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Annular eclipse visible in Kentucky Saturday – if clouds cooperate

Saturday in central and eastern Kentucky, the sun will be partially eclipsed by the moon, beginning about noon.

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Officials celebrate the conclusion of chemical weapons disposal in central Kentucky

It’s been more than three months since history was made at the Blue Grass Army Depot. The last nerve agent rocket among the more than 500 tons of chemical weapons stored in Madison County was destroyed. Officials said a full celebration would come this fall. And so, it did Thursday.

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“All clear” given after chemical spill at Mastronardi Produce facility in Berea prompts evacuati

The Berea Fire Department was dispatched to the scene for a possible hazardous material spill.

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Lexington leaders break ground for new rural park on city’s west side

The City of Lexington broke ground Wednesday at a new 138-acre park on the west side of town called Cardinal Run North.

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Eastern Kentucky student’s federal suit claims school officials did little or nothing about months

A former Paintsville High School student has filed a federal lawsuit against school officials for their alleged mishandling of months of abuse suffered at the hands of classmates – including a physical attack that may have left permanent vision damage.

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Lexington Council committee gets a briefing on rental source of income discrimination ban

Lexington’s City Council is reviewing a proposal to ban source of income discrimination with rental housing. The Social Services and Public Safety Committee took up the matter Tuesday. If enacted, the ordinance would prohibit landlords from refusing to rent to someone solely based on a lawful form of income.

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Longstanding medical center in Lexington sees a new purpose

A facility with a long history of providing medical care for children is carrying on with that focus. A ribbon cutting Tuesday in Lexington recognized the startup of "Kentucky Children’s Richmond Road."

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Kentucky hemp grower has doubts about new medical marijuana law

Beginning in 2025, medical marijuana can be legally sold, grown and consumed in Kentucky, the result of a law passed by the General Assembly this year. Last week, Governor Beshear announced a new website that provides updates on the plan. Bill Polyniak, the co-owner of the Kentucky Cannabis Company and…

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Plans unveiled for pro soccer stadium near I-75 for Lexington's men's and women's teams

If all goes as planned, beginning next August, two Lexington professional soccer teams will play in a 55-hundred seat stadium near I-75 off Athens Boonesboro Road.

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Kentucky Secretary of State candidates weigh in on early voting, 2020 election results, and gerryman

Kentucky’s race for secretary of state this year pits incumbent Republican Michael Adams against former Democratic lawmaker Buddy Wheatley.

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Kentucky domestic violence rates higher than the national average

In 2022 there were 14 domestic violence related homicides in Fayette County alone.

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UK engineering students using solar power to charge electronic devices

A group at the University of Kentucky is working to provide solar powered charging stations on campus.

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Paris Pike Corridor Commission keeps tabs on development proposals

It’s been three decades since a scenic stretch of highway between Lexington and Paris came under formal evaluation. Eventually converted to a divided four-lane road, Paris Pike is now known as both a safe and eye-catching route between the two bluegrass communities.

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Afghanistan earthquake activity detected in Mammoth Cave equipment

Sizeable and tragic earthquakes struck a month apart in two different countries half-way around the world. The magnitude of the damage and loss of life has been seen in pictures and the seismic reading registered in Kentucky.

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EKU psychologist says sports wagering incentives can be triggering for problem gamblers

Legal sports wagering is fully up and running now in Kentucky. Betting on a variety of sports first came into being at brick-and-mortar establishments and then went fully online the end of September. This is expected to bring more money into the Commonwealth. However, there are concerns.

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Inflation affecting Kentucky auto repair customers, shop owners

Summer numbers from the Consumer Price Index showed auto repair costs jumped nearly 20 percent in the previous year alone.

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Eastern Kentucky motorists can expect traffic delays this week on the Mountain Parkway

Motorists traveling along a portion of the Mountain Parkway in eastern Kentucky could experience some stop- and-start traffic Tuesday afternoon.

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One class at a time: Fayette County corrections leaders tackling staffing needs

Maintaining adequate staffing at some Kentucky correctional facilities can be a challenge. That’s been the case over time at Fayette County Community Corrections. But the staffing trend has been moving in the right direction at the detention center off Old Frankfort Pike.

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UK’s AppalTRuST to study tobacco use, marketing in eight eastern Kentucky counties

The study will examine tobacco use and marketing in three northeastern and five southeastern Kentucky counties – and compare the data.

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KY Fish and Wildlife seeking $12,000-plus in civil penalties against two deer poachers

Kentucky’s Fish and Wildlife Resources Department wants two men who were convicted in deer-poaching cases last year to pay a total of more than 12-thousand dollars in civil fines.

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More Bingham Fund support comes to Transylvania University

Transylvania University is again benefiting from the support of an organization whose legacy includes prominence in Kentucky media operations. Transy is launching the Bingham Center for Teaching Excellence.

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Kentucky pedestrian safety includes motorist attentiveness at red lights

Pedestrian safety remains an issue attracting a lot of attention in Kentucky communities and beyond. Lexington has experienced several vehicle-pedestrian deaths and injuries over the summer months.

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Local nonprofit brings musical acts to Lexington for free performances

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Appalachian Valley Autism Center awarded $2.76 million to expand services

Autistic children in eastern Kentucky are among those who’ll benefit from more than $26 million in grants announced at the Shaping Our Appalachian Region conference in Corbin Wednesday.

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McCarthy firing and political polarization topics for EKU government students

The first Speaker of the House to be fired in U.S. history is providing a literal teachable moment for Kentucky students.

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