plus ANOTHER social media platform hits Kentuckians, what's next? All this week in Kentucky Focus with Scott Fitzgerald
Office lotteries, orientation sessions that ended up like a scene from the Hunger Games and family functions. That's how Rep. Morgan McGarvey (D-KY3) began his term in Congress, joining 73 others who were learning the same balance. In this episode of Kentucky Focus, Rep. McGarvey shares the lighter moments that don't make the headlines and offers a fresh perspective of what happens on The Hill.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles sets the scene as the track at 16th and Georgetown prepares for 350,000 plus fans Memorial Day weekend. Boles takes us through some of the lead up events and the storylines to watch going into the Month of May. #IsItMayYet
Churchill Downs spokesman Darren Rogers sets the scene as the field comes together for Derby 149 and talks about some of the changes around the track in this edition of Kentucky Focus.
This year marks 50 years since Big Red took the nation by storm, winning the Triple Crown in convincing fashion. The Kentucky Derby Museum is marking the occasion with a new permanent Secretariat exhibit and a party along with the chance to get a very special bourbon release.The Museum's Chris Goodlett and Pat Armstrong give us all the info in this edition of Kentucky Focus.
After 12 years in office, Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer is preparing to hand the city off to mayor-elect Craig Greenberg. As he packs up his office, he took a break to talk to Will Clark about the last 12 years, covering the good, bad and everything in between.
Former FBI Agent Gary Dunn has released "Their Bloody Lies and Persecution of David Camm" where he takes a deep dive into the police files and court records surrounding the Floyd County, Indiana murder of Camm's wife and two kids that captivated Louisville and the surrounding area in the fall of 2000.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visits Louisville and the UPS Worldport to discuss infrastructure and supply chain issues. He discusses the visit and more on this edition of Kentucky Focus.
Scott Davenport and the Bellarmine Knights make a stop in Durham, North Carolina and face off against the Duke Blue Devils as they run Gauntlet 2.0, a non-conference slate that started with a win over Louisville and includes games at Clemson, Duke, UCLA and UK. We go inside the meeting room, practices and locker room as the Knights meet the #7 team in the nation at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is wrapping up a lengthy career in government health service and is visiting Louisville to pickup a Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award and discusses his career, the award, Muhamad Ali and COVID.
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