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Several students and bus driver sent to hospital after crash in Letcher County

The bus was involved in a crash with a coal truck on Kentucky 932 near U.S. 119.

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Additional measures to assist low-performing Kentucky schools addressed in General Assembly

Kentucky lawmakers are being briefed this legislative session on how state resources are going to improve academic standings at low performing schools.

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A Central Kentucky Pro Football Family

Sam Dick visited with a family with a very strong connection to the NFL's Cleveland Browns

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Kentucky's nationally ranked higher ed enrollment growth celebrated in Frankfort

Kentucky’s higher education community continues to celebrate a national number one designation. This systemwide accomplishment was highlighted during the governor’s weekly briefing.

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City of Lexington prepares to activate emergency winter weather plan

With high winds and sub-freezing temperatures expected in the next several days, the City of Lexington will likely activate its emergency winter weather plan. That’s according to Jeff Herron, the city’s director of Homeless Prevention and Intervention.

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Kentucky faces high winds, dropping temps and snow heading into weekend

First comes high winds, thanks to a surface low pressure system moving from the plains to the Ohio Valley. That’s according to Alex Vorst, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Jackson.

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Kentucky lawmakers again asked to change the state's Medicaid managed care offerings

A legislative effort is once again underway to reduce the number of Medicaid-managed care organizations contracting with state government.

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Today's Commentary: Joel Pett offers his Presidential prediction

Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Joel Pett's weekly commentary

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Kentucky officials work to monitor Chronic Wasting Disease in deer population

Deer and elk populations in Kentucky are facing a concerning threat to their health

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New collaboration hopes to help innovators in central Kentucky agriculture scene

New director says the commonwealth has a lot of offer the agriculture sector.

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Kentucky Senate president holds informal talk with reporters

The leader of the Kentucky Senate held a casual roundtable type conversation with members of the media Tuesday. It was apparently a first for this kind of get-together

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Colorectal cancer through the lens of data, medical treatment, and patient experience

Kentucky has made gains when it comes to detecting and treating various cancers.

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KSP and commercial vehicles stage human trafficking awareness campaign

A campaign is underway this week to raise awareness about the crime of human trafficking. It’s a joint endeavor by the Kentucky State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement and the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance.

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Lexington homeless shelters in need of cold weather essentials as temperatures drop

The Catholic Action Center says they’re in need of essentials like sleeping bags, hand warmers, hats, gloves and heavy socks as shelters throughout the city reach capacity.

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Kentucky lawmaker again pushing cannabis decriminalization legislation

A Kentucky lawmaker has once again filed a bill to decriminalize marijuana. State Representative Nima Kulkarni of Louisville said House Bill 72 would decriminalize possession of less than an ounce for people over the age of 21.

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Kentucky Democratic Party chair blasts state GOP resolution claiming some Jan. 6 defendants are bein

On the third anniversary of the January 6th attack on our nation’s capitol, the Republican Party of Kentucky passed a resolution claiming people charged with crimes in the insurrection are being wrongfully held.

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Today's Interview: Keenland Library Director Roda Ferraro

Arts Contributor Kate Savage speaks to Keenland Library Director Roda Ferraro

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Lexington lawmaker files three bills he says will improve Kentucky elections

A state lawmaker from Lexington has filed three bills he says would improve elections for Kentucky voters.

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Kentucky housing needs still a question for state lawmakers

Kentucky lawmakers are being asked to consider spending a portion of the state’s budget reserve trust fund for various needs. One of those requests spelled out by a multi-focused coalition group is to pump more money into affordable housing.

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UK economist says increase in county unemployment stats related to anti-inflation efforts

The state Education and Labor Cabinet’s new unemployment figures show jobless rates rising in nearly every county from November of ’22 to last November.

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Kentucky lawmakers asked to consider school monitoring of AI technologies

A Lexington state lawmaker is asking his colleagues to consider passage of legislation to try to harness artificial intelligence within educational settings. Early indications are that it could get bipartisan support.

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First committee vote in 2024 session centers on fish and wildlife measure

The first bill passed out of committee in this 2024 General Assembly session deals with land across the Commonwealth. Specifically, the measure returns to a ten-acre limit in exempting farmland owners from sports hunting and fishing licensing.

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McCreary County judge-executive says number of dead dogs dumped lower than claimed

The judge-executive of the southern Kentucky county where dead dogs were found dumped in the Daniel Boone National Forest said he’s talked to state police about the investigation. McCreary Judge-Executive Jimmie Greene said he also spoke with the owner of the Animal Protection League of McCreary County, which runs the…

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Authorities investigating the alleged dumping of dozens of deceased dogs in McCreary County

State police and the U.S. Forest Service are investigating the McCreary County dumping of what one witness said are about 80 dead dogs.

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Two eastern Kentucky lawmakers weigh in on legislative priorities

As lawmakers from across the Commonwealth gather in Frankfort for the opening week of the 2024 General Assembly session, they all have key issues reflected in their districts.

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