Sep 30 Local News Talks End Between Fair Board and Kentucky Kingdom Redevelopment Company The plan to expand, refurbish and re-open Kentucky Kingdom has hit another snag. Talks have broken down between the state Fair Board and businessman Ed Hart’s Kentucky Kingdom Redevelopment Company. Fair Board president Harold Workman says the two sides couldn’t agree on where certain revenue streams should be steered, but declined to elaborate. The board […] By Gabe Bullard Sep 30 Local News Talks End Between Fair Board and Kentucky Kingdom Redevelopment Company Gabe Bullard
Jun 28 Local News Hiring for Fair Board Jobs Begins The first day of the Kentucky Fair Board’s annual hiring spree drew hundreds of job seekers for the 350 part-time positions available. The openings are for ushers, ticket takers and other positions at the convention center, Freedom Hall and KFC Yum Center. Ryan Zencka, a freelance event staffer, knows the minimum wage salary is low […] By kdurbin Jun 28 Local News Hiring for Fair Board Jobs Begins kdurbin
Feb 28 Local News Kentucky Kingdom Redevelopers Not Yet Looking to Backup Plan Even though state funding may not be available this year, the group seeking to renovate and reopen the Kentucky Kingdom theme park is not yet looking for other sources of money. The Kentucky Kingdom Redevelopment Company's plans to reopen the park next year hinge on whether the General Assembly grants the state Fair Board a $50 million bond. By Gabe Bullard Feb 28 Local News Kentucky Kingdom Redevelopers Not Yet Looking to Backup Plan Gabe Bullard
Sep 10 Local News Hart Seeks $50 Million Bond For Kentucky Kingdom Ed Hart sold the park to Six Flags in 1997. The company is undergoing bankruptcy, and Hart hopes to run the park again and re-open it by next year. By Gabe Bullard Sep 10 Local News Hart Seeks $50 Million Bond For Kentucky Kingdom Gabe Bullard
Jul 28 Local News Hiring For State Fair To Begin Soon The annual hiring process for temporary state fair workers begins next month. The Kentucky State Fair Board is hiring fewer workers than last year because turnover is lower in the economic downturn. By Gabe Bullard Jul 28 Local News Hiring For State Fair To Begin Soon Gabe Bullard
May 26 Local News New Operator For Kentucky Kingdom To Be Recommended Kentucky State Fair Board president Harold Workman is expected to recommend a new operator for the Kentucky Kingdom amusement park site tomorrow . The park was closed earlier this year by operator Six Flags, which is going through bankruptcy proceedings. By Gabe Bullard May 26 Local News New Operator For Kentucky Kingdom To Be Recommended Gabe Bullard
Mar 4 Local News Fair Board Prepares To Book Freedom Hall The Kentucky State Fair Board is preparing to keep Freedom Hall active once the new downtown arena opens. By Gabe Bullard Mar 4 Local News Fair Board Prepares To Book Freedom Hall Gabe Bullard
Feb 14 Local News Negotiations With New Kentucky Kingdom Operators May Start In March At least four companies have approached the Kentucky State Fair Board about taking over the Kentucky Kindgom amusement park property. But officials aren't likely to meet with those companies until next month. By Gabe Bullard Feb 14 Local News Negotiations With New Kentucky Kingdom Operators May Start In March Gabe Bullard
Feb 5 Local News Fair Board President Comments On Six Flags The head of the Kentucky State Fair Board says he's still open to negotiations with Six Flags, though a new agreement keep Kentucky Kingdom open may be difficult. By Gabe Bullard Feb 5 Local News Fair Board President Comments On Six Flags Gabe Bullard