Kentucky

A Penguin Challenge

Dave Shuffett tends to the residents of Newport Aquarium's Penguin Palooza in a chilly "Dave Does It!" segment on Kentucky Life. We also learn about an artesian well in Metcalfe County; visit Vendome Copper and Brass Works in Jefferson County; take a trip to the Knott County community of Mousie; and explore the contributions of Kentucky's soldiers in the War of 1812.
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Mayors Foresee Growth in Manufacturing

The mayors of Lexington and Louisville discuss their new economic partnership and their focus on manufacturing jobs on One to One with Bill Goodman. "How are we going to leverage the more than 65,000 jobs in the automotive industry in our regions, the almost 400 manufacturers and suppliers here. How do we take it the next level?" said Lexington Mayor Jim Gray.
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Paying for College

How will you pay for a college education? Education Matters: 2012 College Financial Aid Call-In offers answers to your pressing questions about financial aid.
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Beyond the Color Line

KET revisits the pivotal players in Kentucky's civil rights movement in Kentucky Beyond the Color Line. Where does the African-American community stand today in the areas of voting rights, education, and economic progress? "You've got black America essentially finding itself in pretty big trouble," said Blaine Hudson of the University of Louisville. "...Black Americans have lost half their wealth since the recession began."
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Remaking Rural Health

Kentuckians suffer from chronic poor health, particularly in our rural areas. Because of alarmingly high rates of cardiovascular disease, cancer, obesity, and diabetes, Kentuckians also die younger than people in most other states. Remaking Rural Health: A KET Special Report explores how advocates across the state are making innovative changes to deliver the health care that rural citizens need. • Monday, Feb. 13 at 10/9 p.m. CT on KET2
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Bourbon and Prohibition

Louisville proved to be an exception to the rules during Prohibition. Chris Morris, Brown-Forman's master distiller, and historian Mike Veach discuss how the River City kept the bourbon flowing despite the lockdown on liquor on the next Louisville Life. • Thursday, Feb. 9 at 7:30/6:30 pm CT on KET2
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Commonwealth Cleanup Week

Kentucky Life's Dave Shuffett has tried his hand at all kinds of tasks in his "Dave Does It" segment. This spring he takes on his biggest challenge yet and invites Kentuckians to join him for Commonwealth Cleanup Week. Learn more.

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