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Kentucky dominates Canada in GLOBL JAM, qualifies for gold medal game

The Kentucky Wildcats are clearly the team to beat at the GLOBL JAM.

Tribune News Service

Kentucky man in skull-filled home arrested, tied to nationwide body part-selling scheme

A Kentucky man with at least 40 skulls and dozens more human parts in his home has been arrested as part of a nationwide probe into the sale of body parts.

Tribune News Service

Wife’s Facebook post helps FBI arrest Kentucky man on Capitol rioting charges

Another Kentuckian is facing federal charges after reportedly participating in the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, and assaulting Capitol officers with a “chemical irritant.”

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Eastern Kentucky utility seeking hefty rate increase

Kentucky Power, which provides electricity to customers in 20 eastern Kentucky counties, wants to raise its rates -- including residential rates by more than 18 percent.

WEKU

Plenty of questions, including final Open Championship berth, to be answered at Barbasol Championship

NICHOLASVILLE, Kentucky - The PGA Tour takes over the Bluegrass State this week, as the Champions course at Keene Trace Golf Club hosts the Barbasol Championship. This marks the eighth edition of the tournament, which began in 2015. The tournament ...

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On this day: Seven-time champion Celtic forward Frank Ramsey born

The NBA's original sixth man and seven-time champion Frank Ramsey was born on this day in 1931.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Federal officials announce plan to help to combat a drug that is killing people in Kentucky

The White House has released a National Response Plan to combat xylazine mixed with fentanyl.

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Man discovers hundreds of gold coins buried in his cornfield that could be worth millions

The coins in the Kentucky cache are dated between 1840 and 1863

The Independent UK

Kentucky agriculture land price increases continue to slow

The rising price of farmland in Kentucky continues to slow down, according to a study by Farmers National Bank, which has 12 branches in the commonwealth.

WEKU

Harry Dean Stantonfest, a tradition since 2011, returns to Lexington this weekend

A Kentucky native who appeared in more than 200 films will be honored in Lexington this weekend. Harry Dean Stanton grew up in West Irvine and attended college at the University of Kentucky.

WEKU

Kentucky Horse Racing Commission Sets Timeline, Launch Dates for Ky. Sports Betting

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission alongside Gov. Andy Beshear signed emergency regulations Monday afternoon that pave the way for statewide sports betting starting this fall.

WEKU

Cameron bows out of Kentucky political event hosted by possible Rep. Massie challenger

Republican gubernatorial nominee Daniel Cameron is pulling out of a September political rally he had planned to attend

The Independent UK

July brings cut flowers in Kentucky to the table

Efforts are well underway to bring more attention to Kentucky’s cut flower business. A special focus is taking place this month.

WEKU

Kentucky man finds over 700 Civil War-era coins buried in his cornfield

A man unearthed a huge hoard of Civil War-era gold and silver coins on his Kentucky farm.

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The Independent UK

As whiskey and bourbon business booms, beloved distillers face pushback over taxes and emissions

The whiskey and bourbon makers of Tennessee and Kentucky have long been beloved in their communities, where they provide jobs and the pride of a successful homegrown industry

The Independent UK

Kentucky AG challenges federal judge's blocking of state law banning transgender youth treatment

Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron is challenging a federal judge's injunction that blocks portions of a new state law that bans gender-affirming care for transgender youth

Daily Mirror

Couple ‘furious’ strict abortion laws meant they couldn’t hold dead baby to say goodbye

A Kentucky couple was forced to travel out of state for an abortion due to a strict ban on the procedures. Then, they were unable to hold their dead baby daughter to say goodbye to her

Al Jazeera

US destroys last of its declared chemical weapons

Top Republican Senator Mitch McConnell calls chemical weapons a ‘stain on history’ and welcomes their destruction.

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Thousands expected to visit Berea Craft Festival to experience Appalachian Artisans, Vendors

More than 100 artists and vendors from across 15 states are gathering in central Kentucky this weekend for the annual Berea Craft Festival.

The Independent UK

U.S. destroys last of its declared chemical weapons, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell says

The United States has destroyed the last of its declared chemical weapons stockpile, a milestone in the history of warfare dating back to World War I

The Guardian - US

US military destroys last of huge chemical weapons arsenal

Workers at Blue Grass army depot in Kentucky destroy rockets filled with sarin – last of US’s declared chemical weapons

WEKU

Eastern Kentucky judge-executive: coal severance tax funds to be used for economic development, qual

Twenty-nine Kentucky counties will share $74 million in coal severance tax dollars this year, and state officials say that’s the largest amount in a decade. Perry County will receive 3-point-8 million – more than 5 percent of the total.

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Stormy summer conditions signal the importance of warning systems in central Kentucky

The monthly test of Lexington’s emergency warning sirens sounded off Wednesday morning. The somewhat unusual number of severe storm events already this summer signals the importance of early warning.

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New Kentucky EV charging stations receiving federal funds must be compatible with major EV producers

Under an amendment added last week to a state request for proposals for new electrical vehicle charging stations receiving federal funds, companies must include a Tesla-compatible plug.

Chicago Sun-Times

Learning to fish strange new places and feeling at home

A trip to the Cincinnati/northern Kentucky area provided an opportunity for fishing some new urban waters and understanding what joys sneaking away to fish for a few hours can do.

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