Kentucky News
Adams was selected for the award because he worked across party lines to expand early voting in the Bluegrass State and has spoken out against election denialism.
The Commonwealth
Lexington/Richmond News
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Primary Election 2024 is two weeks away and a central Kentucky voting official has some concerns about voter turnout. Primary voting in May is traditionally much lower than a General Election in November
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The symbolic vote comes after a proposal from Capilouto that would transition the University Senate to one of four groups that would advise the President on decision making. Opponents say that advisory role would greatly reduce the Senate’s direct policy-making power on campus.
Off the Beaten Path with Sam Dick
Sam Dick
Sam Dick travels to Manchester, Kentucky to visit a woman who has made it her mission to help recovering addicts
Sam Dick visited a Franklin County farm featuring artistic sculptures from across the globe
Eastern Standard
The focus of Episode 4 of Democracy Optimist, an Eastern Standard special election year series: 4.6 million Americans have lost their right to vote because of a felony conviction due to a policy known as felon disenfranchisement. The policy has a disproportionate impact on people of color given our criminal legal system.
Kentucky Arts & Culture
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A Kentucky flute maker on a mission to educate people about his Native American heritage prepares for Native Dawn Flute Gathering
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“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.
Today's Interview
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Arts Contributor Kate Savage talks with Artist Wylie Caudill.
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Our monthly conversation with EKU President David McFaddin
More Kentucky News Stories
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Governor Beshear says a six-day economic trip to Germany last week proved successful in more ways than one. The governor said he had about 20 meetings and joked he saw a lot of board rooms across Germany.
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The central Kentucky community of Paris will experience a change in a basic service which carries more meaning than just solid waste collection. It’s being referred to as an “environmental justice” move.
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Two Fayette County high schoolers have tested positive for whooping cough. The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department made the announcement Monday.
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An infectious disease specialist at the University of Kentucky has just written a column about the dangers of measles.
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The Commonwealth has seen its share of natural disasters, particularly over the last three years. Recovery comes in various forms.
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