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Frankfort High School closes Monday and switches to virtual learning after Sunday fire

Officials said the change is in effect through the rest of the week as the school responds to damage and safety checks following a fire Sunday morning.

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Kentucky GOP lawmaker rebukes Trump post criticizing data center opponents as “backwards and poor”

A Kentucky Republican lawmaker pushed back Tuesday against President Donald Trump’s social media remarks about residents who oppose data center projects, arguing the comments mocked communities raising planning and community-impact concerns. Bipartisan lawmakers joined the criticism, according to Louisville Public Media.

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Court appearance for Kentucky State Police “Trooper of the Year” delayed after police allegations of sleeping while vehicle ran at gas pump

A Kentucky State Police trooper recognized as “Trooper of the Year” is scheduled for a court appearance that has been delayed, after police said the trooper was asleep in a running vehicle while parked at a gas pump.

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Louisville mother held by ICE set to appear in federal court Monday as her immigration case proceeds

A 21-year-old Louisville woman is expected to make her next appearance in federal court after being taken into U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody, according to a report from WLKY.

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GOP’s path to retaining U.S. House majority narrows as midterm clock ticks, Kentucky paper reports

With less than 70 days until midterm elections, Democrats are described as remaining favored to win the chamber, as President Donald Trump faces weak approval and Republicans confront economic and coalition challenges tied to the Iran war.

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Kentucky House Speaker David Osborne says lawmakers should re-check whether data center tax incentives deliver a taxpayer return

Osborne urged House members to evaluate whether existing state incentives for data centers are producing measurable benefits, while insisting lawmakers compare comparable projects before changing policy.

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Frankfort High School closed Monday after Sunday morning fire

Classes at Frankfort High School will be canceled Monday, Aug. 31, following a fire reported Sunday morning, according to WKYT.

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Tariff Refunds Flow to Importers After Supreme Court Ruling, but Many Consumers May See Little

A Supreme Court decision has opened the door to billions of dollars in tariff refunds for American companies, according to Louisville Public Media. The outlet reports that consumers may not receive corresponding price relief, raising questions about how refunds are allocated and whether savings move down the supply chain in Kentucky and elsewhere.