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Kentucky agriculture land price increases continue to slow

The rising price of farmland in Kentucky continues to slow down, according to a study by Farmers National Bank, which has 12 branches in the commonwealth.

WEKU

Harry Dean Stantonfest, a tradition since 2011, returns to Lexington this weekend

A Kentucky native who appeared in more than 200 films will be honored in Lexington this weekend. Harry Dean Stanton grew up in West Irvine and attended college at the University of Kentucky.

WEKU

Kentucky Horse Racing Commission Sets Timeline, Launch Dates for Ky. Sports Betting

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission alongside Gov. Andy Beshear signed emergency regulations Monday afternoon that pave the way for statewide sports betting starting this fall.

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Cameron bows out of Kentucky political event hosted by possible Rep. Massie challenger

Republican gubernatorial nominee Daniel Cameron is pulling out of a September political rally he had planned to attend

The Independent UK

July brings cut flowers in Kentucky to the table

Efforts are well underway to bring more attention to Kentucky’s cut flower business. A special focus is taking place this month.

WEKU

Kentucky man finds over 700 Civil War-era coins buried in his cornfield

A man unearthed a huge hoard of Civil War-era gold and silver coins on his Kentucky farm.

LiveScience

As whiskey and bourbon business booms, beloved distillers face pushback over taxes and emissions

The whiskey and bourbon makers of Tennessee and Kentucky have long been beloved in their communities, where they provide jobs and the pride of a successful homegrown industry

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Kentucky AG challenges federal judge's blocking of state law banning transgender youth treatment

Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron is challenging a federal judge's injunction that blocks portions of a new state law that bans gender-affirming care for transgender youth

The Independent UK

Couple ‘furious’ strict abortion laws meant they couldn’t hold dead baby to say goodbye

A Kentucky couple was forced to travel out of state for an abortion due to a strict ban on the procedures. Then, they were unable to hold their dead baby daughter to say goodbye to her

Daily Mirror

US destroys last of its declared chemical weapons

Top Republican Senator Mitch McConnell calls chemical weapons a ‘stain on history’ and welcomes their destruction.

Al Jazeera

Thousands expected to visit Berea Craft Festival to experience Appalachian Artisans, Vendors

More than 100 artists and vendors from across 15 states are gathering in central Kentucky this weekend for the annual Berea Craft Festival.

WEKU

U.S. destroys last of its declared chemical weapons, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell says

The United States has destroyed the last of its declared chemical weapons stockpile, a milestone in the history of warfare dating back to World War I

The Independent UK

US military destroys last of huge chemical weapons arsenal

Workers at Blue Grass army depot in Kentucky destroy rockets filled with sarin – last of US’s declared chemical weapons

The Guardian - US

Eastern Kentucky judge-executive: coal severance tax funds to be used for economic development, qual

Twenty-nine Kentucky counties will share $74 million in coal severance tax dollars this year, and state officials say that’s the largest amount in a decade. Perry County will receive 3-point-8 million – more than 5 percent of the total.

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Stormy summer conditions signal the importance of warning systems in central Kentucky

The monthly test of Lexington’s emergency warning sirens sounded off Wednesday morning. The somewhat unusual number of severe storm events already this summer signals the importance of early warning.

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New Kentucky EV charging stations receiving federal funds must be compatible with major EV producers

Under an amendment added last week to a state request for proposals for new electrical vehicle charging stations receiving federal funds, companies must include a Tesla-compatible plug.

Chicago Sun-Times

Learning to fish strange new places and feeling at home

A trip to the Cincinnati/northern Kentucky area provided an opportunity for fishing some new urban waters and understanding what joys sneaking away to fish for a few hours can do.

Daily Mirror

Legendary US trainer Bob Baffert has Kentucky Derby ban extended by another year

Six-time Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Bob Baffert has been exiled from Churchill Downs since Medina Spirit was disqualified after testing positive for a banned substance after the US Classic

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No Kentucky Derby 150 for Bob Baffert. Churchill Downs extends trainer’s suspension.

Churchill Downs Inc. announced Monday that it is extending its track suspension of trainer Bob Baffert through the calendar year 2024.

InsideEVs

Kentucky Mandates Tesla's NACS To Get Public Funding For Chargers

Kentucky joined Texas and Washington as the third state that would like to see Tesla's NACS connectors alongside CCS1, at publicly-funded charging stations.

WEKU

Weather extremes affecting KY farmers and crops

Turbulent, stormy weather can wreak havoc on Kentucky farmers and their crops. At the end of June, several Kentucky communities experienced significant weather-makers.

Tribune News Service

Want to play master blender? Buy the Four Roses bourbon sampler kit with all 10 recipes

Fans of Four Roses bourbons have long known about the Kentucky distiller’s process of using different recipes and yeast strains to influence flavor.

Daily Mirror

Heartbreak as zoo's beloved elephant calf, three, dies from virus during treatment

The Louisville Zoo in Kentucky announced the heartbreaking death of Fitz, a beloved elephant calf, due to the elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV) virus

Tribune News Service

John Clay: Gaming halls with HHR machines are booming in Kentucky. Now comes sports gambling.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — It’s a good crowd for a weeknight on a recent Monday evening at Red Mile. I signed up for the Red Mile rewards club, got my player’s card and with a spin of the promotion wheel landed on $100 in free bets. After spending $9 on a…

The Independent UK

Gubernatorial nominee's plans to attend rally spark Republican infighting in Kentucky

Republican infighting has erupted in Kentucky over gubernatorial nominee Daniel Cameron’s plans to attend a rally sponsored by an ex-rival now looking to challenge a GOP congressman next year

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