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This weekend a central Kentucky fall tradition once again comes to a historic racetrack. Some of the popular activities are found outside the Keeneland grandstand.
The Commonwealth
Lexington/Richmond News
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This weekend a central Kentucky fall tradition once again comes to a historic racetrack. Some of the popular activities are found outside the Keeneland grandstand.
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Last month, defense officials saw a demonstration at the Blue Grass Army Depot of smart-camera technology meant to better detect active shooters.
Off the Beaten Path with Sam Dick
Sam Dick
Sam Dick traveled to Madison County to meet a Lexington couple on a mission to create a sanctuary for rescued wildlife
Sam Dick traveled to Richmond to meet three women really into basket weaving
Eastern Standard
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On Episode 15 of the Eastern Standard special series, Democracy Optimist:
Kentucky Arts & Culture
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hooks was well known for her writing focusing on race and gender, andbecame a professor-in-residence at the college starting in 2004.
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A new photo exhibit in Paris,Kentucky includes 50 framed prints of iconic pictures from the 2024 Olympic Games.
Today's Interview
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Melissa Helton is the literary arts director at Hindman Settlement School in Knott County and the editor of the new anthology documenting the July 2022 flood. It's called Troublesome Rising A Thousand-Year Flood in Eastern Kentucky
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Our monthly conversation with EKU President David McFaddin
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The winds have lessened and flood waters in some cases have receded. But, communities hit hard by Hurricane Helene and its remnants face a long road of recovery.
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The City of Lexington is accepting free drop-offs of storm debris at the Haley Pike Waste Management Facility through October 13th.
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Letcher County has a new sheriff. Tuesday, Judge-Executive Terry Adams appointed Deputy Billy Jones to fill the remainder of the term of Mickey Stines, who’s accused of fatally shooting District Judge Kevin Mullins September 19th.
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The Commonwealth was spared much of the structural damage compared to our southern neighbors in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. But the loss of power did affect thousands of households
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American Red Cross disaster responders from Kentucky are assisting Helene-ravaged communities in states south of the Commonwealth. There is still a need for additional volunteers.
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