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Beshear joins 25 states suing over FEMA grant conditions
Gov. Andy Beshear has joined 25 states in suing FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security over what they describe as coercive conditions attached to federal disaster assistance grants.
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51 pounds of meth, a kilo press and three federal drug cases in a single Lexington week
In about 48 hours, federal agents in Lexington charged three men with drug trafficking in separate cases — headlined by roughly 51 pounds of methamphetamine, a kilo press and an AR-style rifle seized from Tararey Taylor. The other two: a man found asleep at the wheel with meth and fentanyl at New Circle Road,…
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Tariffs threaten Kentucky bourbon exports amid trade tensions
President Trump’s new tariffs on Canadian products threaten Kentucky’s bourbon industry, which has repeatedly faced trade barriers affecting its major export markets and rural economy.
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Skinner to Join Delaware County Athletic Hall of Fame
Kentucky volleyball coach Craig Skinner will be inducted into the Delaware County Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday in his hometown of Muncie, Indiana, joining 10 other members in the Class of 2026.
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Alexandria Drive to close for repairs ahead of full resurfacing project
A 300-foot section of Alexandria Drive will close from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 28-30 for stabilization repairs ahead of a planned full resurfacing project.
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A second FMC Lexington guard has pleaded guilty in the cover-up of an inmate beating
Jonathan Grady Vago pleaded guilty Wednesday to falsifying a report about the June 2025 beating of an inmate at the Federal Medical Center in Lexington — the second guard convicted in the cover-up. The officer who threw the punches, Ryan Carnahan, pleaded guilty in May. A third officer who entered the cell has not…
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Pope Bullish on Revamped Kentucky Basketball Squad as Summer Workouts Wind Down
Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope expressed optimism about the 2026-27 Wildcats roster Friday, citing strong progress during six weeks of summer practice and praising the team’s depth, versatility, and ball-handling options heading into the new season.
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Heard, Rodriguez Named Preseason All-SEC Athletes for UK Football
Kentucky football seniors Lance Heard and Willie Rodriguez earned preseason All-SEC honors as the Wildcats prepare for their 2026 season under new head coach Will Stein.
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States move to limit classroom screen time
After school cellphone bans passed many statehouses with bipartisan support in recent legislative sessions, state lawmakers are turning to legislation governing how long students should spend looking at screens. This year, four states passed laws restricting or regulating screen time for students from childcare through fifth grade. Iowa capped digital instruction at 60 minutes…
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FCPS opens 2026-27 meal assistance application July 27
Fayette County Public Schools is opening applications July 27 for free and reduced-price meals in the 2026-27 school year. Families must reapply annually, with eligibility based on household income.