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Mitch McConnell heckled at Kentucky event with chants of ‘retire’ after freezing episode

The calls for him to retire come after just over one week after a concerning episode where the 81-year-old froze in the middle of a press conference

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Kentucky candidates trade barbs at Fancy Farm picnic, the state's premier political event

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear and his Republican challenger faced off at Kentucky's premier political event, the Fancy Farm picnic

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McConnell is warmly embraced by Kentucky Republicans amid questions about his health

U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell received a rousing welcome from the party faithful Saturday at a high-profile home-state political gathering amid renewed scrutiny of his health

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A Possible Seventeenth Amendment Conflict Is Looming In Kentucky

Can the Kentucky legislature constrain the Governor's authority to fill a Senate vacancy?

Reason

Bourbon steward tells Lexington Rotarians it's never too late to take up a passion

When characterizing Mark Rucker’s story regarding bourbon it’s probably fair to say one thing led to another. The certified bourbon steward gave Lexington Rotarians a taste of his experience involving one of Kentucky’s signature industries.

WEKU

Financial famine hits AppHarvest

A major eastern Kentucky employer has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Appharvest employs about one thousand people throughout the region. Officials at the agri-tech company announced the bankruptcy last week.

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DisABILITY Resource Center expands operations in Hazard

A resource center for people with disabilities in eastern Kentucky is opening an expanded location in Hazard.

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Toyota Said To Build Subaru 3-Row Electric SUV In Kentucky From 2025

The name of Subaru's three-row electric crossover and other details have not been announced, but the vehicle is expected to be similar to the Toyota version.

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Kentucky State agencies, AAA reminding people to watch for emergency vehicles on busy highways

Kentucky’s Office of Highway Safety, state police and Triple-A are urging Kentucky motorists to obey the law when passing emergency vehicles on the side of the road.

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GOP nominee for Kentucky governor separates himself from ex-governor who feuded with educators

Kentucky Republican gubernatorial nominee Daniel Cameron is looking to separate himself from the last GOP governor

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Small businesses in rural Kentucky could benefit from USDA grants

The technical assistance grant would help schools, utility companies and other organizations assist small businesses across rural Eastern Kentucky apply for the Rural Energy for America program

WEKU

Head of Kentucky problem gamblers council sees need for additional treatment counselors

For the first time, a state fund is being established to address issues related to problem gambling. It comes as the Commonwealth is about to implement a new form of gambling.

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After yearlong fight, a near-total abortion ban is going into effect in Indiana

Indiana's law will bar abortions except in cases of lethal fetal anomaly, rape or incest, or when the woman's life or health are seriously jeopardized. The fallout will be felt across the Midwest.

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Churchill Downs to improve track maintenance, veterinary resources for fall meet after horse deaths

Churchill Downs will implement safety measures for its September meet including new track surface maintenance equipment and additional monitoring and equine care following 12 horse deaths before and after the Kentucky Derby that spurred suspension of its spring meet

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Lexington, other cities open cooling centers to beat the heat

In the midst of this week’s heat wave, Lexington and many other cities in central and eastern Kentucky opened up cooling centers to help folks beat the heat. The

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U.S. Rep. Rogers requesting $3 million for nonprofit to build new homes for east Kentucky flood vict

Kentucky Congressman Hal Rogers is asking Congress for 3 million dollars for new housing to replace some of those lost in last July’s floods. The money would be used by the nonprofit Housing Development Alliance, which serves Perry, Knott and Breathitt County.

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Flash flooding in central Kentucky causes loss of life on anniversary of southeast KY flood.

Exactly one year from when disastrous flooding caused deaths and damage in southeast Kentucky, another flash flood event led to the loss of life in north-central Kentucky.

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89-year-old Kentucky man is a water skiing phenom

Joe Duff shreds the water of Herrington Lake even as he approaches his 90th birthday.

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Health issues then and now in flood-impacted southeastern Kentucky

The extensive flooding a year ago in southeastern Kentucky created immediate health issues as well as lasting challenges.

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Brent Spence corridor project design team announced by Kentucky and Ohio governors

The governors of Kentucky and Ohio met in Covington Thursday afternoon to announce the design team for the 3-point-6 billion Brent Spence Bridge project.

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Appalachian Regional Healthcare invites locals to donate school supplies, recognize flood anniversa

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, a network based in the rural regions of eastern Kentucky and southern West Virginia, is recognizing the one-year anniversary of the eastern Kentucky floods by running school supply drives throughout the region.

The Independent UK

Mitch McConnell recently ‘fell in airport and was using wheelchair’ before press conference blackout

Kentucky sentor is a polio survivor and has a history of accidental falls

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New report shows Kentucky's crime rate did not go down as much as expected

Despite a higher number of homicides in Jefferson County, overall Kentucky experienced a double-digit drop in homicides for 2022.

Chicago Sun-Times

Senate GOP leader McConnell briefly leaves news conference after freezing up midsentence

Mitch McConnell, the Kentucky Republican, was speaking to reporters when he lost his train of thought. He went to his office, returned later and continued taking questions.

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Cicadas ring out across Kentucky, but just wait until next year

The song of the Cicada may be sounding off in your neck of the woods this week. But, it’s nothing compared to the roar of abdomen-flexing insects anticipated in some parts of Kentucky in the next two years.

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