Kentucky government, courts, education, public safety, local economy, weather, and community stories.
Louisville Public Media reports a record-breaking cyclosporiasis year is testing state and local food-safety systems that rely on federal funding, highlighting service gaps tied to cuts described by the outlet as coming last year under the Trump administration.
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The Special Olympics Kentucky State Golf Tournament drew nearly 100 athletes and partners to Lexington for Saturday afternoon competition, according to LEX18.
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The annual event on Lexington’s South Side brought residents and visitors together for neighborhood vendors, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities, organizers said.
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Zach Dembo, a Democratic candidate for Kentucky’s Sixth Congressional District, criticized a fresh U.S.-Canada tariff dispute, arguing it would increase prices for families and businesses in Central Kentucky.
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Police said the Louisville Metro Police Department’s First Division is leading the investigation into the cause of a crash in downtown Louisville that injured a man after a scooter collided with a motor vehicle, authorities said.
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Fire and police divers are searching an area near the 3700 block of Richmond Road as Lexington Police investigate an active missing person case.
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The Lexington mother behind the new nonprofit said she is working to reduce drownings involving children by promoting water safety in the community.
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Kentucky State Police reported a McCreary County substitute teacher was accused of bringing a knife onto school property, prompting action by the school board, according to KSP and a district employment decision.
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The fair selected winners in its Largest Pumpkins and Watermelon Contest on Saturday in Louisville, including what organizers described as an all-time record.
