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Kentucky Public Radio @kentuckypublicradio.org · 15h

Gov. Andy Beshear and other Kentucky officials will travel to Ireland, the United Kingdom and France next week to meet with business leaders and trade officials. From @weku.bsky.social

Governor Beshear and other officials are going on an international trade mission

Kentucky officials will travel to Ireland, the United Kingdom and France next week to meet with business leaders and trade officials.

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WKMS @wkmsfm.bsky.social · 3d

ICYMI it on @npr.org's Morning Edition, WKMS news director @doperle.bsky.social's feature takes a look at California-based General Matter's privately developed uranium enrichment plant in western Kentucky and what it means in the grand scheme of things when it comes to nuclear energy in the U.S.

First privately funded uranium enrichment plant in U.S. to be built in Kentucky

A California-based firm plans to build the first privately funded uranium enrichment plant in Kentucky amid efforts to bolster the country's domestic uranium enrichment.

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Kentucky Public Radio @kentuckypublicradio.org · 1d

Several GOP legislators say Gov. Beshear needs to find the funds to bolster Kentucky’s senior meal program, or he should call a special session. From @sylviaruthg.lpm.org #kyga26

Kentucky GOP lawmakers demand more funds for senior meal — even if it takes a special session

Several GOP legislators say the governor needs to find the funds to bolster Kentucky’s senior meal program, or he should call a special session.

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Kentucky Public Radio @kentuckypublicradio.org · 1d

A Kentucky amputee baseball team - coached honorarily by Phillies great John Kruk - is bringing a documentary screening and awareness about diversity in sports to Bowling Green. From WKU:

Kentucky amputee baseball team bringing documentary screening and love of sports to Bowling Green

Players are U.S. military veterans, active duty personnel, Wounded Warriors, and current or former amputee college baseball players.

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Kentucky Public Radio @kentuckypublicradio.org · 1d

After requesting guidance from the Kentucky attorney general, the Oldham County Board of Education voted unanimously not to accept a proposal for Bible-based moral education group Lifewise that would operate during school hours. From @sylviaruthg.lpm.org #kyga26

Oldham Co. schools reject Bible program during school hours in unanimous vote

After requesting guidance from the Kentucky attorney general, the Oldham County Board of Education voted not to accept a proposal for Bible-based moral education group Lifewise.

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Kentucky Public Radio @kentuckypublicradio.org · 2d

Local tourism offices greet Mammoth Cave National Park visitors amid government shutdown. From @derekparham.bsky.social at WKU:

Local tourism offices greet Mammoth Cave National Park visitors amid government shutdown

While the visitor center at Mammoth Cave National Park is closed during the federal government shutdown, tourism offices from the nearby region are helping visitors make the most of their south-centra...

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Kentucky Public Radio @kentuckypublicradio.org · 2d

Nearly 100,000 Kentuckians who signed up for health insurance through the state exchange (kynect) will likely have to grapple with increased health insurance premiums, as federal tax credits for Affordable Care Act plans are set expire at the end of the year. From @sylviaruthg.lpm.org

Nearly 100K Kentuckians could see higher health insurance premiums

Kentuckians who get their health insurance through the state exchange will likely see their premiums go up if enhanced federal tax credits tied to the Affordable Care Act expire at the year’s end.

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Kentucky Public Radio @kentuckypublicradio.org · 2d

Four London city council members skipped a regular public meeting this week amid tension with Mayor Randall Weddle. The council previously impeached and removed Weddle from office, but a judge reinstated the mayor last week. From @weku.bsky.social

London, Ky. city councilmembers skip meeting amid legal cases

Four city councilmembers in London skipped a regular public meeting earlier this week amid tension between the group and Mayor Randall Weddle.

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Kentucky Public Radio @kentuckypublicradio.org · 3d

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is suing Roblox, calling the gaming and social media platform the “website of choice for child predators.” From WKU:

Kentucky attorney general files suit against Roblox, alleges it's unsafe for children

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is suing Roblox, calling the gaming and social media platform the “website of choice for child predators.”

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Kentucky Public Radio @kentuckypublicradio.org · 3d

Data from the @kypolicy.bsky.social study shows one county jail in Kentucky had contracted with ICE to hold roughly 120 detainees in January. By August, nine county jails held more than 900.

Report: Kentucky jails contracting with ICE have 659% increase in detainees this year

Data from the study shows one county jail in Kentucky had contracted with ICE to hold roughly 120 detainees in January. By August, nine county jails held more than 900.

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Kentucky Public Radio @kentuckypublicradio.org · 3d

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman pushing for EPA to repeal federal carbon emission regulations. From WKU:

Kentucky Attorney General pushing for EPA to repeal federal carbon emission regulations

In an 88-page letter to the EPA, Attorney General Russell Coleman is encouraging the agency to move forward with a proposal to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding.

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Kentucky Public Radio @kentuckypublicradio.org · 3d

Former Louisville Metro Police Detective Brett Hankison has been ordered to report to prison on Thursday. He was sentenced to 33 months in prison for his role in the raid on Breonna Taylor's apartment. From @byrobertor.lpm.org at @lpm.org

Ex-officer convicted of violating Breonna Taylor’s rights ordered to report to prison

Brett Hankison was sentenced to 33 months in prison for his role in the raid on Breonna Taylor's apartment.

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Kentucky Public Radio @kentuckypublicradio.org · 4d

The Public Service Commission approved a $40 million rate increase for Duke Energy's northern Kentucky customers in an order last week. From @weku.bsky.social

Utility bills for northern Kentuckians expected to rise following Duke Energy rate increase

Utility bills for northern Kentuckians in five counties are expected to go up.

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Kentucky Public Radio @kentuckypublicradio.org · 4d

Kline said concerns about certain adolescent and young adult books discussing sexuality and diversity have some merit, but did not express the belief that books containing LGBTQ+ themes are inherently harmful to children in Daviess County. From WKU:

Daviess County Public Library’s newest board appointment splits community as officials call for ‘healing’

Tim Kline is an attorney with 15 years of experience and a pastor at the Christ the Redeemer parish, associated with the Anglican Church of North America. His appointment may prove pivotal in an ongoi...

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Kentucky Public Radio @kentuckypublicradio.org · 4d

Paducah City Commission axes fire captain who heads local union. He claims it was retaliation. From @hannahsaad.bsky.social at @wkmsfm.bsky.social

Paducah City Commission axes fire captain who heads local union. He claims it was retaliation.

The Paducah City Commission unanimously voted during a marathon-length special called meeting Friday to fire a captain in the Paducah Fire Department who also leads the local firefighters union. Durin...

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Kentucky Public Radio @kentuckypublicradio.org · 4d

Senior centers across Kentucky are now facing a budgetary shortfalls, with many cutting programs and reducing meal delivery services that employees say do more than just keep enrollees fed. From @doperle.bsky.social at @wkmsfm.bsky.social

Budget shortfalls for meal programs could leave many Kentucky seniors hungry

Senior centers across the Bluegrass State are now facing a budgetary shortfall that has many cutting programs and reducing meal delivery services that employees say do more than just keep enrollees fe...

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Kentucky Public Radio @kentuckypublicradio.org · 4d

Democrat Amy McGrath, who has lost two high-profile races for Congress, announced another bid for Sen. Mitch McConnell’s open seat Monday. From @sylviaruthg.lpm.org #kysen

Amy McGrath announces another bid for US Senate in Kentucky

Democrat Amy McGrath, who has lost two high-profile races for Congress, announced a bid for Sen. Mitch McConnell’s open seat Monday.

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Ryan Van Velzer @ryanvanvelzer.bsky.social · 7d

Covington Police arrested CityBeat photo intern Lucas Griffith during a march on the Roebling Bridge in July. The case has made national headlines and drawn protest from press freedom groups. www.lpm.org/news/2025-10...

Jury finds Roebling protest journalist guilty of 1 misdemeanor, not guilty of 3 others

Covington Police arrested CityBeat photo intern Lucas Griffith during a march on the Roebling Bridge in July. The case has made national headlines and drawn protest from press freedom groups.

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Ryan Van Velzer @ryanvanvelzer.bsky.social · 7d

Wind turbines are slowly emerging in Kentucky’s energy scene, but some communities are hesitant www.lpm.org/news/2025-10...

Wind turbines are slowly emerging in Kentucky’s energy scene, but some communities are hesitant

As more renewable energy sources come onto the grid, Kentucky is trying to find its role in this emerging economy.

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Kentucky Public Radio @kentuckypublicradio.org · 8d

The Trump administration is trying
to deport longtime Indiana businessman with a green card who is suffering from a brain tumor. He has been kept in custody at a northern Kentucky jail after a judge said he could be released on bond. From @morganwatkins.lpm.org & @divyakrthk.bsky.social

Digging In: Trump admin tries to deport longtime Indiana businessman suffering from a brain tumor

Federal authorities want to deport an Indiana resident who has a green card, which grants permanent residency in the U.S. They kept him in custody after a judge said he could be released on bond.

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Ryan Van Velzer @ryanvanvelzer.bsky.social · 8d

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear about his cross-party appeal in a state that has always overwhelmingly voted for Trump. bit.ly/4nZLeHS

In Trump country, a Democrat critiques Trump — and talks of succeeding him

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear about his cross-party appeal in a state that has always overwhelmingly voted for Trump.

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Kentucky Public Radio @kentuckypublicradio.org · 10d

With food insecurity rising, Kentucky continues to aggressively investigate individuals on fraud allegations, with some legal experts claiming they rely too much on faulty evidence. An investigation from @sylviaruthg.lpm.org

Kentucky has kicked people off of food benefits using data that doesn’t tell the full story

With food insecurity rising, Kentucky continues to aggressively investigate individuals on fraud allegations, with some legal experts claiming they rely too much on faulty evidence.

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Kentucky Public Radio @kentuckypublicradio.org · 11d

Fight to control Kentucky library under scrutiny from Christian conservatives reaches 'tipping point' amid new appointment. From WKU:

Fight to control Kentucky's most contentious library reaches 'tipping point' amid new appointment

Daviess County Public Library is facing an ongoing campaign from local Christian conservatives and Christian Nationalists seeking changes in how it handles certain materials. Some of the more vocal ac...

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Kentucky Public Radio @kentuckypublicradio.org · 11d

Several Kentucky congressmen called on U.S. House leadership to block budget language that would ban certain hemp-derived products, joining hemp farmers. From @sylviaruthg.lpm.org

Kentucky Congressmen ask House leadership to leave hemp ‘loophole’ open

Several Kentucky Congressmen called on U.S. House leadership to block budget language that would ban certain hemp-derived products, joining hemp farmers.

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Kentucky Public Radio @kentuckypublicradio.org · 11d

Kentucky GOP Congressman Thomas Massie is facing attacks from President Donald Trump, but was lent a hand by Sen. Rand Paul in a six-stop tour through his district.

Targeted by Trump, Rep. Thomas Massie teams up with Rand Paul for district tour

Kentucky GOP Congressman Thomas Massie is facing attacks from President Donald Trump, but was lent a hand by Sen. Rand Paul in a six-stop tour through his district.

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