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Fayette County Clerk concerned Primary voter turnout will be lower than a typical May Election

Primary Election 2024 is two weeks away and a central Kentucky voting official has some concerns about voter turnout. Primary voting in May is traditionally much lower than a General Election in November

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Most of Kentucky's congressional delegation ask President Biden for disaster declaration

Most of Kentucky's federal delegation, sent a letter to President Joe Biden expressing their support for Governor Beshear's request for a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Kentucky stemming from severe weather in April.

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University of Kentucky Senate approves vote of no confidence in President Capilouto

The symbolic vote comes after a proposal from Capilouto that would transition the University Senate to one of four groups that would advise the President on decision making. Opponents say that advisory role would greatly reduce the Senate’s direct policy-making power on campus.

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Kentucky Derby 150 one more shot in the arm for the Commonwealth's horse industry

The 150th Run for the Roses is in the history books. It’s probably fair to say some of the exciting finish is spilling over into this week.

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2022 Derby-winning trainer says McPeek will do the right thing for Mystik Dan for the Preakness

Lexington horse trainer Kenny McPeek said Monday that he’ll wait until next weekend to decide if his longshot Derby winner Mystik Dan will run in the second leg of the Triple Crown.

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A Native American flute maker from Kentucky is on a mission

A Kentucky flute maker on a mission to educate people about his Native American heritage prepares for Native Dawn Flute Gathering

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Kentucky conservation group leader reflects on land conservation and EV policies

The head of a Kentucky environmental group sees both gains and concerns when reflecting on the 2024 State General Assembly session. Sometimes that comes within the same issue.

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Lexington street tree compliance may undergo some modification

The implementation and continuation of a successful street tree program covers a lot of ground literally and figuratively. Lexington Council Members got a briefing on urban canopy and street tree issues last week.

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Powell County has nearly every tornado siren working in time for severe weather season, thanks to ne

Nearly every outdoor siren in Powell County is working again – just in time for spring severe weather season.

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Pavement priorities get attention at Lexington City Hall.

Laying down new pavement along Lexington streets is something that often interests both citizens and Council members representing residents. Members of the Council’s Environmental Quality and Public Works Committee got an update this week.

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Pre-Derby talk to Lexington Rotarians includes focus on race and Keeneland's upgrade project

It is certainly the horse racing season in the Commonwealth. Saturday's 150th running of the Kentucky Derby follows the 100th running of the Bluegrass Stakes last month at Keeneland. Lexington Rotarians got their annual Thoroughbred racing update Thursday.

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Governor Beshear urges vigilance to prevent human trafficking during Kentucky Derby

With thousands of visitors expected to visit the commonwealth, officials are on the lookout for human trafficking.

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Lexington's second Asian American-Pacific Islander event expands to weekly attractions

A monthlong celebration of Lexington’s Asian American-Pacific Islander culture kicks off Friday evening. This is a follow-up to an inaugural celebration last year.

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Carbon credit program aimed at family landowners expands to Kentucky

The Family Forest Carbon Program would help owners of forests as small as 30 acres enter carbon markets. It helps those forest owners implement green initiatives on their land, and pays them based on how much carbon is removed from the local atmosphere.

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Teacher Signing Day honors Fayette County high school graduates looking to enter education careers

Seniors signed a letter of intent to their college of choice in front of school officials, teachers and parents. The event was also meant to help raise interest in the profession at a time where Kentucky is facing a statewide teacher shortage.

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Lexington pediatrician discusses dangers of too much THC products pose to children

Northern Kentucky police say a four-year-old girl was hospitalized after she ate a THC gummy belonging to her grandmother.

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Central Kentucky farmer says mild winter was a mixed blessing

A central Kentucky farmer said he’s cautiously optimistic about this year’s growing season.

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Eastern Kentucky University's Alumni Coliseum undergoing major interior renovation

One of the first buildings visitors to Eastern Kentucky University see coming off Interstate 75 down the By-Pass is Alumni Coliseum. It’s been like that for well over a half-century. And it will remain so on the outside, but the inside is undergoing major change.

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Lexington housing commissioner see long-term benefits from state affordable housing funds

Lexington’s Commissioner of Housing Advocacy and Community Development says a $10 million state appropriation will benefit an affordable housing initiative in more ways than one.

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Kentucky agriculture commissioner selects members of the food system review panel

The Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program Review Panel will help determine which projects are best suited for promoting agricultural efficiency

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A first in Fayette County; ground broken for a riverside recreational-leisure park

Wednesday afternoon brought an opportunity for Lexington city officials and park enthusiasts to gather at the River. The scene was a groundbreaking ceremony

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University of Kentucky researcher: climate change a threat to fireflies

University of Kentucky researchers helped put together a new study about the dangers facing fireflies.

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KY Commission on Military Affairs meeting features upbeat briefings on future of Army depot and stat

At the Kentucky Commission on Military Affairs’ quarterly meeting this week, the executive director briefed attendees on several pro-military bills passed by the General Assembly and signed by the governor

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Lexington Parking Authority seeks another increase in revenue, but a different source.

The Lexington and Fayette County Parking Authority is seeking additional revenues to help cover some $12 million in garage maintenance and new camera security. It’s included in the agency’s budget for the upcoming year.

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At annual awards luncheon, VA volunteers say it’s a pleasure to serve

It begins very much like a military awards ceremony – the National Anthem, followed by an invocation. The scene in the VA’s Sousley campus auditorium is one familiar to most of the volunteers there, because they wore the uniform before returning on their own time, at their own expense, to…

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