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Around 300 leaders in business and government areas gathered in downtown Lexington for the 2024 Regional Summit. Governor Beshear told them a surging economy has the rest of the country looking up to the Commonwealth instead of looking down on the state.
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Stu JohnsonAround 300 leaders in business and government areas gathered in downtown Lexington for the 2024 Regional Summit. Governor Beshear told them a surging economy has the rest of the country looking up to the Commonwealth instead of looking down on the state. -
U.S. Attorney's OfficeThe U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against a Lexington landlord for alleged sexual harassment and retaliation. The suit names Adnan Shalash and 12 owners of rental properties as defendants.
Off the Beaten Path with Sam Dick
Sam Dick
Sam Dick went off the beaten path to a forest in Eastern Kentucky to learn about a new program trying to predict future flooding events in Appalachia
Sam Dick went Off the Beaten Path to learn about a grassroots effort called Kenya Girls Forward, and how they’re trying to change lives.
Eastern Standard
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MacArthur Fellows Program/MacArthur Fellows ProgramWhat is it like to learn you won the MacArthur Genius Award?
Kentucky Arts & Culture
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Cheri LawsonA new one-of-a-kind mural is on display in Northern Kentucky. Immersion Alley, the Wenzel House is an immersive art experience -
courtesy The McLain Family BandThe Kentucky Music Hall of Fame is getting ready to honor 12 inductees into its 2024 class One well-known group talked about the award
Today's Interview
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Carsen Bryant/EKUOur monthly conversation with EKU President David McFaddin -
by Michelle Franzetti/by Michelle FranzettiOn Today's Interview, Arts Contributor Kate Savage speaks to Jill Schinberg, who helps facilitate the student showcase.
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Although November in the Bluegrass has been fairly moderate so far, the weather situation is expected to change the next few days. And that could involve some light snow. -
Officials with Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government are working to keep up with an ever-growing number of short-term rentals. The City this week launched a 24/7 phone hotline and online reporting program for citizens to register complaints. -
Ukraine-born man living in central Kentucky discusses 1,000-day anniversary of war, hopes for futureTuesday marked the thousand-day anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine – and it’s a grim one for the estimated thousands of Ukrainians living in central Kentucky -
The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission is holding meetings this week to fill three of nine regional slots on its volunteer board. -
It’s a little after 11 on a Tuesday morning on Glenn Arvin Avenue. Catholic Action Center employee Dennis Johnson greets a regular who’s come to clean his clothes.
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