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A Kentucky Lantern report says legislators legalized hunting bobcats at night, while a state fur-trapping organization and wildlife-focused advocates questioned whether the state has enough reliable data to prevent overharvesting.
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Public meetings in recent months have drawn residents and local officials as proposals for new data-center projects face questions about power demand, electricity pricing, and who bears the cost.
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WLKY reports that Lighthouse Academy is connecting Louisville-area families with materials and support as the new school year approaches, aiming to reduce costs and other barriers to getting children ready for class.
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The district will participate in Kentucky’s new statewide Pre-K pilot after being named one of five participating districts, expanding access to full-day early education for children in Rockcastle County.
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Brooklynn says a family crash she survived and the injuries that followed show a gap in Kentucky’s helmet rules, which currently require helmets for riders under 16 at all times and for riders 16 and older in certain settings.
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The Daviess County team reached the title game of the Little League Softball World Series but came up short in the final, according to WLKY.
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The agency announced that its K9, Loki, is scheduled to receive new protective equipment through a national nonprofit donation program, aiming to improve officer and handler safety in the field.
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Ace of Fadez in Lexington hosted a back-to-school giveaway Sunday, aiming to help children start the school year with basic essentials including grooming services and supplies.
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The Kentucky Blood Center says the shortage is most severe for O+, O-, and A- blood types, affecting hospitals’ ability to receive requested units.
