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KSP, state Transportation Cabinet prepping for April 8 solar eclipse

On April 8th around 3 o’clock eastern time, parts of western Kentucky will go dark during the totality of a solar eclipse. Trooper Corey King of state police post 16 in Henderson says during the 2017 eclipse, there were traffic back-ups and motorists who, whether they knew it or not,…

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Floor vote on negotiated Kentucky state budget expected later this week

Kentucky House and Senate members will likely have some long days this week in Frankfort. Many bills will be voted on over the next four days before the break when Governor Beshear could deliver vetoes. Still to be worked out is a two-year year state budget.

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Kentucky lawmakers look at late run for e-vape legislation tied to manufacturing and distribution

The Kentucky General Assembly is tackling more than one issue related to vaping this month. One pertains to what vape products can be sold at retailers.

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Lexington police: ‘swatting’ is dangerous and can be a felony

A rash of bomb threats and other false alarms directed at Kentucky schools last week aren’t just illegal – they also endanger first responders and many others.

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Kentucky Senators debate changes to pharmacist administered vaccinations

The administration of vaccines to children at Kentucky pharmacies brought forth some emotional debate in the State Senate Friday.

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Jay Wright absolutely nailed it on why John Calipari’s Kentucky teams keep losing in March Madness lately

Jay Wright totally nailed it on John Calipari and Kentucky's March Madness struggles.

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Measure tackling student vaping moves on to the Kentucky Senate

A bill aiming to reduce vaping in schools across the Commonwealth is moving to the full Kentucky Senate. The legislation requires local school boards to develop policies to combat underage use of vaping products.

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Legislation to address school employee misconduct moves to the Kentucky Senate

Legislation seeking to prevent school employee misconduct involving students is nearing final passage. It emerged from the Senate Education Committee on Thursday.

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Ruling dismisses lawsuit but protects controversial mural at the University of Kentucky

A lawsuit filed to stop the removal of a controversial mural on the University of Kentucky’s campus has been dismissed. But the judge’s ruling also requires it still be maintained.

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‘Legal discrimination’: dismay as Kentucky poised to ban DEI in colleges

Republican-led state senate to vote on bill that would defund diversity, equity and inclusion programs as students protest

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Tornado damage recovery ongoing in northern Kentucky communities

Tornado recovery work continues in northern Kentucky. Trimble County has been cited as the most heavily damaged Kentucky county from last week’s severe weather.

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March Madness 2024: will Caitlin Clark take Iowa all the way?

Can the UConn men go back to back? Are the South Carolina women unstoppable? Our writers pick the winners, sleepers and upsets in both NCAA tournament brackets

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Bill to change State Capitol Rotunda considerations goes to the Kentucky Senate

Legislation changing the decision-making process for items situated in Kentucky’s Capitol Rotunda is nearing final consideration. The House backed bill got Senate committee approval Wednesday.

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Bill aimed at helping Kentucky’s underfunded water systems advances to Senate floor

House Bill 563 would establish two revolving funds for those water systems. One would more easily allow them to apply for loans to help with maintenance and upgrades. The other is an emergency fund that would help restore service after disasters.

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Congress approves funding for bypass road in Southern Kentucky

The Somerset Northern Bypass is part of a plan to create a four-lane highway through southern and eastern Kentucky, connecting the Hal Rogers and Cumberland Parkways.

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Kentucky voters to decide on amendment to prohibit noncitizen voting

Kentucky voters will decide on a constitutional amendment that would prohibit noncitizen voting in elections on Nov. 5, 2024.

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Kentucky voters to decide on amendment that would provide for state funding for non-public schools

In Kentucky, the legislature passed a constitutional amendment allowing laws to provide state funding for non-public education. The amendment will appear on the ballot for voters to decide on Nov. 5, 2024.

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Kentucky lawmakers working to finalize plan to build and repair roads and bridges

There are lots of issues still percolating around the Capitol grounds in Frankfort with the 2024 General Assembly session end in sight. A final state road plan is still in the works.

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Kentucky’s two legislative chambers are at odds on budget for medical cannabis program

Language proposed by the Kentucky Senate would set stipulations on unlocking funds for the state’s medial cannabis program.

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Fatal UTV Accident At Kentucky Off-Road Park

Tragic incident at Kentucky off-road park leads to man's death after UTV falls off cliff. Woman trapped in vehicle calls for help, sparking rescue efforts ...

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Multi-faceted math instruction bill moves to the Kentucky Senate floor

Kentucky lawmakers continue their examination of ways to better improve math instruction in the Commonwealth. The multi-faceted measure is now before the full Senate.

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Lawmakers from the Kentucky House and Senate begin to break down budget differences

22 members of the Kentucky House and Senate got budget negotiations underway Monday in the State Capitol Annex. They are working toward a compromise state budget.

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Kentucky Poet Laureate Silas House to deliver featured speech at Edward F. Prichard Lecture

Kentucky Poet Laureate and best-selling novelist Silas House will be the featured speaker Thursday at the University of Kentucky Libraries’ annual Edward F. Prichard Lecture.

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Voter roll maintenance legislation advances to the Kentucky Senate floor

Fisherville GOP Representative John Hodgson says gains are being made to clean up Kentucky’s voting rolls. Hodgson is sponsoring legislation that, among other things, aims to confirm the number of voters living at a particular address.

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