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Small independent pharmacies a focus of legislation moving in Frankfort

Legislation that proponents say will help independent pharmacies remain more viable is before the Kentucky General Assembly. Movement on a bill is happening with less than ten days remaining in the current session.

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The Fine Gardens of Jon Carloftis

Sam Dick traveled to Lexington to the special home of award-winning landscape designer Jon Carloftis

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Officials say regulations around Kentucky's medical cannabis program are taking shape

State officials say progress is being made in establishing the regulations for Kentuckians to use medical cannabis

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Elliott County firefighter remembered as good public servant – and friend

Elliott County lost two first responders on Tuesday. First, emergency medical technician Drake Adams died. Then, on his way to visit the funeral home where Adams’ body was taken, firefighter Frank Whitt died in a single-vehicle accident.

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Kentucky Senate panel rejects House-approved child labor law changes

A Kentucky Senate committee has rejected legislation aimed at modifying Kentucky’s child labor law. The measure would open the door to 16-and 17-year-olds working many more hours outside of school.

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Former Prestonsburg mayor facing sexual abuse suit will receive legal assistance through Kentucky Le

Prestonsburg Mayor Les Stapleton’s resignation message was read by a city councilmember at a specially-called meeting Tuesday. He said he was shocked at the allegations made by a former city employee and was stepping down due to injuries from a fall off his roof the week before.

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Kentucky Senate supports call for study on universities' postbaccalaureate offerings

State lawmakers have been discussing the role of Kentucky’s higher education governing body tied to proposed post-graduate programs. The debate centered on the timing of establishing these new offerings.

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Educators are looking to help with pandemic related learning loss in Kentucky

Kentucky students are still recovering from learning loss related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Alcohol bill could mean a boost in Lexington liquor licensing

One of the measures being taken up in the Kentucky General Assembly could mean an increase in alcohol retailers in Lexington. The legislation affects five counties

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Two Elliott County first responders die on same day in separate incidents

Frank Whitt was a firefighter with the Volunteer 504 Fire Department in Elliott County. According to WSAZ-TV, Whitt was escorting the body of Emergency Medical Technician Drake Adams to a funeral home Tuesday afternoon when his truck struck a guardrail on Route 504 and went over an embankment.

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Deal with state, federal government would give Lexington until 2030 to finish court-ordered sewer im

Lexington’s city council is expected to vote March 21 on a deal to give the city four more years to finish court-ordered improvements to its sanitary sewer system.

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Celebration held for legendary KY folk artist Minnie Adkins as she turns 90

Legendary KY folk artist Minnie Adkins clocks 90 with big celebration in Morehead

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Energy planning measure emerges from the Kentucky Senate

The Kentucky Senate has approved legislation aimed at developing an energy plan for the Commonwealth. Proponents say it’s about electricity reliability.

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Lexington City Council committee approves tree grant program

Lexington City Council members got an update Tuesday on the city’s Lex Grow Trees program, which will begin accepting grant applications Friday. Up to $500,000 in grants will be available.

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Work program for Kentucky 12 and 13 year olds moves out of the Senate

The Kentucky Senate has acted to set in place framework for a work program involving 12 and 13-year-olds. GOP Bill Sponsor David Givens said these young people could earn money working with non-profits.

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Kentucky legislature discussing bill to aid childcare programs

Officials say childcare providers in Kentucky could be looking at a financial crisis later this year.

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Consumer data protection bill for Kentuckians clears the State Senate

Legislation aimed at lending some protection of Kentuckians’ individual data is nearing final passage in the General Assembly. It won unanimous approval Monday in the State Senate.

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Lexington city council member arrested at AT&T store

A Lexington city council member faces multiple charges after police say they responded to a disorder at an A-T and T store Sunday. Lexington police say they arrested Tayna Fogle a little after 3 p.m. and charged her with 3rd degree criminal trespassing, menacing and resisting arrest.

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After Lexington skimmer arrests, BBB offers tips on how to avoid being scammed

Two men face a total of 58 charges for allegedly installing skimmers at five Kroger stores in Lexington. Skimmers are devices installed on card readers that thieves use to collect card numbers for their use or to sell.

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Kentucky Ag Finance Corp. approves nearly $2.8 million in loans

The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation approved 16 loans worth a total of nearly 2-point-8 million dollars at its monthly board meeting Friday. A quarter-million of that will go to a farmer in Woodford County for a Beginning Farmer loan

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Kentucky Senate acts on drug discount program for safety-net providers

Members of the Kentucky Senate debated drug prices Friday in the context of rural hospitals providing services to low-income citizens. It became a philosophical discussion about financial impacts for individuals and the healthcare system.

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Attorneys for women challenging Kentucky's anti-abortion laws say state's IVF clinics, clients in je

A lawsuit by three Jewish women seeking to overturn Kentucky’s laws banning abortions has gained more attention since in vitro fertilization clinics in Alabama shut down after a state Supreme Court ruling in that state.

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Measure allowing for part-time public school students in Kentucky moves to the Senate floor

The Kentucky General Assembly is taking up legislation to allow for a new type of student in public schools. It could present an option for home-schooled students.

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University of Kentucky study identifies three ticks most likely to cause illness in humans

Spring is just around the corner and so is tick season. The University of Kentucky Entomology Department is engaged in a multi-year study of the pesky parasites.

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Vaping legislation focused on underage use goes to the Kentucky Senate

The Kentucky General Assembly is tackling the issue of teenage vaping. It comes in the form of additional regulation related to the manufacturing disclosure and sale of vape products.

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