GOOD DAY KENTUCKY

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Keeneland was forced to cancel their 16 day spring meet. Instead, they will be hosting a spectator free 5 day summer meet. Bob Elliston, Vice president of Racing & Sales, joins us by phone to…

The Lexington Public Library announced its 2020 summer programming will be held virtually. Joining us today on good Day Kentucky with the details is Kelli Parmley, Library Outreach Manager.

The Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center's youth and family program will be held virtually this year! Marketing Director, Trebecca Henderson joins us on the phone with the details!

Fourteen percent of individuals living with HIV do not know they have the virus, putting themselves and others at risk. However, AVOL Kentucky is working to fight HIV and Hep C with curbside testing. Executive Director Jon Parker joins us…

Ashley Hammond, The Director of Fundraising for The Lexington Human Society joins us by phone to give us details on their 2020 'Mutt Strut'!

Tickets are available for Woodford Humane Society's 'Summer Gala To Go'! Marketing Director Beth Oleson spoke with us by phone on Good Day Kentucky to explain what we can look forward to this year and why you're encouraged to purchase…

As we head into the holiday weekend, it’s normally a busy time for restaurants, especially when it comes to barbecue. May is National BBQ Month but with the pandemic, it’s meant a lot of changes. While restaurants are allowed to…

Jeramey Etherton, a Lexington man, is traveling the country raising awareness about the disease that still has no cure. This week his journey brought him to the nations capital for a protest. Jeramey joins us on Good Day Kentucky by…

Honor flight Kentucky is a locally based organization who's mission is to fly our veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifices. Ashley Bruggeman, board member and chair of the fundraiser, joins us on…

After temporarily closing as a result of the covid-19 pandemic, Goodwill Industries of Kentucky will soon reopen all if their 66 retail stores and donation centers. Devone Holt, vice president of external affairs at Goodwill Industries of Kentucky joins us…

The Sanders-Brown Center on Aging holds an annual health summit for older adults in the community and this year's summit will be virtual. Joining us on the phone with all of the details is Assistant Professor of Gerontology and Director…

The Miss America pageant was cancelled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic and that obviously has a trickle down effect to competitions at the state level. Alex Francke, our current Miss Kentucky joins us by phone on Good Day…

May is older Americans month and there's a lot of issues and concerns specifically for the elderly in our community. Dr. Amy Kostelic, an Associate Extension professor at UK, joins us by phone on Good Day Kentucky to talk about…

As businesses continue to be impacted from COVID-19, many are changing up their business model. That includes 'Lucia's World Emporium' in Lexington. Teresa Hendricks, owner of 'Lucia's World Emporium' joins us by phone to share an inside look at what…

While many businesses remain closed or limited in operation during the COVID-19 pandemic, one area non-profit is still busy. And they need your help! The Nest - Center for Women, Children and Families continues to provide services through their Family…

The Lexington Chamber Orchestra is supposed to be in full swing right now with performances. However Covid-19 has pressed pause on that. Joining us by phone now is executive director Taylor Jewel with the Lexington Chamber Orchestra.

We continue to hear about job layoffs and furloughs amid the coronavirus pandemic, but there are places still hiring. And the bluegrass workforce innovation board wants you to be ready. Joining us today is Amy Glasscock, Director for Workforce Services…

Like so many of us, The Mastersons - Illusionists have been impacted by the Coronavirus. They're unable to perform at events so they're getting creative! They joined us virtually today on Good Day Kentucky to share a magic trick (which…

Talk about mental health has been prevalent lately amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Stress is a component that impacts people of all ages. Dr. Kerri Ashurst, a senior extension specialist with Family and Consumer Sciences Extension at the University of Kentucky,…

Addiction recovery can be a difficult journey but perhaps even more so during a global pandemic. Dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic has meant a change in how services have been provided recently at Voices Of Hope-Lexington, Inc. Dr. Amanda Fallin-Bennett…

With more people using cleaning products during the COVID-19 pandemic, there's been an increase in accidental poisonings in Kentucky. It's led to a deeper discussion on cleaning versus disinfecting, along with safety. Annhall Norris, an extension specialist for food safety…

Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, many people are trying to balance their budget and make ends meet -- which can be tough right now -- especially when it comes to figuring out 'where' we need to trim. Dr. Jennifer Hunter, an…

There's a lot of talk about boosting our immune systems, especially with the Covid-19 pandemic. But how can we tell what actually works? Joining us by phone today is Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, an Asst. Extension Professor/Ext. Specialist in Health and…