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Kentucky State agencies, AAA reminding people to watch for emergency vehicles on busy highways

Kentucky’s Office of Highway Safety, state police and Triple-A are urging Kentucky motorists to obey the law when passing emergency vehicles on the side of the road.

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KODA announces kidney transplant breakthrough

The group Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates is touting a breakthrough in the transportation of donated organs. KODA officials say on July 13th, for the first time, a donated kidney attached to a perfusion pump was flown unattended by a medical team.

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Small businesses in rural Kentucky could benefit from USDA grants

The technical assistance grant would help schools, utility companies and other organizations assist small businesses across rural Eastern Kentucky apply for the Rural Energy for America program

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Head of Kentucky problem gamblers council sees need for additional treatment counselors

For the first time, a state fund is being established to address issues related to problem gambling. It comes as the Commonwealth is about to implement a new form of gambling.

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Churchill Downs to add more track safety regulations following multiple horse deaths

One of the most famous horse racing facilities in the world is getting an upgrade.

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Lexington high school to have first woman principal

When school resumes in Lexington August 16th, for the first time in school history, Lexington’s Tates Creek High will have a female principal.

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UK pharmacist manager suggests students get the new COVID vaccine this fall

In just a little over a month, a new COVID-19 vaccine is expected to be available. It could represent the first in annual fall vaccinations.

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Lexington, other cities open cooling centers to beat the heat

In the midst of this week’s heat wave, Lexington and many other cities in central and eastern Kentucky opened up cooling centers to help folks beat the heat. The

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Ceiling work in the balcony of the Lexington Opera House prompts scheduling adjustments

The show must go on for some performances at the Lexington Opera House. But, a ceiling issue is creating some modifications in scheduling at the historic entertainment venue in downtown Lexington.

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U.S. Rep. Rogers requesting $3 million for nonprofit to build new homes for east Kentucky flood vict

Kentucky Congressman Hal Rogers is asking Congress for 3 million dollars for new housing to replace some of those lost in last July’s floods. The money would be used by the nonprofit Housing Development Alliance, which serves Perry, Knott and Breathitt County.

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Flash flooding in central Kentucky causes loss of life on anniversary of southeast KY flood.

Exactly one year from when disastrous flooding caused deaths and damage in southeast Kentucky, another flash flood event led to the loss of life in north-central Kentucky.

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89-year-old Kentucky man is a water skiing phenom

Joe Duff shreds the water of Herrington Lake even as he approaches his 90th birthday.

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Health issues then and now in flood-impacted southeastern Kentucky

The extensive flooding a year ago in southeastern Kentucky created immediate health issues as well as lasting challenges.

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Brent Spence corridor project design team announced by Kentucky and Ohio governors

The governors of Kentucky and Ohio met in Covington Thursday afternoon to announce the design team for the 3-point-6 billion Brent Spence Bridge project.

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Making a Splash in downtown Lexington's Charles Young Park

A ribbon cutting in downtown Lexington Thursday created quite a splash. Cool water on a hot day was a major theme of the event.

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Frankfort VFW mural features lots of collaborators

About 75 volunteers picked up paint cans and brushes to help a Chicago artist paint a mural on the side of the Veterans of Foreign War post in Frankfort. Mauricio Ramirez started the project Saturday and on Wednesday, with a little coaching and a lot of help, nearly finished it.

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Flood fears continue, one year later in Lost Creek

In the aftermath of the July 2022 flood, some people opted to move to higher ground, but others decided to stay in their homes.

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New report shows Kentucky's crime rate did not go down as much as expected

Despite a higher number of homicides in Jefferson County, overall Kentucky experienced a double-digit drop in homicides for 2022.

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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.

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Lexington officials distribute emergency radios to residents in 1,100-plus mobile homes

The Fayette County Emergency Management Agency has been busy the last few months distributing all-hazard weather radios in an effort to reach every mobile home resident.

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Whitesburg, one year after the flood

A year after the flood that devastated much of eastern Kentucky, the people of Whitesburg, in Letcher County, look back — and forward.

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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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Lexington's Summer Youth Program participants recognized this week

Lexington city officials and various non-profit agencies are continuing to work on reducing youth violence. One such long-standing effort is found in the Summer Youth Program.

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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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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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