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Wildfires, drought lead to campfire ban in Daniel Boone National Forest

The U.S. Forest Service Thursday banned campfires in the Daniel Boone National Forest. The move came after nearly two weeks of wildfires in eastern and southeastern Kentucky.

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2nd annual VETS meeting in Versailles teaches employers how – and why – to hire veterans

The second annual Veterans Employment and Training Symposium was held Thursday at the Kentucky Community and Technical College System headquarters in Versailles.

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Kentucky health commissioner on COVID and end of year holidays

In just a few months, it will be four years since COVID came to Kentucky and the first case was diagnosed. Coronavirus will still be around and prevalent when families gather for the fast-approaching holidays.

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Challenge grant program launched to attract more Ag-Tech firms to Central Kentucky

Additional grant opportunities are being provided to spur on growth in the central Kentucky agriculture-technology field. The effort involves many entities.

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Moonshine Trail looks to get tourists’ eyes on eastern Kentucky through local history, culture

Bourbon is traditionally considered Kentucky’s signature spirit. But a group of distillers are looking to get more eyes on eastern Kentucky by focusing on the cultural and historical value of moonshine.

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Federal money goes towards more energy efficiency, flood recovery efforts in Hazard, Isom and Flemi

Another round of federal grant money from the United States Department of Agriculture is going towards energy efficiency and public safety across eastern Kentucky.

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Public hunting returns to Blue Grass Army Depot grounds in Richmond

A temporary hold on hunting was put in place while chemical weapons disposal operations were active. It’s being lifted starting January 20 for the start of Kentucky’s small game and waterfowl hunting seasons.

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Pike County battling firefighter fatigue, smoke from wildfires

The battle against wildfires in southeastern Kentucky continues. Pike County Emergency Management Director Nee Jackson said they’ve been battling blazes since November 5th, with as many as five fires at one time. He said more than 1-thousand acres have burned, and while crews from the state Division of Forestry have…

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Kentucky Blood Center hosts Big Blue Crush blood drive ahead of holiday season

The yearly event is organized as a friendly competition with the MEDIC Regional Blood Center in Tennessee, playing off the rivalry between fans of Kentucky and Tennessee athletics. It’s a way for the two centers to make sure blood is available during the holiday season.

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More middle-mile broadband coming to thousands in 16 Kentucky counties

More broadband expansion is coming to 16 eastern and southern Kentucky counties. The project will serve residents in counties like Bell, Lincoln, Garrard, and Letcher.

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Conditions for wildfires could continue next week throughout eastern Kentucky

The Kentucky Division of Forestry says a forecasted drop in humidity early next week could see eastern Kentucky continue to be at risk for more wildfires.

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Republicans ‘high on their own supply’ of election lies, says MSNBC host

MSNBC host Ari Melber quoted the movie Scarface about Republican losses in Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky

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Rain and cooler temperatures offer some help in fighting eastern Kentucky wildfires

Officials hope cooler temperatures and recent rain in the area will help firefighters control the blaze.

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Jacob Abel back with family team for 2024 Indy NXT campaign

The 22-year-old Kentucky native scored four podiums, eight top five finishes and one pole en route to placing fifth in the 2023 championship standings. He will contest next year’s 14-race schedule behind the wheel of the team’s #51 entry.

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Lexington sports wager expert says get plenty of data before making a bet

Legal sports wagering has been a part of the Kentucky scene now for just over two months. A sports betting aficionado says it can pay to know what you’re doing.

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State of emergency declared as wildfires spread across eastern Kentucky

A state of emergency was declared Thursday as wildfires are being reported across the Commonwealth, mainly in eastern Kentucky.

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Kentucky mother arrested for fatally shooting her two young children

Tiffanie Lucas is facing murder charges

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Abortion rights victories show this issue is unlikely to fade in 2024 elections − 3 things to know

Abortion rights advocates won major victories in several state elections on Nov. 7, 2023, signaling that abortion laws are likely to continue to play an important role in the 2024 elections.

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Most Expensive States for Retired Military Service Members

Veterans can keep more of their military retirement pay by avoiding these high-taxed, most expensive states for retired service members.

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Kentucky's interest in electric vehicles may be driven by battery manufacturing

The future method of transportation across the Commonwealth is difficult to predict with any certainty when it comes to what people drive. There’s no question electrically powered vehicles will become a bigger part of the state fleet’s makeup. But, just how much remains a question mark.

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Democrats — and abortion rights — dominated the 2023 elections. Here are 5 takeaways

Voters mobilized for abortion rights, from approving an amendment in Ohio to reelecting Kentucky's Democratic governor. Plus, Black candidates made history in Rhode Island and Philadelphia.

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Almost summerlike temps come to Kentucky in November

Mid-November is shaping up to be unseasonably warm for more than a few days.

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Real people, real votes boost Biden’s hopes on night of Democratic wins

Election victories in Virginia and Kentucky and an abortion vote in Ohio give welcome boost to president after bruising opinion polls

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Help is arriving for firefighters battling 60-plus blazes in southeastern Kentucky

More than 60 fires involving about 11-thousand acres are keeping local, state and federal firefighters busy in southeastern Kentucky. Steve Kull, with the state Division of Forestry, said Wednesday that nine crews from Oregon and Idaho are on the scene or headed there, but warm, dry weather could make their…

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What off-year election wins mean for Democrats and Biden heading into 2024

Analysis: The election results were largely favourable to Democrats, with the exception of Mississippi

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