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Republican's request for Pulaski school employees' …
WEB4 hours ago · Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman’s office has denied a Republican political strategist’s open records request and sided with Pulaski County Schools regarding communications about a proposed constitutional amendment that …
Beshear warns of flash flooding, wind gusts risk as remnants of ...
WEB3 days ago · Gov. Andy Beshear warned Kentuckians to avoid traveling on roads Friday and to be ready for a risk of flooding and power outages as remnants of Hurricane Helene impact Kentucky. Beshear said in a Friday morning briefing that state employees were being sent home early to get ahead of expected peak ...
Kentucky is in statewide drought, increasing wildfire risk and ...
WEB6 days ago · State environmental officials have declared a drought across all counties in Kentucky as the state has seen significantly less rainfall than usual in recent weeks. The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, coordinating with a drought monitoring team representing various agencies, declared ...
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WEB3 days ago · U.S. government unveils charges against Iranians who hacked into Trump 2024 campaign BY: Ashley Murray - September 27, 2024 WASHINGTON — U.S. law enforcement on Friday announced charges against three Iranians who allegedly stole materials from former President Donald Trump’s campaign and tried to pass them to news media and Democrats in an attempt to influence the 2024 election.
COVID-19 on the rise in Kentucky - Kentucky Lantern
WEBAug 6, 2024 · LOUISVILLE — COVID-19 is “alive and well” in Kentucky, cautions infectious disease expert Dr. Mark Burns, as hospitalizations for the virus rise and students and teachers head back to school. Kentucky’s Cabinet for Health and Family Services data shows an uptick in emergency department visits and hospitalizations from COVID-19 …
Beshear says he's focused on Kentucky; others say his time in the ...
WEBAug 19, 2024 · Gov. Andy Beshear says the media spotlight on him when he was considered a potential running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate, has the potential to make a difference for Kentucky if …
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WEBABOUT US. The Kentucky Lantern is an independent, nonpartisan, free news service. We’re based in Frankfort a short walk from the Capitol, but all of Kentucky is our beat. We focus on how decisions made in the marble halls of power ripple through the lives of Kentuckians. We bring attention to injustices and hold institutions and officials ...
What’s next for Kentucky’s Liberty Republicans?
WEBMay 24, 2024 · Liberty Republicans see good signs for their movement in Kentucky after most of their incumbents won in Tuesday’s primary and a couple of challengers defeated more establishment-type GOP lawmakers. The successes came despite Liberty candidates being largely outspent. Looking ahead, Liberty Republicans are …
As early voting begins, use it or risk losing it, says Kentucky's chief ...
WEBMay 16, 2024 · Adams was recently named the 2024 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award winner for “expanding voting rights and standing up for free and fair elections despite party opposition and death threats from election deniers.”. When asked if he thought confidence in Kentucky elections had changed in recent years, Adams said he believes most Kentucky voters trust the elections process based on ...
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