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r/Kentucky 1d ago

Measles in Laurel County

by /u/StringLittle5453

Does anyone know the real story behind the measles outbreak in Laurel County? The news reports say: “The dashboard says that outbreak involves people who are unvaccinated from…

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r/Kentucky 3d ago

Staying overnight

by /u/AmphibianLower6112

Going to be stopping in KY on a roadtrip to stay overnight and wanted to get some insight for central and east Kentucky! Places to not go, places that ate best for an overnight…

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r/Kentucky 3d ago

Anyone around Goshen or Oldham County have an old property they’d let me metal detect?

by /u/skeeball331

I’m a local metal detectorist looking to get permission to search some older properties around Goshen, Crestwood, Prospect, Westport, and along the Kentucky side of the Ohio…

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r/Kentucky 2d ago

Looking for my old truck

by /u/PlentyBorn5888

Trying to find my old 1986 Mazda B2000 — sold from Kentucky to Tennessee around 2008–09, possibly Knoxville/East Tennessee. This was my first truck, and I got it from my grandpa.…

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r/Kentucky 2d ago

Experiences with Kentucky State Government Hiring Process?

by /u/Stock_Sample5593

I’m interested in hearing from anyone who has recently gone through the hiring process for a Kentucky state government position, particularly with the Department of Juvenile…

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r/Kentucky 4d ago

Looking for my boyfriend a Diesel Mechanic job

by /u/_tashabug_

Hey! My boyfriend has 5+ years experience and his own tools to do diesel mechanicing, and is looking for a job is anyone knows or has heard of one around the central ky area! Tia!…

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r/Kentucky 5d ago

From Bowling Green made on Jennifer Hudson Show

by /u/gamblinonme

submitted by /u/gamblinonme [link] [comments]

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r/Kentucky 8d ago

Certificate

by /u/Main-Blood5988

Does anyone know what this is? It was found among my late grandfather’s belongings. I have redacted names for privacy, which I’m sure will limit answers. Very curious. submitted…

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r/Kentucky 431d ago

Sticky: I got a ticket for breaking the law, now what?

by /u/AlphaTangoFoxtrt

We're getting these threads every other day so a sticky is being made to handle it because the answer is always the same. We will now be removing those threads and directing…

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r/Kentucky 7d ago

Anniversary weekend

by /u/Fun_Ad_3432

Hello! We are looking to maybe go to Kentucky in about 2 weeks for a little weekend getaway. I’ve been looking at different things and can’t pinpoint the right place to go. We are…

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r/Kentucky 16d ago

Sweet onion chips

by /u/EffectiveTacoPlatter

Haven't lived in Kentucky in a few years, but when we lived there I would get these sweet onion wavy chips. I can't remember the brand but they were so good. I have lived all over…

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r/Kentucky 14d ago

Plumber Salary in Kentucky

by /u/Tallent1080

Hello everyone I'm looking to move here once I get my journeyman card in Indy. I was just wondering what ya'll were paying licensed journeyman around here. Probably not as much as…

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r/Kentucky 13d ago

Please help me find this radio jingle, I cant get it out of my head!

by /u/sevenstitch

I can't remember the time frame exactly, but sometime around 2015-2018 there were radio ads for the SomerSplash Water Park in Somerset, and the voice over was vaguely "Jamaican".…

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r/Kentucky 17d ago

Desperately looking for a family lawyer

by /u/Unreal_reflection

Hey yall. Long story short we are in desperate need for help. We've gone through 2 lawyers that have absolutely been terrible. They constantly forgot our names, what the case was…

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r/Kentucky 14d ago

What in the world (I-75)

by /u/ZeroVec518

What in the world was going on on I-75 south today around 2:00 PM?! It was backed up from Berea all the way until the north Richmond exit. Looked like some kind of rolling road…

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r/Kentucky 9d ago

Exploring Natural Bridge at Sunrise & Two Copperhead Snakes | Slade, Kentucky

by /u/Chaosity-TV

Fat Man’s Misery had two copperheads. I must have stepped right past them in the dark. 😬 submitted by /u/Chaosity-TV [link] [comments]

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r/Kentucky 18d ago

Are the states Mobile home parks being monopolized?

by /u/Quitcha_Bitchin

Seems like every park is now owned by XXX-Pointe and charging a ridiculous $500+ lot rent. A $500 mortgage payment would buy you a 75k house! It's out of hand. Or am I wrong?…

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r/Kentucky 14d ago

Kentucky State Jobs

by /u/Ok_Protection_4626

Anyone familiar with the Kentucky state government hiring process? I interviewed for a state job a few weeks ago. Since then, they’ve contacted my references, and I recently…

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r/Kentucky 16d ago

Military Plane Near Berea

by /u/Dances-with-Smurfs

Was at the Indian Fort Lookout in Berea College Forest earlier today when a fairly large, gray, 4-propellor plane with "United States Air Force" on the side and some…

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r/Kentucky 7d ago

Remnants of Hurricane Isaias expected to bring heavy rain to Western Kentucky/Bootheel area by Sunday.

by /u/JamesAura001

submitted by /u/JamesAura001 [link] [comments]

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r/Kentucky 17d ago

Weekend getaway near Mammoth Cave

by /u/lolliepopbitch

Does anyone know of any cozy, romantic getaways near mammoth cave in Kentucky? submitted by /u/lolliepopbitch [link] [comments]

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r/Kentucky 11d ago

Ford Fest 2026 | Bowling Green, Kentucky

by /u/Chaosity-TV

Here's a few hours of Ford Fest 2026 (day 2, final day). submitted by /u/Chaosity-TV [link] [comments]

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r/Kentucky 17d ago

Describe Central Kentucky to somone who has never been there.

by /u/Rough-Bug-1340

Sights, traditions, or places unique. submitted by /u/Rough-Bug-1340 [link] [comments]

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r/Kentucky 18d ago

Roll the credits!

by /u/shezapleeza

Always the industry leader submitted by /u/shezapleeza [link] [comments]

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r/Kentucky 15d ago

Has anyone hiked the pinnacles at night after hours?

by /u/Global_University709

submitted by /u/Global_University709 [link] [comments]

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r/Kentucky 16d ago

Folks with copperheads on your farms— do you wear snake boots ?

by /u/emerald_garden

submitted by /u/emerald_garden [link] [comments]

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r/Kentucky 2d ago

Fall Festivals & Events This Weekend

by /u/MelGibsonsBeaverr

I have to stay in Louisville Sunday, I was thinking of making the weekend trip of it, are there any fall events or fall festivals around the state that would be worth exploring?…

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r/Kentucky 15d ago

My cat was stolen from my front yard yesterday

by /u/GoldBit5300

Hello, yesterday my cat was stolen from my front yard. Somebody pulled in and got out of their car and shut the door and left. Ever since then I haven't been able to find my cat.…

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r/Kentucky 18d ago

The Legacy of Wendell Berry - Ralph Nader Radio Hour Episode 656

by /u/Green_Ideas7

Ralph Nader welcomes Mary Berry the daughter of the late American novelist, poet, essayist, environmental activist, cultural critic, and farmer, Wendell Berry. Ms. Berry runs the…

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r/Kentucky 12d ago

Anyone have recommendations for Kentucky nursing CEU courses?

by /u/Which-1120

I was checking my renewal date and realized I probably shouldnt leave my CEUs until the last minute again. Now I am looking at Kentucky nursing CEU courses and trying to work out…

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r/Kentucky 16d ago

LS Fest East 2026: Saturday Night Was ABSOLUTE CHAOS! Burnout Contest! 🏁🔥

by /u/PlanDisastrous8929

🏁🔥 Saturday night at LS Fest East 2026 was ABSOLUTE CHAOS! Join Barry the Bald Eagle in Bowling Green, Kentucky, for loud engines, tire smoke, and Saturday-night excitement!…

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r/Kentucky 18d ago

Kayaking at Lake Jericho

by /u/wanderislost12

Highly recommend for beginners! They even had self-service kayak rental lockers there which was pretty cool! submitted by /u/wanderislost12 [link] [comments]

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r/Kentucky 19d ago

Distilleries in eastern KY

by /u/Thin-Yesterday

I'll be visiting eastern Kentucky near the WV border. Im curious if there are distilleries within Pike county. submitted by /u/Thin-Yesterday [link] [comments]

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r/Kentucky 11d ago

Eastern Ky Beauty isn’t talked about enough

by /u/Bshaw95

So I was attending an adventure motorcycle rally this weekend and even a random turn in a road with an overlook was just too pretty for me not to stop and grab a photo. I was…

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r/Kentucky 2d ago

Photographer looking to shoot a goth session for free

by /u/Ky_Grunt-6767

I am a local photographer that loves goofing off and shooting just about anything.I would love to shoot some free goth photos for someone in central ky area.Never have done any…

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r/Kentucky 4d ago

A photo from the Kentucky Horse Park

by /u/RevolutionaryFault86

A photo of a walk at Kentucky Horse Park from a little bit ago. submitted by /u/RevolutionaryFault86 [link] [comments]

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r/Kentucky 17d ago

Exploring Josephine Sculpture Park | Frankfort, Kentucky

by /u/Chaosity-TV

josephinesculpturepark.org | 3355 Lawrenceburg Rd Frankfort, KY submitted by /u/Chaosity-TV [link] [comments]

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r/Kentucky 4d ago

Has anyone even remotely near Winchester/Lexington seen this dog, alive or otherwise?

by /u/Should_Not_Comment

submitted by /u/Should_Not_Comment [link] [comments]

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r/Kentucky 13d ago

Angel’s Envy founder and Bourbon Hall of Fame member Wes Henderson accused by family members of secretly filming guests having sex at his hotel in Versailles, KY.

by /u/NoTinnitusHear

In a lawsuit filed in June in Oldham County, family members accuse Henderson of invasion of privacy, voyeurism, and possession or viewing of matter portraying a sexual performance…

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