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Lexington City Council member Morton praised for showing up after weekend mass shooting as colleague speaks about impact

During a Lexington City Council discussion following a weekend mass shooting, Council Member Morton was thanked by colleagues as one member described the emotional toll on the community.

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Jeffersonville mayor renews call for in-person meeting with Kentucky governor on Clark Memorial Bridge traffic proposal

Mike Moore said he is pressing for a face-to-face discussion with Gov. Andy Beshear about Kentucky’s plan aimed at reducing congestion on the Clark Memorial Bridge between Indiana and Kentucky.

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Beshear addresses Louisville VA hospital delay, Mitch McConnell comments, and data-center mandate questions in Tuesday briefing

Gov. Andy Beshear said he would continue pressing for improvements around a delayed Louisville VA hospital project, while also weighing in on federal and regulatory issues he tied to Sen. Mitch McConnell and Kentucky’s data-center requirements.

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Rand Paul says tariff refunds to businesses should flow to consumers after Supreme Court ruling

The Kentucky senator urged that the start of government tariff refunds to companies be accompanied by real-world savings for American shoppers, after the Supreme Court invalidated a significant portion of the Trump administration’s tariffs earlier this year.

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KSP investigating death of inmate at Marshall County Detention Center

Kentucky State Police say Kendrick Owen, lodged Aug. 13 on public intoxication charges, became unresponsive while in custody. The agency is investigating the circumstances of his death.

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Kentucky state lawmakers question Louisville clerk over election administration problems tied to voter assignments

Officials said fixing voter assignment errors will be a priority for the legislature during the next session in early 2027, after scrutiny of how election rolls are maintained in Louisville.

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Nicholasville, Lexington and Jessamine County police searching for man wanted on multiple active warrants

Authorities from three agencies are actively looking for a wanted man in the Nicholasville area after confirming he faces several active warrants, according to LEX18.

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Kentucky Court of Appeals decision lets class action proceed over alleged noxious odors from shuttered Scott County landfill

In an Aug. 7 ruling, a Court of Appeals judge rejected efforts to stop a class action lawsuit filed by nearby residents who say they have endured pervasive and harmful odors for years from the closed landfill site.