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Commentary: Blue wave changes Kentucky’s political landscape, raises questions

This column was originally published in the Northern Kentucky Tribune. Tuesday’s blue tsunami that gave Kentucky one more Democratic congressman, two more Democratic state senators and eight more Democratic state House members raises at least two questions: Would Gov. Andy Beshear have won the race for U.S. senator, and does the Democratic surge give that […]

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Exclusive: Joe Biden Works Phones After Sweeping Dem Victories

Former President Joe Biden has been working the phones over the last 72 hours, calming nerves and congratulating Democrats as the party delivered resounding victories across the country. Since Monday evening, the former president has made a series of calls ranging from “good luck” to congratulatory, per a source familiar....

Kentucky · 2d

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Young Kentucky voters shifted toward Democrats, analysis shows

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Young voters in Kentucky swung sharply toward Democrats this year compared with 2024, according to a New York Times analysis, and young Democrats say candidates who look like them helped drive the change. Kentucky Democrats flipped a U.S. House seat and nine statehouse seats on Tuesday.

Kentucky · 1d

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Midterms 'changed the dynamic' at all levels, but GOP agenda remains dominant in Kentucky: Senate President

"There were some things that were across the board and the reality is it hurt. It's there It changed the dynamics all the way down to the local level," Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers said Thursday. "I called it not trickle-down economics... (but) trickle-down politics." The Manchester Republican acknowledged that...

Kentucky · 1d

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Kentucky Lantern

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KY measles database revealed patient information, state officials say

Patient information for Kentuckians with confirmed cases of measles reported on the state’s disease dashboard was publicly accessible in September. On Sept. 23, the “security vulnerability” was discovered, which “made some private patient information accessible to the public,” cabinet spokeswoman Beth Fisher said in a statement. “Cabinet for Health and Family Services staff were quickly […]

Kentucky · 17h

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Republicans win Livingston, Lyon, Caldwell judge executive races

Republican candidates trounced their Democratic challengers in the Livingston, Lyon and Caldwell judge executive races, according to the Kentucky Secretary of State election results. In Livingston County, Republican Michael Williams beat Democrat Teris Swanson with 1,892 votes compared to Swanson’s 1,596. In nearby Lyon County, Jamie Green-Smith, who was...

Livingston County, KY · 3d

Northern Kentucky Tribune

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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: 654,636 pounds of medications collected

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced on Tuesday the results of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 24. Nationwide, 645,636 pounds of unused medications were collected.

Kentucky · 2d

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3 local economic development leaders earn statewide recognition by KAED

HOPKINSVILLE, KY – The Kentucky Association for Economic Development (KAED) is recognizing four members through its 2026 Distinguished Service and Professional Excellence Recognition Program, honoring their commitment to professional development, volunteer service, and active engagement in Kentucky’s economic development community. This program celebrates members who go above and...

Kentucky · 1d

Kentucky Lantern

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Budget challenges remain, says KY Chief Justice in annual address

FRANKFORT — Kentucky’s Administrative Office of the Courts is operating with 86 fewer people in management, Supreme Court Chief Justice Debra Hembree Lambert said in her State of the Judiciary address Thursday. The budget passed by the General Assembly in 2026 underfunded some court operations, Lambert previously said. As a result, she rearranged staff positions, […]

Kentucky · 1d

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Steptoe & Johnson earns national honors, eight top-tier Kentucky rankings

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 5, 2026) — Steptoe & Johnson PLLC has earned eight Metropolitan Tier 1 practice-area rankings across Lexington and Louisville in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms, alongside 13 national rankings. The Kentucky recognition covers two practice areas in Lexington and six in Louisville, spanning commercial...

Lexington, KY · 1d

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Kentucky lawmakers see demonstration of shock gloves purchased by ICE, praise the devices as enhancing safety

The wearable shock devices, called the G.L.O.V.E. — short for Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter — are made by Compliant Technologies and advertised as a way of reducing harm by subduing violent individuals with a new non-lethal option. David Asher, CEO of APB Consulting, described the product as...

Kentucky · 1d

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Ceres, faith-based investors sue Kentucky over law targeting proxy advice

Sustainability nonprofit Ceres and faith-based investors the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility and United Church Funds filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Kentucky last week, challenging a law that targets proxy advisers for considering nonpecuniary factors. The lawsuit was filed on Friday in U.S. District Court for the...

Kentucky · 1d

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Beshear Addresses PREA Landowner Concerns, Promises Answers on State Funding Oversight

Governor Andy Beshear says landowners who believe the Pennyrile Regional Energy Agency has failed to negotiate fairly for pipeline easements can raise those concerns in court. But he did not immediately identify the reporting requirements governing the agency’s $30 million state appropriation. Beshear’s comments came during his Thursday Team...

Kentucky · 1d

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Kentucky energy forum focuses on electricity bills, rates and local initiatives

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A forum on electricity bills, rates and initiatives coming to the area that could affect utilities aimed to provide clear and reliable information Thursday night. Jenna Rector, with Bluegrass Greensource, said that Kentucky is trending back toward using more coal while using it in new ways.

Kentucky · 1d

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WKYT Fact✓Check | Kentucky automatic recount law covers specific offices

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The Secretary of State and county clerks are confirming election night results, including recounts and recanvasses in the state’s closest races. Kentucky law calls for an automatic recount when a candidate loses by a margin of 0.5% or less, according to KRS 120.157. A recount is a more thorough, individual ballot count than a recanvass.

Kentucky · 1d

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Kentucky voters decide major statewide and local races on Election Day

RICHMOND, Ky. – Kentucky voters headed to the polls yesterday, Tuesday, Nov. 3, to decide several major statewide and local races, including an open U.S. Senate seat and multiple Madison County government positions. One of the biggest races was the U.S. Senate contest to replace longtime Sen. Mitch McConnell,...

Madison County, KY · 2d

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Kentucky legislative leaders cite national, state issues after Republican incumbents lose

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) - Some longtime Republican lawmakers lost their races to Democratic challengers, and legislative leaders said both national and state issues were behind the results. Kentucky lawmakers will return to Frankfort in January with some new members. National issues cited. Senate President Robert Stivers, R-District 25, said Kentucky...

Kentucky · 2d

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Columbia Gulf Seeks FERC Nod for $95M Gas Lateral to Kentucky Power Plant

Columbia Gulf Transmission is asking federal regulators to sign off on a new 8.68-mile natural gas pipeline that would run through Estill and Clark counties in Kentucky, delivering fuel to an existing power plant operated by East Kentucky Power Cooperative. The proposed Clark Project carries an estimated price tag of about $95.2 million and would be built as a greenfield lateral with a 30-inch-diameter pipe.

Clark County, KY · 2d

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Blue wave hits Ohio, tight races in Northern Kentucky could require recounts and more top stories

A blue wave rolled across the United States on election night and flipped the Ohio governor's office for the first time in two decades. Additionally, wins in Ohio's special election for U.S. Senate and the race for Secretary of State went to Democrats. In Kentucky, a Democrat won the 6th...

Ohio · 1d

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Critical Minerals From Coal Waste Face a Commercial Test

Kentucky and West Virginia have spent a decade proving rare earths can come from coal and mine drainage. New federal prizes add workforce, but buyers still need specs and contracts. Last month, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) named the University of Kentucky and West Virginia University among 16 schools...

Kentucky · 2d

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