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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

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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.

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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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An ‘LGBTQ+ mental health crisis’ could form in Kentucky as anti-trans bills advance, experts say

LEXINGTON, Ky. — As Republican lawmakers continue advancing bills that regulate the treatment of and deny health care to transgender youth in Kentucky, medical experts are sounding the alarm on a worsened “LGBTQ+ mental health crisis” that is sure to follow the passage of such measures.

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Election legislation roundup: Kentucky State Senate

As of Feb. 19, Ballotpedia has tracked six election-related bills in the Kentucky State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the six, Ballotpedia tracked one from Feb. 13-19. Democrats sponsored the bill. The bill is:

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Bill limiting drag shows sparks chants of 'shame' from foes

Republican lawmakers have advanced a bill aimed at putting limits on drag shows in Kentucky

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Election legislation roundup: Kentucky House of Representatives

As of Feb. 19, Ballotpedia has tracked four election-related bills in the Kentucky House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the four, Ballotpedia tracked one from Feb. 13-19. Republicans sponsored the bill. The bill is:

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Bill to reconstitute KET Board Easily Moves Out of the Senate

Legislation calling for reconstituting the makeup of Kentucky Educational Television’s board is on its way to the Kentucky House.

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Strip mines blamed amid floodwaters rise

Coal mining provided jobs for decades but has left the land vulnerable to fatal floods

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Suspect in murders of 3 Kentucky police officers died by suicide, coroner says

LEXINGTON, Ky. — An autopsy confirmed the suspect in the shooting deaths of three Kentucky police officers died as a result of suicide by hanging, the local coroner said Wednesday.

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Senate version of juvenile justice detention reform passes out of committee

A multi-faceted bill aimed at addressing a variety of safety and staffing issues in Kentucky’s juvenile justice system is moving in the Kentucky Senate.

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Today's Interview: Severe Weather and Mental Health

An interview with Dr. Allen Brenzel, Kentucky Director of Behavioral Health

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The future of autonomous vehicles in Kentucky gets a legislative hearing

The anticipated transition of vehicle transportation in the coming years got a hearing in a Kentucky legislative meeting Tuesday. The bill establishes the regulatory framework for the operation of fully autonomous vehicles on Kentucky’s public highways.

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Man charged with killing police officers in eastern Kentucky found dead at Pike County Detention Cen

50 year old Lance Storz was found dead Tuesday morning

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