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Shark fisherman accused of embezzling over $194K from Kentucky church

A shark fisherman and professional roofer has been arrested after being accused of stealing over $194,000 from a church in Kentucky.




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Deadly Explosion Decimates Kentucky Factory, Damages Nearby Buildings

Two people were killed Tuesday when a massive explosion took place in a food dye factory in Louisville, Kentucky. Twelve people were injured in the explosion, according to WLKY. Two […]

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Arnold Finishes 8th In Kentucky Road Series

Gabriella Arnold competed in the Kentucky Open Road Racing series in Ewing, Kentucky. The course was a challenging 39.7 mile course with an elevation of 3,881 feet. ompeting in the women’s pro division, Arnold finished 8th with a time of 2:07.24. Related Stories Cyclists Head To Guyana For Championships National Criterium Championships Results Arnold And […]




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Arnold Finishes 8th In Kentucky Open Road

Gabriella Arnold competed in the Kentucky Open Road racing series 3rd race in Ewing, Kentucky. Arnold, competing in the women’s pro race finished 8th crossing the line in a time of 2:07:24. Related Stories Cyclists Head To Guyana For Championships National Criterium Championships Results Arnold And Narraway Compete In Brazil White & Narraway Continue In […]




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Gabriella Arnold Competes In Kentucky Crit

Gabriella Arnold recently competed in the first-ever Country Boy Crit, an event which featured multiple races for pros, and amateurs at Lanes Run Business Park near Country Boy Brewing, in Kentucky. Arnold competed in the women’s pro race representing LA Sweat finished 12th. Related Stories Cyclists Head To Guyana For Championships National Criterium Championships Results […]




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Kentucky-Based Family Counseling Practice Launches Unique Program Offering School Facilitated Mental Health Services in Oldham & Jefferson Counties

To break the time and accessibility barrier, Creative Family Counseling, a Kentucky-based therapy collaborative that specializes in working with children, teens, parents, and families, has partnered with the Oldham County School System and select Louisville-area private schools to provide School Facilitated Services in order to better meet the mental health needs of students while also supporting the busy schedules of parents.




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Watch: Drone footage captures Kentucky explosion damage

An "unknown" explosion at factory in Louisville, Kentucky injured 11 people on Tuesday.





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Belmont with Kentucky Derby and Preakness winners could be the best of these Triple Crown races

Horse racing history of all kinds is being made Saturday in the final Triple Crown race of the year.




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Kentucky factory explosion kills two employees and damages the surrounding neighborhood

Two employees have died following an explosion at a Louisville, Kentucky, factory that caused a partial collapse of the building and blew out windows in nearby homes and businesses, the company said Wednesday.




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Confined spaces: New hazard alert from Kentucky

Lexington, KY — Spurred by 56 worker deaths involving confined spaces in the state between 1994 and 2022, the Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Surveillance Program has issued a hazard alert.




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MSHA opens mine rescue station in Kentucky

Madisonville, KY – A new mine rescue station in Kentucky aims to improve response times to mine emergencies in the Midwest.




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Sharp uptick in fatal on-the-job drug overdoses in Kentucky spurs hazard alert

Lexington, KY — Responding to an “alarming trend” of drug overdose deaths in the workplace statewide over a recent 18-month period, the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center recently issued a hazard alert.




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Legislation aimed at loosening child labor restrictions advances in Kentucky

Frankfort, KY — A bill that would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to work longer and later hours, among other child labor law rollbacks, is advancing in the Kentucky Legislature.




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Two emergency medical techs is too many for small coal mines, Kentucky lawmaker says

Frankfort, KY — A bill that would reduce – to one from two – the number of mine emergency technicians required during each shift at small underground coal mines is advancing in the Kentucky Legislature.




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Fireball unveils ‘Hot Lids’ ahead of Kentucky Derby

Fireball, a brand of Sazerac Co., Louisville, Ky., is set to gallop into this year's classic horse racing events with bespoke, fiery hats dubbed “Hot Lids,” bringing a dash of cinnamon spice to the typical race day experience.




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Louisville, Kentucky, Ranked #4 for Least Safest Driving City in the U.S. and #2 for Highest Car Wreck Fatality Rate in the U.S.

Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers encouraging safe driving habits amid national report




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Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers Secures $400,000 Settlement for Single Mother Involved In Kentucky Auto Accident

$400,000 settlement is more than 4X the initial insurance company offer




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Kentucky Nursing Homes Ranked Worst in the U.S.

Delayed inspections leading to increased nursing home abuse and neglect of elderly residents




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Can You Get a DUI Reduced in Kentucky?

In Kentucky, it may be possible to reduce a DUI through plea bargaining or negotiation with the prosecutor.




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Stickler Construction LLC Home Remodeling in Louisville Kentucky

Serving outstanding construction services in Louisville, KY with old-world principles of integrity and honesty.




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How to File a Car Accident Claim in Kentucky

Filing a car accident claim in Kentucky typically involves several steps to ensure you can seek compensation.




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Kentucky Elder Law Attorneys With Decades of Legal Experience

Attorneys at Elder Law Guidance (The Elder Law Practice of Scott E. Collins, PLLC) have decades of combined legal experience with helping clients with elder law legal issues




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Fast Guard Service: Leading the Charge in Emergency Security Solutions Amidst Tornado Devastation Across Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia, and Kentucky

Fast Guard Service looks toward assistance customers in the aftermath of multiple tornados plaguing the Midwest.




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COLLEGE HUNKS HAULING JUNK AND MOVING® REINTRODUCED TO CENTRAL KENTUCKY COMMUNITY

Firefighter and Wedding Photographer Couple to Lead Central Kentucky HUNKS




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The Key Laws That Will Impact Kentucky Businesses and Workplaces in 2023

LaToi Mayo, Kellan Coffey and Amanda Combs discuss the new Kentucky laws that focus on measures to attract businesses, increase workforce participation and increase economic growth.

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2023 Outlook Is Brightest Kentucky Has Seen

Jay Inman says that vital industries, including healthcare, hospitality and manufacturing, will continue to see significant workplace changes in 2023.

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Kentucky Takes Aim at “WOKE” in Higher Ed

On March 14, 2024, a bill to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices in Kentucky’s public universities cleared the House by a vote of 68-18.  Senate Bill 6 (An Act Relating to Postsecondary Institutions) is the most recent Stop-“WOKE” legislation aimed at eliminating diversity-related initiatives on state campuses. 




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Army Awards Repkon USA Potential $435 Million Deal To Build New TNT Factory In Kentucky

The Army has awarded Repkon USA a contract worth up to $435 million to build a new TNT production facility in Graham, Kentucky, the service said on Friday. The contract […]




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Belmark to Locate New Manufacturing Operation in Allen County, Kentucky

New flexible packaging plant will be the company’s first facility in the commonwealth.




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Census data shows little growth in Kentucky population

(The Center Square) – Data released last week by the U.S. Census Bureau shows Kentucky’s population has increased only marginally over the last two years.




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Gonzaga notches a critical win versus Kentucky in Spokane Arena

After a tough loss at Texas, the Zags bounced back in a big way On Sunday evening, all eyes in college basketball were on Spokane Arena, where a battle between “new blood” Gonzaga and the bluest of blue bloods Kentucky went down. A fervent fanbase stoked on by two-plus decades of increasing success, against a team that has been at the top of the sport since time immemorial…




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Boxer Adrien Broner Arrested in Kentucky On Outstanding Sexual Assault Warrant

He was accused of attacking a woman in 2018.




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Champions Classic: Hunter Dickinson leads Kansas past MSU; Kentucky rallies past Duke

Hunter Dickson led No. 1 Kansas to an impressive win over Michigan State, while Mark Pope aced his first big test as Kentucky's head coach.




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Kentucky Sheriff who killed judge plans to retire; footage of shooting shown in court

Update: Surveillance footage of the shooting shown in court

Letcher County Sheriff Shawn "Mickey" Stines shot dead District Judge Kevin Mullins in his chambers, was charged with first-degree murder, and has pleaded not guilty. It soon became apparent that Stines had no intention of resigning, despite the inconvenience of his incarceration, leaving authorities to deal with the long and difficult process of removing him from office. — Read the rest

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Surveillance footage of Kentucky Sheriff killing judge shown in court

Surveillance footage of Sheriff Shawn "Mickey" Stines shooting and killing District Judge Kevin Mullins in his own chambers was played in a Kentucky court yesterday, shocking onlookers. Judge Rupert Wilhoit found probable cause to refer Stines' first-degree murder charge to a grand jury. — Read the rest

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Watch: Loose wallaby caught on Kentucky security camera

A wallaby on the loose in Kentucky was caught on security camera during a nighttime visit to a Perry County family's front yard.




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Kentucky to get nation's first TNT plant since 1980s

The U.S. Army has awarded a $435 million contract for Repkon USA to build the nation's only TNT production facility in a rural community in Graham, Ky.




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Kentucky Schools Chief Urges Teachers to Stop Sending Him 'Hateful' Emails

The statewide email to teachers is just the latest chapter in a rocky relationship between Kentucky officials and teachers.




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Kudzu Bricks, Tiny Homes, and Glow-in-the-Dark Horseshoes: Innovation in Rural Kentucky Schools

In rural Kentucky, teachers and students are awarded innovation grants to solve a challenge facing their community or classroom.




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Kentucky Districts Close Amid Wave of Teacher Absences

At least four Kentucky school districts were forced to close last Thursday as hundreds of teachers called in sick to continue protesting what they believe to be anti-public education proposals in the state legislature.




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DeVos Visits Kentucky School Recovering From Shooting

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos on Wednesday visited a Kentucky high school that is recovering from a 2018 shooting to award additional grant money meant to aid its recovery efforts.




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The Kentucky 'Pension Flu' Has Hit Teachers Once Again

Several school districts have been forced to close due to a large number of teachers calling out sick in protest of a pension-reform bill.




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Educational Opportunities and Performance in Kentucky

This Quality Counts 2019 Highlights Report captures all the data you need to assess your state's performance on key educational outcomes.




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Teacher Tensions Fuel Kentucky Governor's Race

After clashing with the teacher community in often confrontational terms, Republican Gov. Matt Bevin faces a fierce battle to win re-election against Democratic rival Andy Beshear, the state's attorney general.




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Educational Opportunities and Performance in Kentucky

This Quality Counts 2020 Highlights Report captures all the data you need to assess your state's performance on key educational outcomes.




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Kentucky Teen Once Subject of Viral Video Warns Republicans of 'Outrage Mob'

A Kentucky teen who became the subject of a viral video after a class field trip warned viewers of the Republican National Convention of an "outrage mob" that threatens to silence conservative viewpoints.




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Kentucky Attorney General, Private School Sue Over Order Closing In-Person Classes

Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron has joined a private school in a lawsuit against Gov. Andy Beshear, arguing that a school closure order not only violated state law but also the First Amendment.




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Federal Appeals Court Lifts Block on Kentucky School Closure Order

The injunction would have let private religious schools reopen despite the governor's order barring in-person instruction.