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‘Oily substance’ spill creates Boyd County road hazard

BOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WOWK) – Deputies in Boyd County are asking drivers to avoid a portion of U.S. 180 due to an oily substance spill in the roadway. According to the Boyd County Sheriff’s Office, an estimated “couple hundred gallons” of a “suspected oily substance” has been spilled at the intersection of U.S. 180 and […]

Boyd County, KY · 19h

WSAZ

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Traffic Alert | Oily spill affecting drivers near I-64 in Eastern Ky.

BOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WSAZ) – We have a traffic alert Thursday evening for drivers in the Cannonsburg area of Boyd County. Sheriff Jamie Reihs said it is due to an estimated 200-gallon spill of a suspected oily substance near the Interstate 64 on-ramp at the 185-mile marker, located near the junction of State Route 180.

Boyd County, KY · 19h
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Johnson Co., Ky General Election Results (Nov) 2026

Jason Golden: 96 (Write-In) Paintsville City Council:(Top 6 Elected)

Johnson County, KY · 2d
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WKYT 27

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Clark County Public Schools Board of Education member indicted for theft reelected

CLARK COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A member of the Clark County Public Schools Board of Education indicted for theft from a local soccer league was reelected Tuesday. Ben Dorsey received 726 votes (78%) for the 4th District seat. Two write-in candidates split the rest of the vote, according to the...

Clark County, KY · 1d
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WKYT 27

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Distemper cases reported in a dozen raccoons in Clark County

CLARK COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - The Clark County Animal Shelter is warning residents about recent reports of distemper in the area. The shelter said that a wildlife rehabber reported that 15 raccoons have tested positive for the illness in the Health Lane, Stoneybrook, Casa Landa, Fontaine and Lyndale areas. According...

Clark County, KY · 20h

Eastern Progress

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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 · 1d

msadvocate.com

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A Holiday Tradition Returns: Montgomery County Extension Homemakers Annual Bazaar

Source: Sarah Congleton, Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences Education, Montgomery County. There’s something special about the start of the holiday season—the decorations come out, Christmas lists begin to grow, and familiar community traditions bring friends and neighbors together. One of those traditions returns this November as the...

Montgomery County, KY · 2d

WKYT 27

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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 · 15h

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Scott Alexander wins fourth term as Perry County judge-executive

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Scott Alexander has been re-elected to a fourth term as Perry County judge-executive, defeating opponent and former judge-executive Denny Ray Noble for a third time. He said his campaign stuck to focusing on the good throughout the race. Alexander: ‘How do we help someone each day?’...

Perry County, KY · 2d

FOX 56

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2 Kentucky counties to receive new federal disaster support loan centers after flooding

Federal officials are setting up two new disaster loan outreach centers to help Kentucky business owners, community organizations, and residents impacted by deadly storms and flooding in June.

Burkesville, KY · 2d

thebigsandynews.com

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Lawrence County upends North Laurel

LONDON — Lawrence County defeated North Laurel 35-14 in a late-season non-district game on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The Bulldogs rushed 38 times for 277 yards and four touchdowns. Cavin Williams rushed 11 times for 126 yards and two touchdowns in Lawrence County’s win. In a similar rushing performance, Kaden Johnson took 16 carries for 122 yards and two touchdowns, aiding the Bulldogs offensively.

Lawrence County, KY · 1d

The Hazard Herald

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Hazard-Perry County Chamber honors businesses, individuals

The Hazard-Perry County Chamber of Commerce recently hosted its annual Business Appreciation Lunch at the Primary Care Center of Eastern Kentucky event center, recognizing local businesses and their contributions to the community. Sponsored by Kentucky Power, the event brought together Chamber members and nonmembers for an afternoon of appreciation and...

Perry County, KY · 1d

hoodline.com

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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 · 1d

WKYT 27

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Lexington’s newest concert venue announces first 10 shows

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Lexington’s newest concert venue announced its debut show lineup ahead of its early 2027 opening. The Rail will host 10 shows across its first six months in operation:. Lynyrd Skynyrd — Saturday, Jan. 23, 2027. Umphrey’s McGee — Friday, Feb. 5, 2027.

Lexington, KY · 3d

FOX 56

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Lexington welcomes new faces to Urban County Council

Lexington's Urban County Council will soon welcome several new members, including Stephenie Hoelscher, Tina Bryson and Chris Woodall.

Lexington, KY · 1d

FOX 56

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Kentucky attorney general moves to dismiss appeals against Fayette County circuit judge

Kentucky's attorney general has moved to dismiss appeals against a Fayette circuit judge after her impeachment hearing was indefinitely placed on hold.

Kentucky · 1d

FOX 56

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Residents still have questions as Lexington rolls out new snow, ice plan

As temperatures drop, Lexington city leaders are preparing for winter weather with a revamped snow and ice plan.

Lexington, KY · 20h

WUKY

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No kumbaya moment after a hard-fought race in Lexington's Fourth District

Emma Curtis won Brenda Monarrez's seat by a slim margin in 2024, becoming the first transgender person elected to city council. At the time, Monarrez was battling sexual assault allegations from a former council member — claims she has consistently denied— and was barred from city hall by a protective order.

Lexington, KY · 2d

Kentucky Lantern

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In Kentucky’s largest cities, voters reup their mayors

Incumbent mayors in Kentucky’s two biggest cities won their reelection bids in Tuesday’s General Election.  Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton will both continue in their roles after nonpartisan elections.  As of 10:30 p.m. Greenberg received more than 130,670 votes and had claimed victory; Gorton received more than 56,000. In Louisville, Greenberg […]

Louisville, KY · 2d

Lexington Herald-Leader

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Longtime public defender will serve as Fayette County's newest district judge

Longtime public defender Shannon Brooks will serve as Lexington’s newest district court judge, defeating opponent Alex Garcia in Tuesday’s election. Brooks and Garcia were the top two vote-getters in the May Primary . Brooks will replace current Fayette District Judge Bruce Bell to serve Kentucky’s 22nd District, 2nd Division. With all votes counted in Fayette County, Brooks held a 16-point advantage over Garcia. In a statement to the Herald-Leader, Brooks said she felt honored and humbled that the voters of Fayette County have trusted her to serve. “This victory belongs to you all. I also want to thank my family, my friends, and campaign team, who carried out this effort with generosity and passion,” Brooks said. “I am grateful to Alex Garcia for a race run with respect for voters, the court, and each other.” District court is the court of “limited jurisdiction,” and a district judge oversees juvenile cases, city and county ordinances, misdemeanors, traffic offenses, will probate, arraignments, felony probable cause hearings, small claims involving $2,500 or less and civil cases involving $5,000 or less. Brooks has served as a public defender for 18 years, representing thousands of clients in the Kentucky court system. During that time, she

Fayette County, KY · 2d