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Google plans to power a new data center with fossil fuels, yet release almost no emissions – here’s how its carbon capture tech works
As AI data centers spring up across the country, their energy demand and resulting greenhouse gas emissions are raising concerns. With servers and energy-intensive cooling systems constantly running, these buildings can use anywhere from a few megawatts of power for a small data center to more than 100 megawatts for a hyperscale data center.…
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2025 Rural Writing Contest Best Essay: ‘God, Guns, and Baseball’
I found my fourth grade class picture from 1986. Aside from the graininess of the photo and the feathered hairstyles on some of the girls, it could be hard to distinguish that the photo is more than thirty-five years old. Sure, the world has made huge technological advances with the invention of digital cameras…
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City crews to monitor roads throughout the evening
Streets & Roads and Water Quality crews continue to treat neighborhood roads that are included in the snow plan. Several crews from the day shift will stay on until 8 p.m. to treat any problem areas, while the night crew will report and handle all calls as needed until 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 3. …
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KYTC District 7 personnel remain on alert Low temperatures continue
KYTC District 7 personnel remain on alert Low temperatures continue LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 2, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises that crews will continue to monitor routes. Personnel will treat and patrol routes for counties within the district as needed. Wet roads can present hazardous driving conditions. Motorists should remember that as temperatures drop…
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Closure scheduled for Ecton Road/KY 1960 in Clark County
Cross drain pipe replacement LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 2, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of a scheduled closure for Ecton Road/KY 1960. The temporary closure is necessary for cross drain replacement operations. Monday, December 8 – 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Tuesday, December 9 – 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Ecton Road/KY 1960…
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Traffic pattern changes for Richmond, Madison County
Traffic pattern changes for Richmond, Madison County City of Richmond Christmas Parade LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 2, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of traffic changes scheduled for Richmond, Madison County. Temporary adjustments will be necessary for the City of Richmond’s Christmas Parade happening at 7:00pm on Friday, December 5, 2025. The…
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HDI grant to advance employer engagement strategies in vocational rehabilitation
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 2, 2025) — The University of Kentucky’s Human Development Institute (HDI) received $3.2 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Education to support a nationwide effort to engage employers and improve job opportunities for people with disabilities. The “Training Innovation Project (TIP): Demand-Side Employer Engagement Strategies in Vocational Rehabilitation” focuses on…
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New nutritional science opportunity at UK helps expand medical students’ education
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 2, 2025) — Two students at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine have had unique learning and training opportunities thanks to generous contributions to a new gift account. Sara Police, Ph.D., director of Nutritional Sciences Education, is managing the gifted funds. They’ve allowed Police to work closely with medical students Elizabeth McCauley…
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KYTC District 7 Ready for Winter Weather in Central Kentucky
District 7 personnel will remain on duty today, tonight LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 1, 2025) – Kentucky Department of Highways District 7 crews will remain on duty today and overnight into Tuesday as a winter storm is expected to bring rain, sleet, and snow to the region. Travel impacts are expected by the morning commute, and…
