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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 governor says Democratic gains in midterm election could shape 2028 presidential race

Democratic gains in the 2026 midterms, led by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear as DGA Chair, have resulted in Democrats controlling a majority of U.S. governorships for the first time in 16 years.

Kentucky · 2d

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These Kentucky Road Trip Routes Aren’t Worth the Hype, and Locals Try to Avoid Them

Kentucky road trips can combine distilleries, sandstone country, and cave visits, but the map can make those experiences look easier to combine than they are. Reservations, vehicle access, and time outside the car matter as much as the route's reputation. Here are three ways a well-known drive can become poor...

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Kentucky sees a ‘slowdown’ of rate of homelessness, but not in all parts of the state

The increasing rate of homelessness across Kentucky has slowed down compared to past years, but there are “still too many” people experiencing homelessness.  That’s according to new statewide survey data provided to the Kentucky Lantern this month by the Kentucky Housing Corporation, a quasi-governmental agency that manages federal and state housing funding.  The data is […]

Kentucky · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 18h

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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 · 19h

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After yet another post-bye disaster, Will Stein must stop another ugly Kentucky trend

Kentucky’s ugly 34-6 loss in Knoxville proved that the post-bye week curse is still alive and well. One of the biggest criticisms of the old regime under Mark Stoops was that Kentucky, after bye weeks, often let down more than not. That continued in Knoxville with an ugly loss that could seriously hurt Kentucky’s College Football Playoff chances.

Knoxville, TN · 1d

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The World’s Largest Indoor Wooden Roller Coaster Is Coming To Kentucky In 2027

You probably think you’ve done every wild thing Kentucky has to offer. You’ve cheered at the races and survived a summer road trip with the kids. Well, buckle up, because your thrill list is about to get longer. A record-breaking roller coaster is headed to the Bluegrass State.

Kentucky · 18h

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This Overnight Horseback Ride Might Be Kentucky’s Most Unexpected Mountain Adventure

You can sleep outside with the horses after a full day of riding mountain trails. That’s the actual plan on one overnight trip in eastern Kentucky, and it’s built for riders 18 and older. The trails wind across more than 1,000 acres of private land. There are over...

Beattyville, KY · 18h

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Brent Spence Bridge traffic: Get text alerts before you drive

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Officials on the Kentucky and Ohio sides of the river are working to keep the public up to date on upcoming work on the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project. Thousands of drivers use bridge, nearby streets. Thousands of people use the Brent Spence Bridge every day, and...

Ohio · 20h

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Kentucky judge denies misconduct allegations, asks commission to dismiss charges

Kentucky judge denies misconduct allegations stemming from his handling of an attorney who posted a social media video, asks Judicial Conduct Commission to dismiss charges

Kentucky · 1h

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One more mild day before rain and a big temperature drop

If you’re a fan of comfortable fall weather, Tuesday is your day across Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana. Sunshine returns to the Tri-State, helping temperatures climb into the upper 60s. That’s about as warm as we’ll get this week before a noticeable change arrives. Veterans Day...

Cincinnati, OH · 8h

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Kentucky WBB’s historic shooting explosion pushes Cats past No. 25 NC State

Kentucky women’s basketball finally broke out of its early-season shooting slump in a big way, led by Ajsa Sivka’s school-record 8 3-point shots, while the team hit a school-record-tying 18 from deep. Competing in the Ally Tipoff down in Charlotte, the Wildcats came out of the locker room...

Charlotte, NC · 1d

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Proactive Fertility Control Initiative for Free Roaming Horses

In January, we announced our proactive, humane fertility control program that we launched in Eastern Kentucky. We’re using Porcine Zona Pellucida (PZP)—a safe, effective contraceptive vaccine that helps stabilize free-roaming horse populations without harming the horses. We’re proud to share that we’ve made incredible progress and have already exceeded the goals we set for ourselves this year!

Kentucky · 1d

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God’s Pantry Food Bank packs 7,000 Thanksgiving boxes for central Kentucky families in need

Hundreds of volunteers gathered at God's Pantry Food Bank in Lexington on Saturday to pack 7,000 Thanksgiving food boxes for families in central Kentucky.

Lexington, KY · 2d

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Storm chances return to South-Central Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - You can expect another warm and calm afternoon today, but excitement returns to the forecast for Wednesday evening. We’ve been in the temperature swing of chilly mornings and warm, sunny afternoons, and that’s what we’ll see again for today and tomorrow. But, a new storm system will begin to form over the Midwest tomorrow afternoon as clouds begin to build and showers return for the evening.

Kentucky · 4h

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Fishing is big business, and FXR founder says the sport's growth is only getting started

Matt Robertson's record $1.25 million bass fishing win at The Champions highlights a booming industry now drawing 57 million American anglers.

Nashville, TN · 1d