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State funding for Kentucky Horse Park covers competition and casual observer interests

The Kentucky Horse Park is getting a $39 million shot in the arm. The infusion of state money will impact the almost 50-year-old facility honoring the horse in a variety of ways.

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Federal funding expected to pave the way toward expansion of plastics recycling in Lexington

Lexington’s mayor is proposing some funding go towards catchup maintenance at the Recycle Center. There are also plans to expand the acceptable material list.

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Madison County Tenants Union marches against nationwide, statewide homelessness crises

Members of the Madison County Tenants Union marched in Berea Monday in response to the state legislature’s passage of House Bill 5, and to raise awareness to the Grants Pass v. Johnson case in front of the Supreme Court.

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Kentuckians can see 'Pink moon' and Halley's Comet-related meteor in next few weeks

The pink moon will peak Tuesday and it’s worth looking for – even though it’s not pink. That’s according to Mark Pitts, an assistant professor at Eastern Kentucky University’s Department of Physics, Geosciences and Astronomy.

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Lexington city officials unveil new public input website

The City of Lexington has a new website that Mayor Linda Gorton and city council members say will improve communication with residents.

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Woodford County hosts two Main Street Clean Sweeps on Earth Day

Dozens of volunteers spent part of their Saturday picking up garbage in the Woodford County cities of Versailles and Midway.

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Millions in funding coming for projects in Elliott County

Work is set to begin on a $4.6 million combination emergency services center in Elliott County.

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Bechtel-Parsons Blue Grass gives $300,000 gift to help expand mental health services in central Kent

The company was hired to destroy the chemical weapons at the Blue Grass Army Depot

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With Kentucky home values rising, some property owners are about to get a dose of sticker shock

Some Kentuckians are dealing with sticker shock after receiving their property tax assessments.

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Kentucky State Senate resolution urges federal payment for horseracing integrity and safety costs

In one of his final actions as Senate Majority Floor Leader, Damon Thayer attained voice-vote support for a resolution pertaining to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority

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Madison County historians, community members gather to dedicate Revolutionary War memorial plaque

It includes the names of those with either documented proof of military service or who otherwise helped the war’s cause.

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Catholic Action in Lexington to host rally/cookout Monday to ‘wrap our arms around’ homeless

Lexington homeless advocates and homeless persons will gather in Lexington Monday to rally against a bill that will become law after Governor Beshear’s veto was overridden April 12.

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Lexington Council Committee Reviews Suggestions for Boosting Minority and Women-Owned Business Conne

The City of Lexington is moving forward with various recommendations to improve its business climate with minority and women-owned businesses.

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A second chance focus at Kentucky Goodwill Opportunity Centers this month

A weekly community partners’ event at Lexington’s Goodwill Opportunity Center carried a slightly different meaning Thursday.

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Keeneland traveling exhibit honoring African American workers showcased in Frankfort

“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.

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State lottery to decide what businesses will be granted licenses to process, sell medical cannabis i

It comes as Beshear signed House Bill 829 into law Wednesday. The law moves up the licensing process’ start date to July 1, six months before medical cannabis is legalized in January.

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University of Kentucky has new guidelines for use of AI in research, classrooms and clinical setting

The University of Kentucky has new guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence.

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U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy to visit Kentucky for economic announcement

Deputy Secretary Turk will join Governor Beshear at Wieland Copper Recycling.

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Islamic Faith and Athletic Competition at Eastern Kentucky University

The word “diverse” might well describe many a college athletic team in 2024. As one example, the Eastern Kentucky University men’s and women’s track teams have members from around ten different countries. Some of those student-athletes were challenged on and off the track in a different way this spring.

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HPV vaccination the focus of a national conference in Lexington

Kentucky has a high percentage when it comes to cancers caused by human papillomavirus or H-P-V. Representatives of cancer centers from across the U.S. gathered in Lexington this week to discuss ways to raise vaccination rates.

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Lexington's VA, outpatient clinics offering 'whole health' approach for veterans

Lexington’s Veterans Affairs Health Care is taking a “whole health” approach for the veterans they serve.

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Berea College union hearing postponed by National Labor Relations Board

The hearing, which would have collected testimony before a potential union vote, was originally scheduled for March 27. The first postponement would have delayed the hearing to this Wednesday. It’s now scheduled for May 14.

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Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton proposes new $24 million senior center

Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton’s proposed budget for fiscal year ’25 includes $24 million for a new senior center that would be built near the fire station at Shillito Park.

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Springtime in Kentucky could mean COVID booster time as well

This springtime might just be the best time for many Kentuckians to consider getting another COVID booster shot. Kentucky Public Health Commissioner Dr. Stephen Stack said a newly developed booster is anticipated this fall.

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University of Kentucky faces lawsuit over alleged sexual assault by former swim coach

Two former University of Kentucky swim team members have sued the school, former coach Lars Jorgensen and athletic director Mitch Barnhart.

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