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Ritner, KY · Municipal

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Restaurant, Hotel and Infrastructure Projects Advance in Russell Springs

Progress on new businesses and several grant-funded projects highlighted an economic development update at Thursday night’s Russell Springs City Council meeting. Economic Development Director Jeramy Coffey told the mayor and council that two requests for information were completed during the past month and returned to the respective owners. Coffey...

Russell Springs, KY · 1d

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Kentucky measles cases climb to 207; Christian County reports 66 cases

Kentucky has now reported 207 confirmed measles cases in 2026, as the state continues to deal with its largest measles outbreak in decades.

Kentucky · 3d

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State agency opens 1,300 new acres of public lands in Southern and Eastern Kentucky

The new public lands are open in time for the modern-gun deer season.

Kentucky · 3d

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Feel Good Friday: Metcalfe County Freshman shows strength beyond his challenges with SHINE Syndrome

EDMONTON, Ky. (WNKY) – For Charlie Hawkins, a good day might mean seeing a friend in the hallway, getting a high-five at lunch or cheering alongside his classmates. The Metcalfe County freshman has become a familiar face around school, known for his outgoing personality and the joy he brings to those around him.

Metcalfe County, KY · 1d

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Glasgow-Barren Rotary celebrates nearly 100 years of service

As the Rotary Club of Glasgow-Barren County approaches its 100 year anniversary, the club acknowledged accomplishments at its meeting on Thursday, Nov. 12, on what was proclaimed Rotary Wow Day. Sam Day Dickinson spoke on one of the first projects sponsored by the Rotary Club. Thirty acres of land was...

Glasgow, KY · 23h

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Rockcastle County doctors cite kindergarten vaccination rate amid measles concern

MT. VERON, Ky. (WKYT) - Health leaders in Rockcastle County say not enough kindergarten-age children are receiving the measles immunization, raising concern about a possible measles outbreak. Doctors at Rockcastle Regional Hospital in Mount Vernon say they wish more parents planned to vaccinate their children. Vaccination rate falls short of...

Rockcastle County, KY · 2d

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New EMS station aims to bring faster response to Barren County

HAYWOOD, Ky. (WNKY) — Barren-Metcalfe EMS held a ribbon-cutting Thursday for its new station in Haywood. The location is expected to help ambulances reach emergencies faster, cutting response times for people living in Haywood and other parts of southern Barren County. Crews began responding to emergency calls from the...

Barren County, KY · 1d

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Marion County forfeits to Paducah Tilghman in state playoffs

LEBANON — Marion County forfeited its game to Paducah Tilghman in the opening round of the KHSAA Class 4A Football State Playoffs on Friday, Nov. 6. Due to a depleted number of participants, Marion County made the difficult decision to forfeit the postseason matchup to Paducah Tilghman. Injuries and...

Paducah, KY · 3d

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Barren school board approves grounds work; multiple recognitions announced

The Barren County Board of Education approved $11,225.32 for grounds work during its Nov. 12 meeting. Board Chair Shelly Groce also received the KSBA School Board Member of the Year award. The regularly scheduled meeting took place at Barren County Schools Central Office, 600 Trojan Way. The grounds work change...

Barren County, KY · 1d

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Kentucky airports at standstill as FAA grounds flights nationwide for 'extraordinary circumstances'

Airports in Lexington, Louisville and Cincinnati have grounded departing flights as the FAA issues a stop order across the U.S.

Louisville, KY · 17h

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5 Kentucky high school seniors chosen as U.S. Presidential Scholars

KENTUCKY (WKYT) - The U.S. Department of Education recently announced that five high school students from Kentucky, including one from Fayette County, were among the 161 seniors chosen as 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars. The five students are:. Hosamulhaq Brula from South Warren High School in Warren County;. Samuel J. Busse...

Kentucky · 3d

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Lexington announces Thanksgiving waste collection schedule

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - During the week of Thanksgiving, there will be no City yard waste collection. Additionally, there will be no City waste collection on Thursday, Nov. 26 or Friday, Nov. 27 due to the holiday. Residents and businesses that normally receive curbside pickup on Thursday or Friday will...

Lexington, KY · 21h

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Kentucky auditor has finished her examination of Fayette schools. What happens now?

Kentucky Auditor Allison Ball’s office has turned its examination of Fayette County Public Schools’ finances over to the school district for review, a spokesperson said Thursday. Olivia McKown, a spokesperson for Ball’s office, confirmed that FCPS has received the audit. It has not been made public yet. “The confidential draft special examination report was submitted to the district on the evening of Tuesday, November 10. The district has 15 days to prepare and send their response to the Auditor,” McKown said. “Our office will review their responses and determine if an auditor reply is needed. Once the final APA review is complete, it will be released to the public in early December.” “Once they receive it, they have 15 days to respond. Our office will not release it to the public until we receive and review their response,” McKown said. FCPS has received the special examination from the Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts and will work within the established 15-day timeframe to review and respond, district spokesperson Miranda Scully said. “Just as we have done with all previous reports and audits, FCPS will share the examination publicly once that formal review process is complete, in coordination with the Auditor’s office,”

Fayette County, KY · 2d

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5 Rules Kentuckians Should Know About Leaving a Dog Outside in the Cold

The sun’s going down, it’s getting cold, and you’re deciding whether your dog should come inside. Legally speaking, the answer depends on where in Kentucky you live. Some cities, including Lexington and Louisville, spell out much more than the state does. Here are the rules to know...

Lexington, KY · 22h

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Retirees New To Lexington, Kentucky, Are Finding Their People From Day One Through Weekly Mahjong At This Retirement Community

Moving to a new city is hard at any age, and it gets harder when you are in your nineties. New streets, new faces, and no old friends down the hall can make a fresh start feel lonely. One retirement community in Lexington, Kentucky, has found a simple fix that...

Lexington, KY · 14h

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Fayette County Public Schools considers proposed $21 million budget cut

FCPS is considering several measures to balance its budget, including eliminating nearly 200 positions, freezing employee pay, and cutting a professional development day.

Lexington, KY · 16h

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Five restaurants added to Kentucky Historic Dining Guide

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Five Kentucky restaurants, including Lexington’s Dudley’s on Short, have been added to the Kentucky Historic Dining Guide, highlighting dining destinations that combine local cuisine with historic architecture and preservation. Gov. Andy Beshear announced the additions Thursday, bringing the guide’s total to 23 restaurants since...

Kentucky · 18h

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UK's 95-Year-Old King Library Renovation Snarls Campus, Won't Finish Until 2028 at Earliest

Construction fencing now wraps almost entirely around the Margaret I. King Library at the University of Kentucky, blocking a major student pathway and forcing foot traffic to detour from every direction as the university's demolition phase gets underway on a renovation years in the making. The university announced the Margaret...

Lexington, KY · 1d

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Free expungement clinic in Lexington helps people with criminal records

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Immanuel Baptist Church on Armstrong Mill hosted the 10th Clean Slate Expungement Clinic for people in the city seeking help after a criminal record. Nine volunteer attorneys were on hand to help start the expungement process for about 100 clients. Seeking a job with benefits. Grant...

Lexington, KY · 1d

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‘Very disruptive’: Lexington workers reflect on Outlook outage

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Microsoft Outlook outage disrupted work for folks across the country and here in Lexington on Thursday and into Friday morning. This includes Lexington city employees and a restaurant worker at the University of Kentucky, forcing them to find other ways to communicate. Liz Rodgers, the...

Lexington, KY · 22h