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Floyd County Needs 2,800 New Homes By 2029, Officials Eye Zoning Overhaul

Floyd County needs 2,800 new homes built by 2029 just to keep pace with growth, and the zoning rules standing in the way haven't been touched since 2006. That gap pushed county officials to hold a meeting this week aimed at exploring ways to boost housing affordability and availability, with smaller homes and multifamily developments like triplexes and quadplexes among the options on the table.

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Beshear names new leaders to key Kentucky boards overseeing elections, education and workers’ compensation

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 10, 2026) — Gov. Andy Beshear has announced a series of appointments and reappointments to Kentucky boards and commissions, filling positions involving higher education, workers’ compensation, elections, professional licensing, military affairs and state government administration. The appointments, announced Nov. 6, include new members of the...

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Clark County Election Board Sets Ballot Count After IndyPolitics Report on Garten Race

JEFFERSONVILLE — The Clark County Election Board will meet Tuesday to count the physical ballots cast at Jeffersonville High School in the Nov. 3 general election. IndyPolitics reported Friday that ballots from Clark County precincts were under review in the Senate District 45 race, where Senate Republicans’ choice for president pro tem, Sen. Chris Garten, holds a narrow lead.

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Mount Vernon Republican elected as next majority whip in Kentucky House

After Republican House Whip Jason Nemes lost his reelection bid last week, GOP members in the Kentucky House have named his leadership successor. Rep. Josh Bray, of Mount Vernon, will be the next House Republican Whip. In that role, he will gauge support for caucus priorities, a Tuesday afternoon House Republicans press release said. In […]

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Kentucky dual credit enrollment grows, increasing state scholarship demand

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky education leaders said Monday that more high school students are taking dual credit courses, a trend they say is helping students succeed after graduation while increasing demand for state scholarship funding. According to the Kentucky Department of Education, just over 52,000 Kentucky high school students...

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Governor’s Awards in the Arts celebrates creative excellence across Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) - Leaders gathered in Frankfort Tuesday to honor those who have made significant contributions to the arts across the commonwealth. The Governor’s Awards in the Arts celebrated artists from across the state. 2026 recipients included Lexington sculptor Erika Strecker, who received the artist award. She is...

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Kentucky measles case count breaks 200, with Christian Co. leading the pack in numbers

The number of confirmed cases of measles has grown to over 200 in Kentucky, and Christian County is leading the pack in case numbers. That’s according to the Kentucky Department of Public Health, which is reporting 204 confirmed cases of measles in the Commonwealth, with Christian County holding 66 of those cases, followed by 56 in Laurel County, 32 in Trigg County and three confirmed cases in Todd County.

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Kentucky by Heart: Celebrating NKY’s literary landscape with a look at recent releases by local authors

The literary landscape in Northern Kentucky these days appears both lush and diverse, and this week we’ll look at a few of its authors who make it so with their recent books.

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Kentucky’s Directors of Pupil Personnel Come Together at the 2026 KDPP Institute

More than 200 directors of pupil personnel (DPPs) and district team members from across Kentucky gathered Sept. 16-18 at the Griffin Gate Marriott in Lexington for the 2026 Kentucky Directors of Pupil Personnel Institute. Built around the theme “Showing Up,” the three-day professional learning event focused on one of the most important commitments educators can make: showing up for students.

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Democrats Finally Lost Their Last State House Seat in Rural Kentucky

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. Eastern Kentucky Democrats used to brag that when the 1972 results came in, Richard Nixon had won nearly everywhere except for Massachusetts and Floyd County. It’s been a...

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12 Things Kentuckians Do That Give Them Away Out of State

Some Kentuckians nominate their out-of-state friends to be Kentucky Colonels. That’s the kind of thing that makes perfect sense back home and raises questions everywhere else. Here’s what Kentuckians do that gives them away out of state. 1. Asking for Ale-8-One Ale-8-One is a ginger-citrus soda that has...

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Pack Your Bags For This Under-The-Radar Kentucky Town Where Homes Go For Under $150,000

Nobody puts Mayfield, Kentucky on their vision board, and that is precisely what makes it one of the smartest places you could possibly end up. Sitting in the far western corner of Kentucky in the Jackson Purchase region, Mayfield is the county seat of Graves County and a town that operates with the quiet confidence of someone who knows they don’t need to prove anything to anybody.

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6 Squatter Laws Every Kentucky Homeowner Needs to Know in 2026

You stop by the rental house you’ve been meaning to fix up, and someone’s clearly been sleeping there. The state now has a faster way to handle that, but it comes with strings worth checking before you act. Here are the squatter laws that Kentucky homeowners need to...

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Heating assistance programs available for Kentucky families this winter

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - As colder weather approaches, assistance programs are available to help families manage heating costs and prepare their homes for winter. Applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program’s fall subsidy opened Monday and continue through Dec. 18. Those interested should contact the Community Action...

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Kentucky Sits Hundreds Of Miles From Any Ocean, Yet Its Most Famous Cave Keeps Giving Up Ancient Sharks

More than 70 species of ancient sharks have turned up inside a cave in central Kentucky. Sharks. Underground. Hundreds of miles from the nearest beach. Scientists began identifying them around 2019, and the count kept climbing. Some teeth are tiny. Some cartilage pieces are so delicate that experts study them...

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Deer firearms seasons open Saturday in Kentucky, Virginia

PIKEVILLE, Ky. — Deer hunters in Kentucky and Virginia will take to the woods Saturday as firearms seasons open in both states, with wildlife officials reminding hunters to review regulations, prepare their equipment and take steps to stay safe. Kentucky’s modern gun deer season runs Nov. 14-29 and represents...

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Nearly 600 Kentucky seniors waiting for Christmas wishes to be granted

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Trapping Laws in Kentucky: Licenses, Seasons, Traps, and Penalties

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Trapping laws in Kentucky are written to protect wildlife, domestic animals, and the people who share the landscape with traps. If you plan to run a trapline this winter, the rules cover who needs a license, when each species is open, what traps you may use, and how often you must check them. Many of … This article, Trapping Laws in Kentucky: Licenses, Seasons, Traps, and Penalties , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Traveling With Pets to Hawaii: The Entry Rules Every Dog and Cat Owner Must Follow • Can Landlords Deny ESA in Indiana? What the Law Allows and What It Doesn’t • Exotic Animal Permit Requirements in Maine: Categories, Fees, and Banned Species

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Kentucky educators face hurdles when it comes to managing disruptive behavior

Kentucky educators and administrators face significant challenges managing disruptive behavior among pre-K through third-grade students due to legal restrictions and limited support.

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‘I Will Not Leave A Broken Country’: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Won’t Rule Out 2028 White House Run

Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky On the night he won reelection in ruby-red Kentucky, Andy...

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