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WAVE reports increased demand at local pantries, including St. Vincent de Paul, following federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program changes tied to President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
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Police say the suspect is accused of critically injuring a motorcyclist in an alleged road rage crash last week. The case is now headed to court as investigators seek accountability.
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Officers were called around 4 p.m. Monday to the intersection of New Circle Road and Harrodsburg Road after reports of a crash, according to the Lexington Police Department.
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said consumer prices increased at a 3.7% annual pace in September, up from 3.4% in August, with the report pointing to renewed spikes in energy costs.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said a Democratic majority would prioritize healthcare costs, cost-of-living measures and government oversight, alongside attention to the war in Iran.
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Police say Allen was taken into custody Thursday and faces an attempted murder charge tied to a Lexington road rage incident.
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Jefferson County Public Schools reported that even amid district budget reductions, nursing coverage remains available in each building to support students’ day-to-day health needs.
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Testimony during a Frankfort discussion focused on the cost of complying with Kentucky’s hemp licensing requirements and calls to lower fees for operators.
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State education officials say the latest assessment and accountability results reflect improvements in reading performance, graduation rates, and students’ postsecondary readiness.
