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U.S. ‘Drug Czar’ comes to southeastern Kentucky

The nation’s drug czar was in southeastern Kentucky Thursday to discuss the battle against opioids, fentanyl and other dangerous drugs.

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Two new candidates declare in Kentucky

Ballotpedia tracked two new state-level candidates in Kentucky between Aug. 7 and Aug. 13. This was two more candidates than the prior week.

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Sixth Circuit Affirms (2-1) Dismissal of Nicholas Sandmann's Libel Lawsuit Against the N.Y. Times and Others

Some excerpts from Sandmann v. N.Y. Times Co., decided yesterday by the Sixth Circuit, in an opinion by Judge Jane Stranch, joined by Judge Stephanie Davis (for more details, read the full opinions): On January 18, 2019, then-sixteen-year-old Nicholas Sandmann and his classmates had an interaction with a Native American…

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Head of Kentucky public university system says schools' focus help drive enrollment growth

By this time next week, students will be in class at public universities all across the Commonwealth.

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Ky Fish and Wildlife asking for public input for new wildlife action plan

The state Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is asking for public input on Kentucky’s newly revised State Wildlife Action Plan.

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Kentucky gubernatorial rivals Andy Beshear and Daniel Cameron offer competing education plans

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear has proposed awarding the largest pay raise in decades to Kentucky’s public school personnel

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Tech company behind Kentucky school bus problems had similar issues in Ohio last year

The company behind a disastrous change to a Kentucky city’s school bus routes that resulted in more than a week of canceled classes had similar problems in two cities in neighboring Ohio last year

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USDA grant to help support FFA chapters at Kentucky schools

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is getting federal grant funding from the USDA to help support Future Farmers of America programs across school districts.

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Eastern Kentucky substance use disorder research nonprofit receives over $3 million for recovery pro

The Fletcher Group, a nonprofit that helps people recover from substance use disorder, is getting $3.3 million from the U.S. Department of Health to combat the opioid epidemic in Kentucky.

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2024 NFL Draft prospect Devin Leary talks upcoming season at Kentucky, football future

Crissy Froyd caught up with Kentucky quarterback Devin Leary on his transition and goals for the 2023 season.

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Mitch McConnell’s GOP colleagues have ‘grown alarmed’ about aging senator’s health

GOP lawmakers are questioning whether Mr McConnell can see out his Senate term

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Incoming Pikeville University dental dean says expanded Medicaid dental services are helping poor Ke

The deans of Kentucky’s dental colleges want the Republican-led General Assembly to support Governor Beshear’s expansion of Medicaid to cover dental services.

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Classes still off early next week in Kentucky's largest school district due to bus schedule mess

Louisville schools will remain closed early next week to allow for more time to fix bus routes whose redesign left some children at home on the first school day this year and others getting home hours late

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Every game during Georgia’s 18 game home winning streak

Let's take a look back at every game on Georgia's current home winning streak.

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Kentucky school district rushes to fix bus route snarl that canceled classes and outraged parents

Louisville school district officials say a total overhaul of bus routes created too steep a learning curve for the system

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Kentucky state agencies enter new agreement with USDA to strengthen forest protection

The Commonwealth and the United States Department of Agriculture signed an agreement meant to boost forest health across the state.

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New school bus routes a 'disaster,' Kentucky superintendent admits. Last kids got home at 10 pm

Kentucky’s largest school system has cancelled the second and third day of school after a disastrous overhaul of the transportation system

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Kentucky veterans twice as likely to commit suicide; state, federal agencies can help

Officials at Kentucky’s Department of Veterans Affairs want vets struggling with mental health issues to know help is available.

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Kentucky governor's efforts to help storm-ravaged towns may dilute GOP advantage in rural areas

The time Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, has spent helping disaster-stricken places in the state like Mayfield rebuild could be a key to his reelection bid against Republican challenger Daniel Cameron, the state’s attorney general

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Perseid meteor shower visible in KY this weekend

If clouds steer clear of the early morning sky across Kentucky Sunday, it might provide a great time to catch a bit of the Perseid Meteor shower show.

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KY National Guard visits every county to gauge disaster readiness

The Kentucky National Guard has concluded a series of meetings with local government leaders. The information gleaned from 120 visits should help in response to future natural or manmade disasters.

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Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Kentucky roundup

Kentucky is holding elections, including for judicial offices, on Nov. 7, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

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Kentucky Secretary of State says incumbency changed Primary Election voter interest

The governor’s race in Kentucky has been labeled competitive and of national interest. The Fancy Farm picnic this past weekend is sometimes referred to as the official kickoff of the fall campaign. But, the Andy Beshear-Daniel Cameron race has gotten significant coverage since the May Primary results came in. Assessing…

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Housing Development Alliance dedicates first low-income flood survivor home in Breathitt County

The Housing Development Alliance is based in Hazard and completed the home with funding from the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky’s Housing Can’t Wait Initiative.

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Wolfe County gets Kentucky’s first electric school bus

The district will have a total of four electric buses for the school year and the first one is hitting the streets.

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