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‘How quiet can the night be?’ E. Ky. Whip-poor-will study aims to combat decline
Whip-poor-wills in the state and across the eastern half of the country are experiencing a severe “rapid and sustained” decline that scientists say has been happening for decades.
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Lexington activates heat emergency plan as temperatures soar into mid-90s
Lexington activated Phase One of its Heat Plan as temperatures climbed to the mid-90s, triggering city protocols to protect vulnerable residents through Thursday.
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Kipngok advances to steeplechase final on opening day of NCAA Championships
Kentucky sophomore Collins Kiprop Kipngok advanced to the NCAA steeplechase final by winning his semifinal with a season-best 8:24.39 on the opening day of the championships in Eugene, Oregon on June 10.
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FCPS Places Superintendent on Leave, Names Bradford Acting Leader
The Fayette County Public School Board placed Superintendent Manny Liggins on leave Wednesday and named Assistant Superintendent Bill Bradford as acting superintendent following a closed-session board meeting.
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Fayette Schools Board Places Liggins on Paid Administrative Leave
The Fayette County Board of Education voted unanimously to place Superintendent Demetrus Liggins on paid administrative leave pending an employment review. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Bill Bradford was named acting superintendent.
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Nearly 2,200 Lexington residents to receive medical debt relief
Nearly 2,200 Fayette County residents will receive notices that their medical debt has been forgiven in the third wave of a local medical debt relief initiative.
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KYTC warns of lane closures on Harrodsburg Road at Lane Allen
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet closed lanes on Harrodsburg Road at Lane Allen Road on June 11 to repair a pavement dip at the busy south Lexington intersection.
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UK Football Releases 2026 Kickoff Times, TV Designations
The SEC announced Kentucky football’s 2026 kickoff times and television designations, featuring at least four consecutive night conference games. The schedule opens Sept. 5 against Youngstown State and concludes Nov. 28 against Louisville under new head coach Will Stein.
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Kentucky tourism maintains strength despite national slowdown
Kentucky’s tourism industry is posting record numbers in 2025, bucking a national trend of declining international travel to the United States. The state’s continued strength demonstrates the enduring appeal of its attractions.
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‘What’s the alternative?’: US Sens. Cruz, Cantwell urge buy-in on college sports bill
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan pair of U.S. senators promoted their legislation Wednesday to set national standards for college athletes’ compensation, calling the compromise bill the best available option. GOP Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas and Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington state — the top members of the Senate committee with jurisdiction over the…