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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...

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Truist names Cam Freeman its Kentucky east market president

— Truist has named Cam Freeman its Kentucky East market president, putting the experienced banking executive in charge of commercial banking efforts across Lexington, surrounding counties and Eastern Kentucky. Freeman will focus on expanding the bank’s regional presence, developing its commercial banking team and strengthening relationships with businesses and community...

Lexington, KY · 1d
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Almaria Baker Defeats Republican Incumbent Jared Bauman in Kentucky House Race Amid Big Gains by Democrats

Democrat Almaria Baker has defeated Republican incumbent Jared Bauman in Kentucky’s 28th House District, helping deliver a series of Democratic victories in… The post Almaria Baker Defeats Republican Incumbent Jared Bauman in Kentucky House Race Amid Big Gains by Democrats appeared first on Shine My Crown .

Kentucky · 1d

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10 Kentucky Workshops Where Your Family Learns Glassblowing, Weaving And Crafts Grandma Knew By Heart

Molten glass glows hotter than a pizza oven, and families can still learn to shape it with their own hands. I love that a craft this old has not been locked behind museum glass. The same goes for broom making, basket weaving, rug hooking, and working a big wooden loom....

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A Chilly November Weekend Ahead

Good Thursday, everyone. We have a much more calm day out there today but another front is ready to blast in on Friday. This will unleash a seasonably chilly first weekend of November across Kentucky and surrounding areas. The rains of Wednesday did not disappoint with many areas topping 2″...

Kentucky · 1d

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NKY police hope to bring holiday cheer to more kids through shopping program

Police officers in Northern Kentucky are working hard to bring holiday magic to more kids in the communities they serve this year. Last year was the first time the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #75 held its Cops and Kids event. The event saw 15 local kids accompany police officers as the kids chose fully-paid-for Christmas gifts off store shelves for themselves and their families. Now, with the second annual event on the horizon, the FOP is looking to grow the number of kids in the program.

Independence, KY · 1d

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Kentucky Kingdom Unveils New Coaster, New Lands for 2027

Kentucky Kingdom is getting ready for a big year, and it starts with a horse racing-themed headliner. Midnight Showdown, billed as the world’s largest indoor wooden roller coaster, is set to open in spring 2027. It’s the park’s seventh coaster and the star of Bluegrass Downs, a brand-new land that pays tribute to Kentucky’s horse racing heritage.

Kentucky · 20h

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

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 party more hope of electing a Democrat to succeed him next year?

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How to donate to Team Kentucky’s food drive

After launching the second annual Team Kentucky Food Drive on Nov. 1 for state employees, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that the general public can now donate.

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Kentucky's medical debt program turns $1 into about $100 in relief — no application needed

Older accounts are available at steep discounts compared to the amounts owed.

Kentucky · 1d

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Southeast Beef Cows in Drought

Drought conditions heading into winter are significant for much of the Southeast as shown on the drought map below. Arkansas, Kentucky, and Mississippi are good examples of the geographical differences for drought conditions. These three states have about 2.2 million beef cows total. The chart below shows each state’s share of beef cows by drought category over the past year.

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Kentucky chief justice says court systems is struggling with hiring, low pay

Kentucky's chief justice said Thursday afternoon the state's court system is struggling to find and keep employees.

Kentucky · 23h

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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...

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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 · 19h

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Northern Kentucky University ranked as No. 2 nursing school in Kentucky

Northern Kentucky University’s bachelor of nursing science program has been ranked as the number 2 program in the state by RegisteredNursing. RegisteredNursing is a national consortium of registered nurses that aims to offer educational resources to both current and future nurses. “For more than a decade, RegisteredNursing has recognized...

Highland Heights, 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 · 23h

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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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Looking back at the historic November 1966 early-season snowstorm

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - While winter weather typically holds off across south-central Kentucky until late December, early November 1966 delivered an unseasonable shock that remains etched in regional weather history. Sixty years ago this week (Nov. 2–3, 1966), a powerhouse storm system blanketed much of Kentucky and Tennessee with heavy, accumulating snow weeks ahead of schedule.

Bowling Green, KY · 19h

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All-Americans Brooklyn DeLeye, Molly Tuozzo Will Return For Fifth Season

Kentucky Volleyball players Brooklyn DeLeye and Molly Tuozzo announced Wednesday in conjunction with head coach Craig Skinner that they will be returning to the program for the 2027 season. Between them, DeLeye and Tuozzo have accounted for five All-SEC First Team appearances, four American Volleyball Coaches Association All-America honors, an...

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