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Muhlenberg County receives money for fairground upgrades

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) recently awarded $721,141.45 in grants to nine county fairs to support new construction and renovation projects, and one of those was within the Tri-State. Officials say Muhlenberg County received $95,000 for track bleachers, concrete and gravel, site work, fencing and installation. According to the KDA, […]

Muhlenberg County, KY · 4d

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Kentucky mayoral candidate petitions court for recount in one-vote race

Write-in candidate Edna Schack’s attorney asks that two ballots reading “Edna” be reconsidered.

Kentucky · 23h

Lexington Herald-Leader

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See when newly elected Kentucky officials start their terms

The 2026 midterm elections are over in Kentucky, and statewide results will be certified by Nov. 10. Newly elected officials across federal, state and local offices will take their oaths on different dates in early January 2027. FULL STORY: When do Kentucky’s newly elected officials take office? Here are key dates Here are key takeaways: Federal officials start first: U.S. senators and U.S. representatives begin their new terms at noon on Jan. 3, 2027, as set by the 20th Amendment. State lawmakers follow on Jan. 1, 2027. Kentucky senators serve four-year terms, while state representatives serve two-year terms before the next election. Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton begins her third term on Jan. 4, 2027. Judges take the bench Jan. 4, 2027. Court of appeals judges and circuit judges serve eight-year terms, while district judges serve four-year terms. The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. The full story in the link at top was reported, written and edited entirely by journalists.

Kentucky · 1d

WEKU

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Shakers settled in KY in the 19th century. Now, a preservationist leads opposition to a data center

The Pleasant Hill Shakers once numbered in the hundreds. Today, Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill CEO Billy Rankin is one of the most vocal opponents of "Project Bluegrass."

Mercer County, KY · 1d

FOX 56

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‘It’s kind of alarming’: Professors tracking measles uptick in southern Kentucky

Public health professors at Austin Peay State University are keeping a close eye on measles numbers both in Tennessee and Kentucky.

Kentucky · 1d

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Kentucky General Assembly Announces Leadership for 2027-2028

Leadership positions for the Kentucky Senate and House of Representatives are being announced ahead of the 2027 Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly, which is scheduled to convene on January 5. The leadership teams will help guide legislative priorities, manage chamber proceedings, and oversee the legislative process during the...

Kentucky · 1d

Northern Kentucky Tribune

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Eight NKY communities receive Opportunity Zone 2.0 designations, more tools for development

Seventeen census tracts across eight Northern Kentucky cities have been approved for Opportunity Zone 2.0 designation, giving communities another tool to attract private investment, put underused properties back to work, and support local economic development.

Highland Heights, KY · 3d

Northern Kentucky Tribune

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Kentucky Senate majority caucus leaders will maintain current roles after drawing no challengers

The five Republicans who make up the Kentucky Senate Majority Caucus leadership will continue serving in their current roles for the 2027-28 biennium after drawing no challengers.

Kentucky · 1d

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Housing, Medicaid and data centers among Kentucky Republicans' legislative priorities

Housing, Medicaid and workforce development are top issues for Kentucky’s Republican legislative leaders heading into the 2027 session. Senate President Robert Stivers and House Speaker David Osborne joined a conversation Wednesday led by the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. Both are Republicans; their party currently holds the majority in both the House and the Senate.

Kentucky · 2d

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State Agriculture Department gives out over $700,000 in county fair grants

Over $721,000 in grants were recently awarded by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture to nine county fair boards across the state to support improvement projects. Among the recipients were the fair boards in Todd and Muhlenberg counties. Todd County will receive over $87,000 for the construction of a 50-foot by 96-foot building, electric and water connectivity work, dirt work, a set of bleachers and a perimeter fence. Then, Muhlenberg County will receive $95,000 for track bleachers, concrete and gravel work and the installation of a fence.

Kentucky · 2d

FOX 56

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Couple files class-action suit against Kentucky Castle after bourbon maker faces hidden camera allegations

Kentucky · 1d

WKRN News 2

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Tracking measles uptick in Southern Kentucky

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WAVE

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Gov. Beshear raises concerns about proposed SNAP cuts impact on Kentucky families

Kentucky · 2d

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Follow These 7 Kentucky Trails To Abandoned Ghost Towns And Ruins Nature Took Back

Somewhere in the Kentucky woods, an old coal camp still has its store, school, and homes. The catch?. They’re built from open metal frames, so you can look straight through the walls. I love that idea so much. The real town emptied out decades ago, and those see-through outlines...

Kentucky · 3d

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Proposed constitutional amendment in Kentucky addresses property tax relief

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WCHS) — If you currently live in a permanent residence in Kentucky, property tax relief could be in your future. A proposed constitutional amendment would give Kentucky lawmakers authority to provide property tax relief for permanent residences. The proposal - which would remove the requirement to tax...

Kentucky · 4d

Harlan Enterprise

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Adkins touts eastern Kentucky roots in campaign stop in Harlan

Kentucky gubernatorial candidate Rocky Adkins visited Harlan County on Tuesday. Adkins spoke to a group of supporters at Camp Blanton, bringing a strong message of opportunity and possibility for Eastern […]

Harlan County, KY · 2d

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USDA gives veterans, surviving spouses priority for rural housing assistance in Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 12, 2026) — Veterans and surviving spouses seeking to purchase or repair homes in rural Kentucky will now receive priority consideration under two federal housing assistance programs, following a policy change announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA Rural Development initiative gives eligible veterans...

Kentucky · 2d

The Financial Wire

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Homeowners in Ohio, Oregon, Kentucky and Minnesota face year-end 2026 property tax deadlines, from Oregon’s Dec. 1 late-filing senior deferral to Ohio’s Dec. 31 homestead exemption

Oregon homeowners who missed the April 15 cutoff for the state’s senior and disabled property tax deferral have until Dec. 1 to file, and the late application carries a fee of 10 percent of the taxes, between $20 and $180. Ohio’s homestead exemption in Montgomery County closes Dec. 31, the same day Minnesota’s veterans exclusion... The post Homeowners in Ohio, Oregon, Kentucky and Minnesota face year-end 2026 property tax deadlines, from Oregon’s Dec. 1 late-filing senior deferral to Ohio’s Dec. 31 homestead exemption appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Kentucky · 5d

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Fred Nez-Keams Earns 2026 Governor’s Award

Mercer County artist Fred Nez-Keams is one of six recipients of the 2026 Governor’s Awards, which are awarded to individuals and organizations for their contributions to the arts. Nez-Keams earned the 2026 Folk Heritage Award, as announced by Gov. Andy Beshear and state leaders, for his contributions to traditional cultural expression and to preserving and sharing artistic heritage.

Mercer County, KY · 2d

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LG&E and KU launch interactive map to simplify streetlight outage reporting

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Nov. 12, 2026) — Louisville Gas and Electric Co. and Kentucky Utilities Co. have introduced a new interactive online map designed to make reporting streetlight outages faster and easier for customers across their Kentucky service territories. The new tool allows customers to locate a streetlight on a...

Louisville, KY · 2d