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Lifeguard requirements the focus of legislation in Frankfort

Kentucky lawmakers are taking up legislation to specify the number of lifeguards at certain public swimming pools. The bill pertains to public pools that are 2000 square feet or larger.

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EKU continuing its case in Frankfort to launch an osteopathic medicine doctoral program

Eastern Kentucky University has made its pitch for Senate support for the Richmond school to pursue establishing an osteopathy program.

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Kentucky Senate action on uniform commercial code includes talk on digital money

The need to update the uniform commercial code in Kentucky created a philosophical debate in the State Senate about digital currency.

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Eight grader wins high school varsity basketball game at the buzzer

An eighth grader scores a dramatic game-winner in a high school basketball game.

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How to buy Bob Dylan concert tickets for 2024 Rough and Roudy Ways Tour

Want to watch Bob Dylan live on the Rough and Roudy Ways Tour? Some tickets still remain.

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Aspiring distillery owner says he’ll meet with Madison County residents concerned about plans

Karl Cook is a champion equestrian with an Instagram following of nearly 280-thousand people who wants to build a small distillery on property he bought last fall. When asked why he selected Madison County, Kentucky for his entry into the bourbon business, he said it began with horses.

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Kentucky legislature eyes bill seeking to ensure Medicaid coverage for early sepsis diagnosis

Kentucky lawmakers are taking up legislation focused on addressing early detection of sepsis. The measure relates to current Medicaid coverage in these cases.

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Great-grandson of enslaved Kentuckians honors family through farming

Sam Dick visits a Fayette County farmer who is the great-grandson of enslaved Kentuckians

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Proposal to limit Kentucky Governors end-of-term pardon power passed in state Senate

The Kentucky Senate has endorsed a proposed constitutional change to limit a governor’s end-of-term pardon powers.

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U.S. Census of Agriculture reports growth for Kentucky food producers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service reports a 40 percent growth in Kentucky’s agricultural production since 2017.

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Kentucky lawmaker says cursive writing bill likely to get hearing in Senate Education Committee next

A state lawmaker says a bill she’s sponsored designed to bring back cursive writing in Kentucky public schools will likely be taken up by the Senate Education Committee next week.

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Kentucky Senate votes to give counties cremation option for indigents

County officials would have options when it comes to a final resting state for indigent bodies under a bill moving in the Kentucky General Assembly. Current law requires the burial of these people.

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Labor activists standing against child labor and autonomous vehicles gather in Frankfort

They were speaking out against various bills moving through the legislature.

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Bulls mocked to take Kentucky guard in new ESPN 2024 mock NBA draft

The 6-foot-3 native of London (Kentucky) can shoot the rock well from beyond the arc, connecting at a bonkers 51.4%.

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Kentucky General Assembly again taking up animal abuse legislation

Legislation to strengthen Kentucky law when it comes to intentionally torturing a cat or dog is headed to the House floor.

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Kentucky volunteers needed to help local children in foster care

Volunteers for the Citizen Foster Care Review Boards are needed in 69 Kentucky counties.

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Kentucky’s 4th Annual Sustainability Summit to be hosted April 10th

Kentucky’s 4th annual Sustainability Summit will be held at the University of Kentucky Gatton Student Center.

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UAW-Ford Agreement Reached For Kentucky Plant Contract

UAW and Ford agreement on Kentucky plant contract benefits workers and sets positive precedent for future negotiations.

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Student behavior on school buses addressed in legislation moving in the Kentucky House

Kentucky lawmakers are examining ways to reduce student misbehavior on public school buses. The pending legislation also addresses parental misconduct.

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Kentucky Parks Commissioner seeking budget support for facility and recreational upgrades

The Kentucky House has adopted its version of a two-year state budget. Still to be determined is what will be in a Senate budget plan. One of many interested onlookers is the head of Kentucky state parks.

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Transportation advocacy group seeing the need for modified funding support for Kentucky highway proj

Several bills given committee consideration in Frankfort this legislative session carry a transportation connection. There are also transportation budget issues. One ongoing question focuses on how to support new pavement and maintenance in a time of electric vehicles.

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Kentucky and federal officials break ground on the first EV charging station in the southeast U.S. I

The station was made possible due to National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program funds.

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Kentucky drought-free for first time since last May

After plenty of rain recently, Kentucky is drought-free. That’s according to the latest map from the National Centers for Environmental Information.

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Today's Interview: Kentucky author Jayne Moore Waldrop

Arts contributor Kate Savage talks to Kentucky author Jayne Moore Waldrop about her latest book.

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Bus driver buys pajamas for boy who missed Pajama Day

Discover how Kentucky bus driver Larry Farrish Jr. went above and beyond to make a first grader's day special by surprising him with pajamas.

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