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Kamala Harris needs a VP candidate. Could a governor fit the bill?
In her search for a running mate in her presidential bid, Vice President Kamala Harris is said to be eyeing a clutch of contenders with executive experience enhanced by...
After cyber-attack on Jefferson County Clerk, Fayette counterpart discusses precautions
Originally published by WEKU. Fayette County Clerk Susan Lamb said when she learned of the cyber-attack that virtually shut down the office of her Jefferson County counterpart last week,...
An eastern Kentucky animal shelter is swelling this summer
Republished from WEKU. The summer of 2024 is becoming an extremely busy time at many county animal shelters. That’s definitely the case in one far-eastern Kentucky facility. “I mean...
Lots of golf clubs swinging at Lexington’s public courses
Originally published by WEKU. What’s been characterized as a “surge in golf” in central Kentucky has benefitted Lexington public courses. That trend is continuing this summer. Parks and Recreation...
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Beshear’s PAC has raised $493,000, but given little so far to help other candidates
FRANKFORT — Gov. Andy Beshear’s political action committee raised $493,000 in its first six months, but so far it has made few contributions to fulfill its purpose of helping...
Mitsubishi Electric U.S. repurposing manufacturing site in Maysville
Republished from WEKU. A manufacturing facility in Maysville is being repurposed by Mitsubishi Electric U.S. The facility will produce heat pump compressors. During a press conference on Thursday, Governor...
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No need to further victimize children through legislative ineptitude or gubernatorial stubbornness
Gov. Andy Beshear and Auditor of Public Accounts Allison Ball squared off earlier this month in a legal dispute over the auditor’s access to iTWIST, a database maintained by...
Kentucky’s June unemployment rate higher than in 2023
Republished from WEKU. Kentucky has seen a rise in unemployment over the past year in most of the counties. The unemployment rate did fall in 10 counties. 110 counties...
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U.S. home prices hit a record high as sales fell. Here’s how housing experts explain the trend
U.S. median home prices hit a record high for the second month in a row as sales continued to fall, according to a report released this week, as potential...
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VP Harris meets with Netanyahu to discuss Israel-Hamas war in Gaza
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris, the likely Democratic nominee for president, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday afternoon, a day after he vowed to Congress that...