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LEXINGTON, Ky. — A Lexington woman, Brittany Nicole Parker, 28, has pleaded guilty to federal charges of possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, according to court documents filed Tuesday. Parker was indicted on the charges in October 2022. The plea agreement, filed in the U.S. District Court for the…
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FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky’s tourism industry celebrated a record-breaking year in 2022, generating nearly $13 billion in economic impact, according to state officials. However, a closer examination of the numbers, when adjusted for inflation, paints a slightly different picture. In an article published by the Associated Press on Tuesday, Bruce Schreiner reported that the…
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by Liam Niemeyer, Kentucky Lantern Kentucky’s utility regulator has approved more than $4 million in electricity cost discounts over several years for a Bitcoin mining operation being run by Kentucky’s largest coal producer. The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) in its Monday order said the economic development incentives offered by Louisville Gas and Electric…
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LEXINGTON, KY — As summer 2023 unfolds, the Fayette County Conservation District (FCCD) has released its seasonal newsletter, emphasizing the importance of conservation and the various programs and initiatives they’ve undertaken. Conservation and Education Grants The FCCD has always been at the forefront of promoting educational projects centered on conservation. This year, they witnessed…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. — A Lexington high school teacher, Kevin Lentz, 49, has been charged with 17 sexual offenses involving minors and has been placed on leave by the Fayette County district, according to a report by the Herald-Leader’s Valarie Honeycutt Spears. Lentz, an English teacher at Henry Clay High School, was arrested and charged…
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by McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern FANCY FARM — Kentucky Democrats and Republicans running for statewide offices echoed the tops of their tickets while trading jeers and heckles Saturday at the 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic. While the main spotlight was on gubernatorial candidates Republican Daniel Cameron and Democrat Andy Beshear, their running mates did not…
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by Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern During a crisis, parents of children with severe emotional disabilities must currently go to the hospital for help. They want the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services to offer a crisis hotline and crisis intervention services, among other services. This insight came from seven in-person and two virtual…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East, a leading facility dedicated to women’s and neonatal health services, has announced a significant boost to its labor and delivery care capabilities. A $125,000 grant from WHAS Crusade for Children will fund the purchase of new equipment to enhance care for premature babies and…
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Researchers found that the region could see a wave of climate-related migration. Early findings point to the need for robust infrastructure investments to support potentially growing population. By Janie Ekere, The Daily Yonder A new report from Invest Appalachia, a self-described social investment fund, looks at ways to bring economic development to Central Appalachia as…
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By Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News A federal appeals court panel voted 2-1 last Monday to allow Kentucky to enforce a recently enacted ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth while the law that imposed the ban works its way through the courts. The ruling will have a health impact on transgender youth undergoing…