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Abortion supporters win in conservative, liberal states

Abortion rights supporters won in the four states where access was on the ballot

The Independent UK

Republican Kentucky, swing state Michigan vote to uphold legal abortion

Voters in reliably red Kentucky rejected a ballot measure aimed at denying any state constitutional protections for abortion while voters in battleground Michigan enshrined abortion rights in their state's constitution — joining Democratic California and Vermont in taking that step.

France 24

Kentucky voters reject amendment that would have affirmed no right to abortion

Amendment 2 would have added language to the state constitution rejecting a right to abortion, effectively leaving the question to Kentucky's Republican-controlled legislature.

WEKU

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Kentuckians vote no on Constitutional Amendment 2; abortion rights groups claim victory

In a major victory for abortion rights groups, Kentucky voters rejected a proposal to revise the state constitution to make clear there is no protected right to abortion.

Tribune News Service

Where abortion was on the ballot, midterm voters largely signaled support

Voters in several states were asked to weigh in on ballot measures specifically related to abortion rights.

WEKU

Kentucky voters reject constitutional amendment on abortion

Kentucky voters have rejected a proposed constitutional amendment that would have removed any protection for abortion rights from the constitution of their deeply red state

The Independent UK

Voters protect abortion rights in post-Roe elections in California, Michigan, Vermont

California, Michigan and Vermont are on track to become the first states to protect abortion rights in their constitutions.

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Who is Sophia Rosing? University of Kentucky student at the centre of racist attack ‘plans to withdraw from school’

As calls on University of Kentucky to expel Sophia Rosing keep mounting, more details have emerged about her and her role in the university, Andrea Blanco and Johanna Crisholm report

The Independent UK

Kentucky's Rand Paul defeats Charles Booker to secure third US Senate term

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Rand Paul easily secured a third term in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday night, quashing Democratic challenger Charles Booker, who was underfunded and hamstrung by national headwinds facing his party.

Tribune News Service

Michigan, Kentucky among states with abortion on ballot

Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the nationwide right to abortion this summer, lawmakers in a dozen states have passed near-total bans and the issue has been thrust to the center of races around the country

The Independent UK

Calls for hate crime charges against Kentucky student arrested for racist attack as she posts $10k bail

Sophia Rosing, 22, was seen on video using a racial slur against another student and told the arresting officer she has ’lots of money’ and gets ‘special treatment’, police said

The Independent UK

Only US House seat held by Kentucky Democrats up for grabs

The retirement of Kentucky’s only Democrat in Congress has put the state’s most competitive House seat up for grabs

The Independent UK

Sen. Rand Paul seeks 3rd term, faces Democrat Charles Booker

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul’s bid for a third term is before Kentucky voters, who are deciding between the conservative former presidential candidate and his rival from the other end of the political spectrum: progressive Democrat Charles Booker

The Independent UK

Kentucky abortion amendment campaigns use messages of ‘freedom’ and ‘spirit war’ to sway voters

LEXINGTON, Ky. — On a recent Saturday afternoon, on the steps of the Kentucky Capitol, Bishop John Iffert wanted to make something clear: Christians have a duty to publicly advocate on behalf of unborn fetuses ahead of the November election.

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Abortion access hinges on state elections

In the first national election since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, voters in many states Tuesday will decide the future of abortion access, whether through ballot initiatives, gubernatorial and legislative races or choices for state courts.

WEKU

Health officials say the flu is already widespread throughout Kentucky

Various illnesses are circulating throughout communities in Kentucky. More than a dozen schools have been shut down due to high absences over the last week.

WEKU

Early voting produced large crowds in both urban and rural voting locations

Early voting across Kentucky is in the books. Voters cast their ballots over three days last week. In Powell County, Clerk Jackie Everman said just under a thousand people voted in-person

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Flu, RSV and strep are forcing more Kentucky school districts to close

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Kentucky candidates make final pitches ahead of election

Republican Sen. Rand Paul is stressing his faith in a “hands off” federal government in final campaigning across Kentucky

WEKU

Today's Interview: Taking a look at Amendment 2

WEKU news team speaks with Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates and Kentucky Right to Life about Amendment 2

WEKU

Dry conditions are taking a toll on the Daniel Boone National Forest during wildfire season

Kentucky’s fall wildfire season is hitting the Daniel Boone National Forest.

WEKU

KY nonprofits have another chance at getting state help

Kentucky nonprofits have another chance to apply for help from the state government.

Tribune News Service

Mark Story: Is this the year that Kentucky basketball recovers its mojo?

With apologies to 17th century English poet John Milton, the theme for Kentucky men’s college basketball’s two marquee programs since 2015 has been “Paradise Lost.”

WEKU

Here are the places where abortion is on the ballot (in one way or another) this week

Abortion is on the ballot in California, Kentucky, Michigan, Montana and Vermont, but it's also playing a major role in races for governor, attorney general and state supreme courts nationwide.

The Guardian - US

Meditate wins Juvenile Fillies’ Turf on big day for Europeans at Breeders’ Cup

European-trained runners won the three turf races on the first day of the Breeders’ Cup meeting in Kentucky, with Meditate’s victory in the Juvenile Fillies’ Turf the highlight

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