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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.

WEKU

GOP nominee says he would renew push for Medicaid work requirement if elected governor in Kentucky

Republican Daniel Cameron says he would move quickly as Kentucky’s governor to revive a push to require some able-bodied adults to work in exchange for Medicaid health coverage

The Independent UK

KSU agriculture research grants to include $600K for soybean study

Soybean is a key crop in Kentucky and throughout much of the U-S, producing protein-rich food for humans and animals. Now, Dr. Anuj Chiluwal and four colleagues will use a 600-thousand grant from the U.S. Agriculture Department to study how to improve it.

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Doctors say heat wave in central, eastern Kentucky dangerous for some

Central and eastern Kentucky are in the midst of a heat wave, with temperatures expected to top 90 degrees through the weekend. The heat’s more than just an inconvenience for many people, though. Dr. Brian Smith, the owner of Versailles Family Medicine, said some are especially susceptible to the heat.

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East Palestine church hosts chemical exposure study in wake of train disaster

As East Palestine residents continue to experience wide-ranging symptoms in the wake of the February derailment of a train carrying toxic chemicals, a research team from the University of Kentucky is launching the first study assessing biological samples for chemical exposure in East Palestine

The Independent UK

40 human skulls found in Kentucky apartment linked to national network of body part dealers

The alleged theft of donated body parts from Harvard Medical School and an Arkansas mortuary is revealing a national network of human remains dealers.

LiveScience

Toyota Foundation supporting new STEM initiatives in Fayette and Scott Counties

An almost six-million-dollar infusion of grant money will benefit Science, technology, engineering, and math in ten central Kentucky schools.

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Camp held in EKY for kids focuses on resiliency and preparedness for flood survivors

Camp Noah is a day camp for kids who survived last July's horrific floods in EKY

WEKU

Chicago artist will paint mural in downtown Frankfort – with a little help

A Chicago-based artist has arrived in Kentucky and – with a little help from the people of Frankfort – will paint a new mural on the VFW post downtown.

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Floyd County children paint a special mural one year after surviving EKY flood

Children in Floyd County paint a special mural a year after surviving EKY flood

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Talent Pipeline Management efforts working to fill Kentucky hospital jobs

There remains an ongoing effort to boost workforce numbers at Kentucky hospitals. A targeted approach is being used in all regions of the Commonwealth.

WEKU

Democratic governor pushes back against transgender-related attacks by GOP in Kentucky campaign

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is pushing back against Republican efforts to cast him as an advocate of gender reassignment surgery for minors

The Independent UK

Music so home-grown it makes me cry

Music for the people in Kentucky

Newcastle Herald

Kentucky man finds ‘hoard’ of civil war gold coins worth millions in cornfield

The 800 gold coins date back from 1840 to 1863 and may have been buried as a result of state’s declaration of neutrality during war

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Leader of group battling cockfighting in Kentucky unimpressed by federal charges

A federal grand jury has indicted an eastern Kentucky man who allegedly operated a cockfighting arena in Letcher County in 2021 and 2022. Two other Kentucky men and three people from other states were also indicted.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Georgia football has 16 preseason All-SEC selections

Georgia had 9 selections last year, 6 on the first team...

The Independent UK

Fire damages building that houses office of Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul

Officials say a fire has caused heavy damage to a building that houses the Bowling Green office of Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul as well as a local law firm

WEKU

Seismologists eyeing Carter Caves for their next monitoring site

Officials with the Kentucky Geological Survey are investigating another cave project. It’s primarily a focus on finding a quieter spot to monitor earth’s movements underground.

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Driving across KY? You’ll likely run into summertime road construction.

At any one time, Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray said there are at least some 15 hundred road projects in the commonwealth’s highway plan.Motorists traveling across the Commonwealth this summer are likely to encounter some type of road project.

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Remembering Funny Cide, a gutsy longshot of a horse who nearly won the Triple Crown

Funny Cide was an unknown racehorse from New York state in 2003 when he came out of nowhere to win the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness. He died this week at the age of 23.

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Toyota’s Next Move: Trademark Filed For Lexus TZ Three-Row Electric SUV

The Lexus TZ could be the premium version of Toyota's own three-row electric SUV which will be made at the Kentucky plant.

WEKU

Kentucky State Police: Reports of serious crimes down in 2022

This includes fewer reports and arrests for homicides, drug offenses and robberies.

The Independent UK

Little relief in sight from onslaught of searing heat and rising floodwaters in parts of US, 2 dead

The onslaught of searing temperatures and rising floodwaters is continuing to strike parts of the United States

Zenger

Flash Flood Emergency In Western Kentucky Prompts Evacuations

Slow-moving thunderstorms unleash several inches of rain, causing catastrophic flooding in multiple counties.

WEKU

Tuesday afternoon storms topple trees, power lines in Montgomery, other central Kentucky counties

Storms tore through central Kentucky Tuesday afternoon, toppling trees and power lines. Zach Adams is a captain with the Montgomery County Fire Department.

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