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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’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.

Kentucky · 1d

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Nelson County Jail Logs — Nov. 2-8, 2026

The Nelson County Jail Logs are compiled from public records of the Nelson County Correctional Center. The Nelson County Gazette makes no warranties as to the accuracy or completeness of this information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Case updates, including dismissals or acquittals, may be noted upon request.

Nelson County, KY · 1d

Mother Jones

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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...

Kentucky · 1d

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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.

Mayfield, KY · 1d

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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...

Kentucky · 15h

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KY lawmakers saved a virtual school. Now it has 3 straight years of bad scores

A Kentucky school district under controversy because the majority of its students take all their classes virtually saw its third year of low academic scores in 2026. Cloverport Independent, a district that has only 230 in-person K-12 students while 2,073 attend its Kentucky Virtual Academy, showed a third straight year of poor academic performance scores, but did show improvement in a handful of areas.

Cloverport, KY · 1d

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Kentucky opens two wildlife areas for public use

The Commonwealth of Kentucky has announced that two wildlife areas are opening for public use.

Kentucky · 2d

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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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8 names added to Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame Monument in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Eight names were added to the Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame Monument in Lexington Monday. The monument is in the city’s Veterans Park and was dedicated in 2023 to honor the more than 30 Fayette County residents who have been inducted into the hall of fame.

Lexington, KY · 1d

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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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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 · 13h

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Kentucky Dem wins election in literal coin-toss after getting same number of votes as GOP opponent

The outcome of a local election in Kentucky was decided by a coin toss after both candidates managed to secure the same number of votes

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The Courier Journal

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See which Kentucky marching bands compete this week in BOA nationals

Several marching bands from the Bluegrass State will head to Indianapolis this week to compete in the Bands of America Grand National Championships. Here's a look at what's happening. Who's going to BOA Grand Nationals? Here's which Kentucky and Southern Indiana bands are competing in nationals and when they perform, as of information last updated Nov. 5, 2026: Kentucky marching bands Beechwood High School (1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13) Bourbon County High School (4:15 p.m. Friday) Christian Academy of Louisville (12:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12) Christian County High School (2:45 p.m. Friday) George Rogers Clark High School (4:30 p.m. Thursday) Harrison County High School (7:30 p.m. Friday) Highlands High School (6:45 p.m. Friday) John Hardin High School (3:15 p.m. Friday) Lafayette High School (10 p.m. Thursday) Pike County Central High School (7:30 a.m. Friday) Southern Indiana marching bands Castle High School (10:15 p.m. Thursday) Floyd Central High School (9 p.m. Thursday) Shawe Memorial High School (1:30 p.m. Friday) South Dearborn High School (3:15 p.m. Thursday) 2025 BOA Grand Nationals results Last year , three Kentucky bands made it to the semifinal round at nationals: Estill County, Lafayette and Murray. Here's where bands placed in finals last year: Avon High School,

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SW Ohio coroners raise alarm over kratom

Coroners in Butler, Warren and Hamilton counties say they're increasingly seeing the herbal compound kratom showing up in postmortem toxicology results. It's an unregulated substance that can produce opioid- and stimulant-like effects. "In the region in the last couple of months, about 14 suspected cases involving kratom and kratom alkaloids,"...

Hamilton County, OH · 1d

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Scores Of Senior Home Delivered Meals Remain Suspended In WKY

Despite the reported downturn in funding, regional officials are trying to keep senior home delivered meals on the menu. During Monday afternoon’s Pennyrile Area Development District meeting in Hopkinsville, Aging & Independent Living Director Amanda Stokes gave comprehensive update on the program’s current state, and where leadership plans to go from here.

Hopkinsville, KY · 15h

WEKU

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Midterms were a blue wave, but for the first time, no Democrats will represent EKY in Frankfort

Rep. Ashley Tackett Laferty of Martin, the last remaining state Democratic legislator in office from Eastern Kentucky, did not seek reelection.

Kentucky · 4d

Northern Kentucky Tribune

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Our Rich History: From charity fairs to food banks, Northern Kentucky’s tradition of serving neighbors

The history of Northern Kentucky is rich with examples of communities responding to illness, hunger, and family hardship. Large institutions and small nonprofit organizations alike have worked to meet the needs of neighbors and strangers alike. While the institutions, programs, and methods changed over time, the fundamental principle endured: a shared commitment to caring for others and strengthening the community through collective action.

Covington, KY · 2d