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Best ways to stay safe as extreme summer heat grips Kentucky and Indiana
WDRB - Kentucky
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The heat and humidity have been relentless this summer in Kentucky and Indiana. The area hasn't had much of a break since mid-June. With heat indexes this week well above 100, there are advisories and warnings telling...
Kentucky’s campaign to improve rural cancer care is a national model. Federal cuts threaten its progress
STAT - Massachusetts
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July 23, 2025
IRVINE, Ky. — The giant inflatable colon loomed over the rural health clinic, pink undulations exclaiming its presence to all who passed by. Caught by a breeze, the intestine tugged at a metal handrail where Tonya Pauley had tied it down. Those...
Kentucky organ transplant investigation has ripple effect on local organ procurement organizations
ABC7 - California
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July 24, 2025
AZUZA, Calif. (KABC) -- At OneLegacy, each organ donor who passes through its organ recovery center is given an honor walk. It's a solemn tradition where hospital staff and loved ones stand shoulder-to-shoulder along a hallway to pay tribute to...
Eastern Kentucky's ATV trail system continues to grow
WCHS - West Virginia
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PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WCHS) — Friday morning Floyd County leaders officially opened the newest ATV trail in eastern Kentucky's system that has expanded through three counties and benefited the entire region. The opening at German Bridge Campground...
Kentucky man wins $100K combining late friend's lottery numbers with brother's birthday
WLKY - Kentucky
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July 23, 2025
A Kentucky man won $100,000 playing the Pick 4 lottery game by combining numbers from two important people in his life. The man, from Estill County, purchased four $10 Pick 3 tickets during the lottery's "14 Days of Christmas in July" promotion,...
Major tourism project underway in Eastern Kentucky
WYMT - Kentucky
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July 25, 2025
CLAY COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Backroads of Appalachia signed a lease agreement with First Frontier of Appalachia on Friday. Officials say the million dollar tourism project will open new doors for Owsley County and Eastern Kentucky tourism. The first...
Kentucky program encouraging more people to explore the outdoors now featured in new documentary
WKYT - Kentucky
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July 23, 2025
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) -In the summer months, we often spend more time outdoors, but what if we use nature as a learning tool year-round? An idea in 2014 to get children and adults to explore the forests and creeks around them in Kentucky has been...
Kentucky AG urging NCAA to revoke titles awarded to transgender athletes
WDRB - Kentucky
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is urging the NCAA to restore the records, titles, and awards of female athletes who competed against transgender women in collegiate events. In a letter sent Monday to NCAA...
Malachi Moreno enjoying growth process since arriving at Kentucky
On3
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July 25, 2025
One could almost sense the nods coming from across the country earlier this week when Kentucky’s Mark Pope was asked for his early impressions on one of the Wildcats’ highly regarded freshmen. It was the fine line that almost every coach walks...
2025-26 Kentucky WBB Position Preview: Power Forward
On3
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July 25, 2025
This is the fourth edition of KSR’s 2025-26 Kentucky Women’s Basketball Position Preview series. In this series, we’ll go through each of the five positions — point guard, shooting guard, small forward, power forward and center — and we’ll break...
Federal education funding to be released to Kentucky, officials say
Courier-Journal - Kentucky
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The Kentucky Department of Education learned July 25 that the remainder of frozen federal education funds will be released to the commonwealth starting next week. The Kentucky Department Education commissioner said it is unclear how much money the...
King Of The Turf Handicapping Challenge Set For Sept. 6 At Kentucky Downs
Yahoo Sports
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King Of The Turf Handicapping Challenge Set For Sept. 6 At Kentucky Downs originally appeared on Paulick Report. Kentucky Downs will host its annual “King of the Turf Handicapping Challenge” on Sept. 6 and has added a presenting sponsor, Race...
Skilled Nursing Dealbook: MONTICELLOAM Provides $435M for Skilled Nursing Transactions in Kentucky, New York
Skilled Nursing News
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July 25, 2025
MONTICELLOAM closed $218 million in financing for a portfolio of 18 skilled nursing facilities across Kentucky, along with $217 million in bridge loans for four SNFs in New York. $218M in financing for 18 SNFs in Kentucky MONTICELLOAM announced...
Restaurants call decision to move Kentucky Oaks to primetime as "simply devastating"
WLKY - Kentucky
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July 25, 2025
The Kentucky Oaks is getting a much later post time to guarantee a primetime spot on TV. Last year's post was 6:03 p.m., following about a 10-minute weather delay. A lot of people began leaving the track shortly after, just in time for dinner. But...
LG&E to extend use of Louisville coal unit, citing surging power need
Courier-Journal - Kentucky
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LG&E and KU announced plans to extend the life of a coal-fired generating unit in Jefferson County. LG&E and KU are requesting to extend the use of a coal-fired generating unit at its Mill Creek power plant in Jefferson County and give up plans...
Police name suspect in Kentucky bank robbery
WKYT - Kentucky
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July 25, 2025
CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. (WKYT) - Authorities are looking for a man accused of robbing a bank in a Kentucky town. The Campbellsville Police Department says around 9 a.m. Friday morning, the Citizens Bank & Trust on Main Street was robbed. Police say...
Shannon the Dude Brings the Heat (Sort Of) at Lexington Legends Game
On3
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July 30, 2025
You can say many things about Shannon the Dude. He’s a rock-jock who doubles as a producer for Kentucky Sports Radio, while also serving as the host of the KSR Pre-Show. On top of all of that, he’s the OVW World Radio Heavyweight Champion. His job...
Fancy Farm Picnic political speaking: An exciting throwback to civil discourse
Mayfield Messenger - Kentucky
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Dating back to the late 1800s, the Fancy Farm Picnic historically serves as a moment of fellowship and a charitable fundraiser for the event’s sponsor, St. Jerome Catholic Church. As the picnic grew to attract thousands across the region, that...
Circa Sports soft launches largest sportsbook in Kentucky at The Mint Gaming Hall
Yogonet International
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July 25, 2025
Circa Sports has launched what is billed as the largest sportsbook in Kentucky, located inside The Mint Gaming Hall at Kentucky Downs in Franklin. The 5,100-square-foot venue is also one of the largest east of the Mississippi River, according to...
Kentucky Earns Team Academic Excellence Award
BVM Sports
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July 23, 2025
The Kentucky baseball team earned the Team Academic Excellence Award for the eighth consecutive year, the American Baseball Coaches Association announced. UK is the only school in the Southeastern Conference to receive the honor each of the last...