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Tates Creek Road bridge remains closed for repairs after flood damage
A bridge on Tates Creek Road in Madison County remains closed due to flood damage from last week’s storms. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says more in-depth repairs are needed before the bridge can safely reopen.
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Kentucky Medicaid work requirement set to take effect this month
Kentucky Medicaid recipients will face a new 80-hour monthly work, community service, education, or training requirement beginning in July 2026 to maintain health coverage.
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Beshear seeks federal aid for Kentucky flood-damaged counties
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is pursuing federal assistance for counties damaged by last week’s severe flooding that brought up to 10 inches of rain to parts of the state.
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Lexington delays spending of $8M opioid settlement funds
Fayette County has received more than $8 million in opioid settlement funds but has yet to spend any of the money while city and county officials develop plans for its use.
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KDE selects 16 new members for student advisory council
The Kentucky Department of Education has selected 16 high school students for the 2026-2027 Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council, joining nine returning members to provide student feedback on critical education issues.
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Where to seek care matters for costs, Anthem official says
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s Kentucky president says patients can save significant money and time by choosing appropriate care settings for non-emergency medical needs, from urgent care clinics to ambulatory surgery centers instead of hospital emergency rooms.
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Retired Green Berets Open $200M Somerset Distillery, Tourism Attraction
Horse Soldier Bourbon, founded by retired Green Berets, opened Horse Soldier Farms in Somerset, a $200 million distillery and tourism destination overlooking Lake Cumberland. The facility will serve as the southern anchor of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.
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Kentucky women’s soccer unveils 2026 schedule featuring Louisville return
Kentucky women’s soccer announced its 2026 schedule, featuring the return of the Louisville rivalry for the first time in eight years and matches against eight teams that participated in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. All home matches at the Bell Soccer Complex will be free to the public.
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KATLC Board to Meet July 10 in New Room Location
The Kentucky Assistive Technology Loan Corporation will hold a special board meeting on July 10 in a newly designated room location, the Education and Workforce Cabinet announced.
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Elizabethtown domestic violence program avoids closure
It’s also expanding its shelter, advocacy and other services.