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Body found in Laurel County believed to be suspected I-75 gunman Joseph Couch
The Commonwealth
Lexington/Richmond News
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The Lexington Police Department is applying for a U.S. Justice Department grant worth up to 117-thousand dollars. According to public information officer Sergeant Guy Miller, the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance grant would help officers in a wide variety of scenarios.
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After a package leaking powder was received at the state Board of Elections Tuesday, some county clerks are stepping up safety procedures.
Off the Beaten Path with Sam Dick
Sam Dick
Sam Dick traveled to Richmond to meet three women really into basket weaving
Sam Dick visited Lexington to learn about a foundation that helps performers and those fighting cancer
Eastern Standard
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It is arguably the most sensitive social issue as the November 5 General Election nears: abortion and women's reproductive rights.
Kentucky Arts & Culture
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People in eastern Kentucky who survived the devastating 2022 flood are rebuilding their lives despite feeling the continued effects of the disaster. Troublesome Rising: An Evening of Art and Activism is an event in Northern Kentucky that will feature some of the writers included in a new anthology that documents the 2022 flood.
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Catfish Alley Folk School presents resources that help deepen an understanding of Kentucky musical and folk art traditions.
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
More Kentucky News Stories
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Lexington city officials continue to examine ways to address homelessness in the central Kentucky community. The discussion Tuesday at City Hall included talk of additional resources.
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For more than eight decades September has offered opportunities for those in the Thoroughbred business. At least a two-fold opportunity. One for breeders from central Kentucky and far away places and another for buyers, looking for one more competitive racehorse. All at the Keeneland Yearling Sale.
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Lexington Habitat for Humanity is celebrating a milestone in its 38-year history. Work is underway on the City’s 500th homebuyer household.
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A southern Kentucky community is grieving after the shooting death of a sheriff’s deputy Monday night. State police say Russell County Deputy Josh Phipps was helping them apprehend a suspect who’d fled on foot when gunshots were exchanged and Phipps was wounded
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Authorities reallocate resources in I-75 shooter manhunt, focus now shifted to area communities
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