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01/24/2025

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01/24/2025

On stage at the World Economic Forum, Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear spoke about economic issues in the state and abroad — including areas that have become heavily politicized, such as diversity policies in the workplace and environmental sus…

On stage at the World Economic Forum, Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear spoke about economic issues in the state and abroad — including areas that have become heavily politicized, such

01/24/2025

The United Nations Children's Fund says at least 242 million children in 85 countries had their schooling interrupted last year because of heatwaves, cyclones, flooding and other extreme weather. UNICEF says it amounted to one in seven school-going …

The United Nations Children's Fund says at least 242 million children in 85 countries had their schooling interrupted last year because of heatwaves, cyclones, flooding and other extreme weather. UNICEF

01/24/2025

The Right Rev. Mariann Budde, Episcopal bishop of the Diocese of Washington, made headlines this week after she angered President Donald Trump with her sermon during an inaugural prayer service. It was not the first time the cleric has publicly disa…

The Right Rev. Mariann Budde, Episcopal bishop of the Diocese of Washington, made headlines this week after she angered President Donald Trump with her sermon during an inaugural prayer service.

01/24/2025

Bridget Sloan was a widowed mother of two sons and a daughter who resided in Lexington, Ky and wrote a series of letters to one son Theodore (also called Thomas) while he lived out of state. The writings tell us about family dynamics, gender relatio…

Bridget Sloan was a widowed mother of two sons and a daughter who resided in Lexington, Ky and wrote a series of letters to one son Theodore (also called Thomas)

01/23/2025

Bringing a baby into the world is often portrayed as one of life’s happiest moments. While this is true for many, it’s also normal to feel overwhelmed during the postpartum period. Mental health conditions are the most common complication of pregnan…

Bringing a baby into the world is often portrayed as one of life’s happiest moments. While this is true for many, it’s also normal to feel overwhelmed during the postpartum

01/23/2025

Kentucky House Speaker David Osborne questioned the reliability of Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) data in response to the department’s prediction the day before that funding for public schools is facing a $40 million shortfall.

Kentucky House Speaker David Osborne questioned the reliability of Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) data in response to the department’s prediction the day before that funding for public schools is

01/23/2025

A federal judge is set to hear the first arguments in a multi-state lawsuit seeking to block President Donald Trump’s executive order ending the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship regardless of the parents' immigration status. U.S. D…

A federal judge is set to hear the first arguments in a multi-state lawsuit seeking to block President Donald Trump’s executive order ending the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship regardless

01/23/2025

LEXINGTON — A record number of students made the University of Kentucky Dean’s List for the Fall 2024 semester. A total of 10,039 students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance. The previous record of 9,705 was reached in spring…

LEXINGTON — A record number of students made the University of Kentucky Dean’s List for the Fall 2024 semester. A total of 10,039 students were recognized for their outstanding academic

01/23/2025

Several community members using storage units at Fort Knox Storage on Third Street in Richmond say have suffered numerous break-ins since December.

01/22/2025

On Jan. 16, a Madison County man was indicted for money laundering and illegal drug distribution. He is being asked to forfeit the $510,960 that was used in the illegal transactions to the United States government.

On Jan. 16, a Madison County man was indicted for money laundering and illegal drug distribution. He is being asked to forfeit the $510,960 that was used in the illegal

01/22/2025

Wesley Browne began writing his first novel while studying law at the University of Kentucky.

01/22/2025

Eastern Kentucky University officials are actively working with the NCAA to resolve any potential compliance concerns regarding current members of the school's mens golf program.

01/22/2025

A joint effort by Baptist Health Richmond, the City of Richmond, and EKU Athletics will have a big impact this February. On Saturday, February 1, the organizations will host a Community Food Drive and Walk for Heart Health Awareness. The drive will …

A joint effort by Baptist Health Richmond, the City of Richmond, and EKU Athletics will have a big impact this February. On Saturday, February 1, the organizations will host a

01/22/2025

When temperatures plunge to dangerous levels as they have this week, Jessica Lee’s nonprofit in Somerset runs low on space for all the people seeking to come indoors. So she gets on the phone to shelters around the region.

When temperatures plunge to dangerous levels as they have this week, Jessica Lee’s nonprofit in Somerset runs low on space for all the people seeking to come indoors. So she

01/22/2025

President Donald Trump says his administration will move to suspend the security clearances of the more than four dozen former intelligence officials who signed a 2020 letter saying that the Hunter Biden laptop saga bore the hallmarks of a “Russian …

President Donald Trump says his administration will move to suspend the security clearances of the more than four dozen former intelligence officials who signed a 2020 letter saying that the

01/22/2025

The deadly wildfires that have ravaged sections of Los Angeles left an indelible imprint on the region's landscape and psyche. The runup to the city hosting the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics will coincide with massive rebuilding of housing and infra…

The deadly wildfires that have ravaged sections of Los Angeles left an indelible imprint on the region's landscape and psyche. The runup to the city hosting the 2028 Olympics and