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Kentucky police slammed as racist by probe into 2020 killing

LOUISVILLE (UNITED STATES) - Police in Kentucky have engaged in a pattern of racist abuse for years, involving excessive force and illegal searches, a US Justice Department probe found Wednesday, following a botched raid that killed a Black medical technician and fuelled nationwide protests.

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Sports betting bill gets unanimous approval in a House committee

Sports wagering legislation is now before the full House in the Kentucky General Assembly. The bill, legalizing betting on college and professional games, won unanimous approval Wednesday in committee.

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Ghostly 'Edward Scissorhands' fish spotted devouring dead FROG as 'new fear' unlocked

A translucent crayfish with "scissor hands" has been pictured lurking inside a cave in Kentucky and enthusiastically snacking on a dead frog, terrifying many on social media

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As bourbon booms, thirst for rare brands breeds skullduggery

The best bourbons are buttery, smooth and oaky, and a growing cult of aficionados is willing to pay an astonishing sum to score even a shot of these premium spirits

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Kentucky GOP bill to prevent college, university campuses from banning guns advances

LEXINGTON, Ky. — A bill to prevent Kentucky higher education institutions from banning guns on campus won approval from a legislative committee Tuesday.

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4 Kentucky GOP governor candidates make pitches in TV debate

Four of the candidates running in Kentucky's Republican gubernatorial primary have faced off in a televised debate in which they took turns advocating conservative themes

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Call for higher education review is before Kentucky senators

A resolution asking the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education to study the placement and services provided by public universities and community-technical colleges is before the full Senate.

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Day 2 of our Top 15 stories to watch in 2023 – state elections

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Hotels and motels fill up with Kentuckians still waiting for power restoration

Hotel and motel operators, particularly in the central portion of Kentucky, have been busier than usual for early March. Extended power outages prompted many Kentucky families to find a room with electricity.

WEKU

Election legislation roundup: Kentucky State Senate

As of Feb. 26, Ballotpedia has tracked eight election-related bills in the Kentucky State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the eight, Ballotpedia tracked two from Feb. 20-26. Republicans sponsored these bills. The two bills are:

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Election legislation roundup: Kentucky House of Representatives

As of Feb. 26, Ballotpedia has tracked five election-related bills in the Kentucky House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the five, Ballotpedia tracked one from Feb. 20-26. Republicans sponsored the bill. The bill is:

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Kentucky electric cooperatives powering back up with some challenges still ahead

Slowly but surely, the Commonwealth of Kentucky is powering back up. Officials say progress has been made in making electrical transmission repairs after a historical wind event Friday.

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Storm recovery continues in Kentucky

Work continues to clean up and restore power after Friday's storms

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Kentucky legislature looking at student-athlete transfer rule

The Kentucky Legislature is considering legislation to modify regulations pertaining to student-athletes in public schools. Testimony last week included the case of a northern Kentucky student.

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At Least 5 Dead Following Year’s First Severe Spring Weather Outbreak

March came roaring in like a lion across the south-central United States, killing at least five people.

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Heavy snow slams Northeast; storm cleanup begins in South

The winter-weary Northeast and upper Midwest are digging out from heavy snowfall

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US storms: At least 9 dead as twisters wreck homes and leave 750,000 without power

The United States is being battered by severe storms with tornadoes wrecking buildings and uprooting trees leaving at least nine people dead so far with the threat of snow and flooding to come

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High winds cause fatalities and damage and knock out power across the Commonwealth

Winds roared across Kentucky Friday, causing power outages across the commonwealth. That included more than 200,000 customers served by Kentucky Utilities-L-G and E.

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Gov. Beshear declares state of emergency due to severe weather, tornado watches in effect

Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency on Friday as severe weather and high winds are expected across much of Kentucky.

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Multistate Severe Weather Outbreak To Continue Into Friday For Parts Of South, Ohio Valley

The risk of severe weather will continue for the third consecutive day as storms target areas from the Southeast to Ohio Valley

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Kentucky Senate acts to preserve coal-fired power plants

The Kentucky Senate has approved legislation focused on preserving coal-fired power plants across the Commonwealth.

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Estimated 20,000 people possibly exposed to measles at Kentucky religious event

CDC reports confirmed case of measles in unvaccinated and contagious individual who attended large gathering

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The Pack Horse Librarians Who Delivered Books Come Hell Or High Water

In the 1930s, Pack Horse Librarians put all their effort into transporting books across creeks and strenuous trails

Tribune News Service

The Kentucky GOP’s war on ‘woke.’ What’s behind it and what comes next

FRANKFORT, Ky. — The culture wars are raging on in Kentucky’s Capitol — and transgender children have been forced into the heart of the battle.

WEKU

National Weather Service: Severe weather likely across Kentucky Friday

Strong winds, severe thunderstorms, locally heavy rainfall is expected throughout the commonwealth

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