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Archeologists Work to Preserve Native American Artifacts in Kentucky's Forests

Sam Dick travels to the Daniel Boone National Forest to see how forest officials are working to preserve Native American artifacts

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Infrastructure turns into a theme in election-season speeches at Kentucky ham breakfast

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says building roads and bridges shouldn’t be a partisan matter, but his Republican challenger is deflecting any credit away from the incumbent Democrat for a burst of projects underway

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New loan made available for Kentucky agribusinesses

Kentucky agribusinesses could see more financial help coming their way through anew loan program offered by Lexington-based nonprofit Community Ventures.

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U.S. ‘Drug Czar’ comes to southeastern Kentucky, praises growing nonprofit

A little after noon in downtown Manchester, traffic is light in the Clay County seat. Clay County High School seniors enrolled in a dual credit program are in a place you might not expect any 17-year-olds to be: the public library. They know the nation’s drug czar is in town.…

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Horror bodycam footage shows police rescuing woman chained to floor of Kentucky home

Moises May, 36, who was later arrested, had allegedly chained the woman to the floor, cut off her hair with a machete and threatened to kill her following an argument

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3 red states will elect governors this fall. Could Democrats have a chance?

Gubernatorial races in Kentucky, Louisiana and Mississippi are heating up. It could be a chance for Democrats to get a foothold in these states with Republican supermajorities.

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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #74

Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board politics and governance.

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Prichard Committee president sees promise and challenges in Kentucky's graduation rates

The head of one of Kentucky’s best-known education advocacy organizations sees promise in college graduation rates. But, she said it remains a work in progress.

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High heat in Kentucky this week is a cause for concern for farm animals and their caretakers

A second substantial heat wave since the beginning of summer is expected to roll across the Commonwealth this week. It could be the precursor for increasingly dry conditions.

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School choice advocacy groups hammer away at Kentucky's Democratic governor in campaign ads

While Republican Daniel Cameron has downplayed his support for charter schools and vouchers in his education plans, school choice advocates have pumped millions into ads attacking his opponent, Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear

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Outdoor workers prepare for Kentucky's upcoming heat wave

Central and eastern Kentucky is feeling the heat, with highs forecast for the mid- to high-90s all week. The high temperatures are more than an inconvenience for people who have to work outside – they can lead to heat stroke or death.

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Central KY firefighter has personal reason for establishing a new baby box

Josh Bolton is the deputy chief of prevention and fire marshal for the city of Nicholasville. He said he’s known of the need for a Safe Haven Baby Box in central Kentucky for a couple of years.

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Former eastern Kentucky prosecutor indicted on federal charges

Former Commonwealth's Attorney Ronnie Goldy Junior is scheduled to appear in court this week

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Bear chase season underway in Kentucky

It’s bear chase season in Kentucky and state Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources officials are reminding hunters of the rules of the game.

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Kentucky school district to restart school year after busing fiasco cancels classes

Kentucky’s largest school district is scheduled to return elementary students to school following chaotic busing problems on the first day

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U.S. ‘Drug Czar’ comes to southeastern Kentucky

The nation’s drug czar was in southeastern Kentucky Thursday to discuss the battle against opioids, fentanyl and other dangerous drugs.

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Two new candidates declare in Kentucky

Ballotpedia tracked two new state-level candidates in Kentucky between Aug. 7 and Aug. 13. This was two more candidates than the prior week.

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Sixth Circuit Affirms (2-1) Dismissal of Nicholas Sandmann's Libel Lawsuit Against the N.Y. Times and Others

Some excerpts from Sandmann v. N.Y. Times Co., decided yesterday by the Sixth Circuit, in an opinion by Judge Jane Stranch, joined by Judge Stephanie Davis (for more details, read the full opinions): On January 18, 2019, then-sixteen-year-old Nicholas Sandmann and his classmates had an interaction with a Native American…

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Head of Kentucky public university system says schools' focus help drive enrollment growth

By this time next week, students will be in class at public universities all across the Commonwealth.

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Ky Fish and Wildlife asking for public input for new wildlife action plan

The state Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is asking for public input on Kentucky’s newly revised State Wildlife Action Plan.

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Kentucky gubernatorial rivals Andy Beshear and Daniel Cameron offer competing education plans

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear has proposed awarding the largest pay raise in decades to Kentucky’s public school personnel

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Tech company behind Kentucky school bus problems had similar issues in Ohio last year

The company behind a disastrous change to a Kentucky city’s school bus routes that resulted in more than a week of canceled classes had similar problems in two cities in neighboring Ohio last year

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USDA grant to help support FFA chapters at Kentucky schools

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is getting federal grant funding from the USDA to help support Future Farmers of America programs across school districts.

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Eastern Kentucky substance use disorder research nonprofit receives over $3 million for recovery pro

The Fletcher Group, a nonprofit that helps people recover from substance use disorder, is getting $3.3 million from the U.S. Department of Health to combat the opioid epidemic in Kentucky.

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2024 NFL Draft prospect Devin Leary talks upcoming season at Kentucky, football future

Crissy Froyd caught up with Kentucky quarterback Devin Leary on his transition and goals for the 2023 season.

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