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Kentucky’s first utility wind turbine running in Mercer County

It’s being used to research the effectiveness of wind energy in the Commonwealth. The utility finished construction at the end of February, and tested it through March.

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State support for early education childcare centers in Kentucky remains a topic of debate

How to support early childhood care has been a debated question in Frankfort. It’s a topic that will certainly remain on the agenda in future legislative sessions.

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A Central Kentucky farm is home to sculptures from across the world

Sam Dick visited a Franklin County farm featuring artistic sculptures from across the globe

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Kentucky CPE president keeping tabs on last two legislative days

Days 59 and 60 in a Kentucky General Assembly session are typically set aside to consider vetoes offered by the governor. But, other legislative questions can also be answered on the final two days.

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States Keep Passing Unconstitutional Age-Verification Laws for Porn Sites

Kentucky's governor signed a law last week that could require porn sites to ask for users' government IDs before allowing access to adult material.

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After EPA ruling, PFAS expert says she’s optimistic about long-term solution for PFAS in Kentucky

The Environmental Protection Agency has issued a mandate requiring municipal water systems to drastically reduce the level of six substances linked to cancer and other health problems.

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Woodford Reserve's Unionization Efforts Undermined By Company Tactics

Woodford Reserve found guilty of unfair labor practices in unionization efforts, ordered to recognize Teamsters union. Ruling highlights importance of fair...

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Kentucky Veterans Cemetery South East to receive award Monday

On Monday, Kentucky Veterans Cemetery South East, in Leslie County, will receive the National Cemetery Administration's Stewardship Award.

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Western Kentucky man sentenced for 2018 KY/WV oil spill

The owner of a towboat that sank and spilled oil into a river along the West Virginia-Kentucky border has been sentenced.

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CDC: Kentucky has 4th-highest teen birthrate in U.S.

Kentucky has the fourth-highest teenage birth rate in the U.S. That’s according to the latest figures from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, which showed Kentucky’s teen birthrate 38 percent higher than the national average.

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Advocacy leader happy with Kentucky General Assembly's approval of transportation funding

The head of Kentucky’s best known transportation advocacy organization is giving high marks to the Kentucky General Assembly for it’s road, rail, air, and bridge investments.

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Programs in eastern Kentucky and central Appalachia have received $17 million dollars from the ARC

The money comes from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill.

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Kentucky man admits to faking own death to avoid paying child support

Jesse Kipf pleaded guilty to computer fraud and identity theft after he created a fake death certificate for himself

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Kentucky Governor worried proposed state budget could hamper disaster recovery

Governor Beshear said he is unhappy with part of budget approved by state lawmakers.

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2024 NFL draft: Giants to meet with DB Andru Phillips, TE Theo Johnson

The New York Giants will reportedly meet with Kentucky DB Andru Phillips and Penn State TE Theo Johnson ahead of the 2024 NFL draft.

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Grant expected help Hazard African American museum find a new home

Work continues in Hazard to establish a brick and mortar home for the Southeast Kentucky African American Museum and Cultural Center. The organization began in 2020 and currently has an online presence through a website and social media.

Reason

As America Becomes More Secular, American Religion Will Need To Become More Urban

It's in cities that greater absolute numbers of religious people can compensate for declining per capita rates of religious observance.

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Kentucky state officials say impact of Tuesday storms include at least seven tornadoes, one fatality

State officials revealed the known impact of the severe storms across Kentucky during a Wednesday briefing.

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Man Arrested In Kentucky After Fatal Shooting At Nashville Restaurant

Arrest made in fatal Nashville shooting at Easter brunch. Suspect in custody after one dead and five injured. Incident deemed isolated.

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Millions brace for extreme US weather as thunderstorms sweep across states

Several tornadoes spotted across the midwest and southern states, and 275,000 people in multiple states are without power

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Today's Interview: Kentucky Climate Center Outreach Manager Shane Holinde

An official with the Kentucky Climate Center offers some reflection about severe weather in the Commonwealth

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Deadly severe weather roars through several states, spawning potential tornadoes

Parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia and Georgia were under tornado watches, while Wisconsin was experiencing a spring snowstorm.

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Worst of severe storms expected to hit Eastern Kentucky Tuesday afternoon

Severe storms are expected to hit eastern Kentucky through late into the evening. They could potentially bring hail, tornadoes and flooding to the region.

Axios

At least 56 million at risk of tornadoes, hail, high winds, flooding Tuesday

"Substantial" severe storm outbreak puts 32 million at risk of tornadoes, hail and high winds.

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Severe weather potential high for Central and Eastern Kentucky

Severe storms possible for the Commonwealth today

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