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Kentucky's students are falling behind on literacy

One third of Kentucky students are reading at grade level proficiency.

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Lexington mayor presents her 2024-25 budget to council members

Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton is proposing an almost $532 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year. It represents a $27 million increase over the current spending plan.

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Pikeville prepares for multi-day Hillbilly Days festival

Eastern Kentucky’s Hillbilly Days festival is expected to bring around 150,000 people to Pike County later this week.

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Today's Interview: EKU President on Aviation funding, no Osteopathic program, and FAFSA delay

Our monthly conversation with EKU President David McFaddin

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Kentucky's 60-day General Assembly session is officially in the books

60 more legislative days are in Kentucky’s governmental history books. House and Senate members took up some last minutes issues and passed on some others.

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Northeastern Kentucky Schools Chief Now Officially Heads State Public Education Office

It's official, a school administrator from eastern Kentucky will take the reins of public education K through 12. It happened on the final day of the 2024 Kentucky General Assembly session.

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Perry County Commonwealth’s Attorney arrested on federal wire fraud charges

The criminal complaint filed in the U.S. Attorney’s Office’s Eastern District of Kentucky alleges Scott Blair used his position to assist other Perry County citizens facing criminal charges, from April 2020 to March 2024.

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Lexington-based nonprofit has ambitious tree-planting goals, in Kentucky and around the world

The nonprofit that donated 10-thousand tree seedlings for Saturday’s 25th annual Reforest the Bluegrass in Lexington has even larger targets.

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Day 60, the final day of the Kentucky General Assembly, could still produce memorable votes

Members of the Kentucky House and Senate gather for the final day of the 2024 General Assembly Session today. There are issues that might be characterized as “in limbo.”

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Pike County officials dealing with what they call a "mental health crisis."

In Pike County, over the last 30 days at least 8 people have committed suicide.

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Volunteers plant thousands of seedlings at 25th annual Reforest the Bluegrass in Lexington

John Lhotka is a forestry professor at the University of Kentucky. He came to the 25th annual Reforest the Bluegrass with his 14-year-old daughter, Anna. He said the ground was soft from the previous days’ rains, which made planting the seedlings easier.

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At least one of Governor Beshear's vetoes will not be overridden by Kentucky state legislators

Both Houses of the Kentucky Legislature are taking action to override many vetoes offered by Governor Beshear. That was anticipated. Possibly what wasn’t expected was the GOP led Senate and House deciding not to override the veto on HB 8.

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Kentucky Route 15 in Breathitt County gets federal grant to protect from rockfalls

The federal Department of Highways is granting $24.5 million to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to help improve a segment of Kentucky Route 15 in Breathitt County.

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Kentucky’s first utility wind turbine running in Mercer County

It’s being used to research the effectiveness of wind energy in the Commonwealth. The utility finished construction at the end of February, and tested it through March.

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City of Lexington accepting household trash drop-offs for free Saturday

The City of Lexington is offering a free trash disposal day Saturday from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bluegrass Regional Transfer Station on Old Frankfort Pike

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State support for early education childcare centers in Kentucky remains a topic of debate

How to support early childhood care has been a debated question in Frankfort. It’s a topic that will certainly remain on the agenda in future legislative sessions.

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A Central Kentucky farm is home to sculptures from across the world

Sam Dick visited a Franklin County farm featuring artistic sculptures from across the globe

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Kentucky CPE president keeping tabs on last two legislative days

Days 59 and 60 in a Kentucky General Assembly session are typically set aside to consider vetoes offered by the governor. But, other legislative questions can also be answered on the final two days.

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Woodford County marketing itself as ‘The Birthplace of Bourbon’

Woodford County’s Tourism Commission has a new marketing campaign declaring the county just east of Lexington “The Birthplace of Bourbon.”

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After EPA ruling, PFAS expert says she’s optimistic about long-term solution for PFAS in Kentucky

The Environmental Protection Agency has issued a mandate requiring municipal water systems to drastically reduce the level of six substances linked to cancer and other health problems.

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A smoke detector blitz begins Thursday in Lexington

Starting Thursday Lexington firefighters will be making some non-emergency calls in the Masterson Station area. It’s part of a smoke detector blitz.

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Berea College student body, administration prepare for vote on potential student workers’ labor u

The group filed with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in mid-March to hold a unionization vote. More than 1,300 undergraduate students would be represented.

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Lexington's City Council takes first step in extending license-reading camera program

Lexington City Council members have given initial approval to extend the contract for 100 license-reading cameras for five years. The agenda item Tuesday created some discussion.

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Kentucky Veterans Cemetery South East to receive award Monday

On Monday, Kentucky Veterans Cemetery South East, in Leslie County, will receive the National Cemetery Administration's Stewardship Award.

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Lexington city leaders hear support for a parks tax

A proposed new property tax levy in Lexington got some vocal support from several residents during Tuesday’s Council Work Session. Council members are being asked to place a 2.25 cent per 100 dollars land value tax before voters this November.

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