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Repairs tied to the 2025 storm will be funded through a mix of federal money and a $4 million appropriation approved by the Kentucky General Assembly, Congressman Hal Rogers said.
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The National Weather Service office in Jackson urged residents in several Eastern Kentucky communities to seek shelter Tuesday evening as a storm moved through the area.
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WKYT reports severe weather led to flight delays at Blue Grass Airport as thunderstorms moved through the Lexington area on Tuesday.
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The Lexington charge, reported as covering about three hours, prompted an Anderson County resident to speak out and share that others say they saw similar billing.
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Officials say Utica Elementary has already surpassed Indiana’s 2027 benchmark for reading proficiency tied to the IREAD assessment.
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The Kentucky Republican said Mitch McConnell’s continued absence from the U.S. Senate has not appeared to affect legislative activity so far, while warning that the calendar could shift that in September.
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The committee moved forward with proposed changes to Kentucky’s bobcat regulations Tuesday as some lawmakers raised concerns about the state’s bobcat population status and oversight of the rulemaking process.
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The Jefferson County Clerk’s Office says its West Branch will resume operations next week following closure for repairs after flood damage from severe storms last month.
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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch covering multiple Kentucky counties, active through 8 p.m. Eastern time.
