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Dozens of mine safety field offices in Kentucky and across the country would close under a proposal by the federal Department of Government Efficiency. According to an analysis by the nonprofit Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center, offices in Barbourville and Harlan are on a list of seven in Kentucky slated for closure. Brendan Muckian-Bates, policy…

FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government faced off against the local police union Thursday at the Kentucky Supreme Court over the city’s controversial ban on “no-knock” warrants, an issue thrust into prominence after the killing of Breonna Taylor in 2020, Courthouse News Service reports. At the heart of the debate is whether…

Kentucky lawmakers have opened a path for more public universities to offer professional and advanced degree programs. Senate Bill 77, which received bipartisan support in the General Assembly and was signed into law by Gov. Andy Beshear, allows the state’s universities to seek approval to start professional and PhD programs. Aaron Thompson, president of…

April’s Board of Health meeting; we took a moment to shine a spotlight on two amazing individuals who are making a real difference in our community. We’re excited to share that Dr. Abeni El-Amin and Dr. Lindsey Jasinski, were honored with the Dr. Rice C. Leach Public Health Hero Award! This award recognizes individuals who meet the following criteria:…

Kentucky ranks among the worst states for seasonal allergies from early spring through late fall, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Dr. Arfa Faiz, allergist at the University of Kentucky, said the first step is identifying whether the symptoms are driven by allergies or another culprit. She explained allergy testing can…

The Social Security Administration backtracked on a new plan, set to take effect today, that would have required more people to apply for benefits in person instead of by phone. Older Kentuckians say they’ve worked hard their whole lives for their benefits, and are relieved the changes won’t go into effect. Older residents in…

Kentucky’s 2025 legislative session is officially done. Lawmakers left Frankfort more than a week ago, and Gov. Andy Beshear just signed off on the last bill on his desk.  So, what exactly happened this session? And where do things go from here? I’ve been covering the legislative session for Queer Kentucky for the last…

Frankfort is one of a number of communities across Kentucky grappling with a deluge of flash flooding from torrential rainfall over the past several days. More than a foot of rain in some parts of the state has caused rivers to rise, leading to evacuations along the Kentucky River. Emergency officials have asked Frankfort…

Appalachian communities in Kentucky are poised to become manufacturing hubs for the wind energy industry, experts say. The region’s workforce, accessible transportation routes, and stash of coal ash deposits — which contain rare earth metals needed for turbine production — all point to a role for Appalachia in the industry’s supply chain. Larry Holloway,…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — A Lexington man with a history of drug trafficking and a past manslaughter conviction has pleaded guilty to federal charges involving large-scale narcotics distribution and firearms possession, according to court documents unsealed Friday in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky. Keenan J. McLaughlin, also known as “Chief,” entered a guilty…