Kentucky News
A second case of pertussis has been confirmed at Bryan Station High School in Lexington
The Commonwealth
Lexington/Richmond News
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Lexington city leaders are beginning the formal process of updating zoning regulations. It has implications for specific businesses located near residential areas.
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A longtime Fayette County School Board member says her effort to introduce a resolution at Monday night’s meeting proved unsuccessful. Amanda Ferguson served from 2007 to 2016 and rejoined the board last year. She said it was an attempt to improve relations between district staff and school employees.
Off the Beaten Path with Sam Dick
Sam Dick
Sam Dick travels to Manchester, Kentucky to visit a woman who has made it her mission to help recovering addicts
Sam Dick visited a Franklin County farm featuring artistic sculptures from across the globe
Eastern Standard
The focus of Episode 4 of Democracy Optimist, an Eastern Standard special election year series: 4.6 million Americans have lost their right to vote because of a felony conviction due to a policy known as felon disenfranchisement. The policy has a disproportionate impact on people of color given our criminal legal system.
Kentucky Arts & Culture
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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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“The Heart of the Turf: Racing’s Black Pioneers” showcases photos, art and video interviews of around 100 Black jockeys, trainers and owners from the early 19th century to modern times. It was previously on display in the Keeneland library throughout 2023.
Today's Interview
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Arts Contributor Kate Savage talks with Artist Wylie Caudill.
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Our monthly conversation with EKU President David McFaddin
More Kentucky News Stories
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Lexington officials were joined by members of the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development Monday morning to celebrate the opening of five new affordable housing units.
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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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The University of Kentucky’s Faculty Senate has scheduled a “no confidence” vote on President Eli Capilouto Monday.
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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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Nearly every outdoor siren in Powell County is working again – just in time for spring severe weather season.
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