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Louisville Public Media @lpm.org · 17h

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. www.lpm.org/news/2025-10...

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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WUKY @wuky.org · 4d

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights found UK violated the federal Civil Rights Act through its participation in a conference designed for students of color, particularly its association with the nonprofit PhD Project, which limits participation based on race.

Federal investigation concludes University of Kentucky violated the Civil Rights Act

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights found the University of Kentucky violated the federal Civil Rights Act through its participation in a conference designed for students of col...

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WUKY @wuky.org · 4d

Kentucky hasn't carried out an execution since 2008 when its lethal injection practices came under scrutiny. But there's pressure now to resume capital punishment and Gov. Andy Beshear says a regulation needed to proceed with the signing of a death warrant is undergoing review.

Amid pressure to resume long-paused executions, Beshear says a necessary regulation is moving forward

Kentucky hasn't carried out an execution since 2008 when its lethal injection practices came under scrutiny. But there's pressure now to resume capital punishment and Gov. Andy Beshear says a regulati...

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WUKY @wuky.org · 5d

UK Police are embracing major technology upgrades as a way of enhancing security on campus, but they're also looking to students and staff to create an atmosphere where individuals feel safer reporting sexual assault.

New tech bolsters UK's law enforcement presence, but one priority requires buy-in from campus residents

University of Kentucky Police are embracing major technology upgrades as a way of enhancing security on campus, but they're also looking to students and staff to create an atmosphere where individuals...

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WUKY @wuky.org · 5d

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

Story from @npr.org.

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

Democrat Andy Beshear has twice won election as governor of Kentucky — thriving in a state that has voted for Donald Trump three times.

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Jess Calarco @jessicacalarco.com · 6d

The Compact says "Signatories commit... to transforming or abolishing institutional units that purposefully punish, belittle, and even spark violence against conservative ideas."

What does this mean for units teaching evolution, history, or climate change?
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"Signatories commit themselves to revising governance structures as necessary to
create such an environment, including but not limited to transforming or abolishing institutional units that purposefully punish, belittle, and even spark violence against conservative ideas."

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WUKY @wuky.org · 6d

The Kentucky Department of Corrections is expanding its employment education programs to help create more opportunities for people leaving prison.

'I believe in second chances': More opportunities offered at KY corrections facilities

The Kentucky Department of Corrections is expanding its employment education programs to help create more opportunities for people leaving prison.

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WUKY @wuky.org · 6d

A majority of Kentucky's congressional delegation is aligning against Sen. Mitch McConnell in his effort to place more stringent limits on #THC in hemp-related products.

Battle over THC limits in hemp products splits Kentucky lawmakers on Capitol Hill

A majority of Kentucky's congressional delegation is aligning against Sen. Mitch McConnell in his effort to place more stringent limits on THC in hemp-related products. This week, the president offere...

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Josh James ☯️ @joshjameswuky.bsky.social · 6d

I drove up to Cincinnati to hear her speak. Afterward she took pictures with audience members who wanted to meet her. She’d just had a fall and broken her arm, so she wasn’t able sign things. So she had an ink pad and put her thumb print on pics and posters. Still have mine. 🙂

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Josh James ☯️ @joshjameswuky.bsky.social · 6d

Guarding the lightsaber? :)

Josh James ☯️ @joshjameswuky.bsky.social · 6d

Separation is always the illusion. And the most interesting people are the ones who come along and break it. #JaneGoodall

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Josh James ☯️ @joshjameswuky.bsky.social · 6d

Dr. #Goodall was a real one. Forever changing the way we look at animals by treating them as beings, not subjects. Approaching nature in a spirit of humility rather than mastery. Tirelessly advocating for a better world. I can’t think of a better legacy. RIP to one of my heroes.

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Josh James ☯️ @joshjameswuky.bsky.social · 6d

In a release, Dennis Jackson described #Massie as a "career politician" who has "wandered off the field." The challenger promised to be a dependable ally for #Trump.

WUKY @wuky.org · 6d

Kentucky Congressman Thomas #Massie now has a primary opponent.

Trump put an electoral target on Thomas Massie's back. Now the Kentucky lawmaker has a challenger

Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie now has a primary opponent The outspoken House member has been the subject of a well-financed opposition campaign by Trump allies looking to unseat the lawmaker.

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WUKY @wuky.org · 6d

Some Kentucky leaders are pointing fingers, while others throw up their hands as funding failure triggers government #shutdown.

Some KY leaders point fingers, others throw up their hands as funding failure triggers shutdown

Kentucky leaders are responding to the partial government shutdown, which kicked in Tuesday night after talks failed to produce a consensus on funding.

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WUKY @wuky.org · 6d

"I hold no grudges in what you've done," London Mayor Randall #Weddle told council colleagues who voted to remove him.

Back in the top seat in London, Mayor Randle Weddle urges council to work with him despite impeachment

London Mayor Randall Weddle is back in office after his ouster was reversed by a circuit court ruling.

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Josh James ☯️ @joshjameswuky.bsky.social · 6d

Cont'd: We must take that policy direction seriously. At the same time, we also must continue to take seriously our goal to be a community where different people and different perspectives can belong.

Josh James ☯️ @joshjameswuky.bsky.social · 6d

Cont'd: The federal government — in this letter of finding and in other policy directives — has made clear that it is closely scrutinizing what we and other institutions do with respect to our financial support of identity-based organizations — both on campus and through external agreements.

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Josh James ☯️ @joshjameswuky.bsky.social · 6d

Capilouto: OCR has directed UK to submit a report within 60 days that identifies any other organization that UK has an “agreement, membership or partnership” with that — like The PhD Project — “may restrict participation based on race.”

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Josh James ☯️ @joshjameswuky.bsky.social · 6d

#BREAKING: U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights finds #UK has violated the Civil Rights Act.

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Josh James ☯️ @joshjameswuky.bsky.social · 6d

One of my all-time heroes. RIP to a legend. #JaneGoodall

Jane Goodall, legendary primatologist, has died at age 91

Jane Goodall, primatologist who transformed our understanding of the lives of apes, has died, according to an announcement from the Jane Goodall Institute.

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WUKY @wuky.org · 7d

An administrative hearing officer kicked her off the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), regardless, based solely on the allegedly suspicious shopping pattern. She sued — and won.

Kentucky’s use of purchase data to disqualify SNAP recipients faces legal and public scrutiny

A single mother who relied on federal food assistance lost her benefits in 2020 after Kentucky investigators concluded she’d committed fraud.

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WUKY @wuky.org · 7d

Report: 'Empty promises' driving up energy costs in Kentucky

Story by Kentucky News Connection

Report: 'Empty promises' driving up energy costs in Kentucky

Utilities across Appalachia are failing in their commitments to reduce the use of fossil fuels, including in Kentucky, according to a new report.

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WUKY @wuky.org · 7d

Kentucky has seen $17.8 million in federal funding for electric vehicle charging stations restored.

In its latest bid to unfreeze federal dollars, Kentucky has regained millions in federal EV funds

Kentucky has seen $17.8 million in federal funding for electric vehicle charging stations restored.

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Josh James ☯️ @joshjameswuky.bsky.social · 7d

Aaaand there it is.

CNN @cnn.com · 7d

JUST IN: The federal government shut down after a deadlocked Congress failed to pass a funding measure to keep the lights on — and no one inside the Capitol knows what will happen next.

Read more: https://cnn.it/3VJAlhm

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WUKY @wuky.org · 8d

"It was a threat against those networks," Gov. Andy #Beshear said of FCC Chair Brendan Carr's comments about #JimmyKimmel.

'Some people can say some ugly things': Beshear weighs in on freedom of speech

Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel's suspension triggered a national discussion about networks, the FCC, and the First Amendment.

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