Kentucky history

Daniel Boone was not involved in a Yahoo chat that went awry. Obviously. No, Kentucky's favorite folk hero was dealing with a "Yahoo" of a bigger kind.

It's been argued that radio was invented in Kentucky. It's a good argument and a good story. Unfortunately, it's a good story with a sad ending.

Here's the story of an old grain elevator and why it wound up, oddly enough, in the middle of a lake.

"Kentucky" is a fine name. I'd say we're used to it, wouldn't you? Well, if a certain legendary pioneer had had his way, we could have been very attractive to vampires AND country stars.

Officials being sworn in in Kentucky must swear that they have never participated in a VERY old ritual.

It was one of the most celebrated nightclubs in the country, routinely attracting legendary talent.

It's hard to believe all this stuff happened TWO DECADES ago. Twenty years used to be a long time. Remember that?

Native Americans have been in Kentucky for over 12,000 years. The Kentucky Antiquities Act protects discovered archeological and burial sites in the state. Even when they are found in the middle of the largest UPS airport in the world.

Sure enough, but there was a huge problem with the consideration, so it was scrapped in favor of Washington DC.

Almost 70 years ago today. Did Billy Ray and Lucky actually save Hopkinsville from an alien invasion?