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Organizers in Madison County say a planned lineup of summer concerts will emphasize community connection, aiming to reach adults who may feel isolated.
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Louisville police said a teenager called to report that a Florida man sexually assaulted her, leading to an arrest and criminal charges.
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The station asked why Kentucky’s school year often starts in August, a timing families say can affect childcare, work schedules, and summer planning. WKYT pointed to how district calendars and state scheduling rules shape start dates.
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WKYT reports the officer resigned before disciplinary action after an internal probe concluded he misrepresented what happened during a crash while using his phone behind the wheel of his cruiser.
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Federal prosecutors in eastern Kentucky announced in June that ARC founder and owner Timmy G. Robinson Jr. faced wire fraud and money laundering charges tied to Medicaid claims. WKYT reports ARC has now reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over the Medicaid matters, while a separate dispute involving tax credits is handled separately.
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The University of Kentucky says the project has reached the structural “topping out” stage, as construction continues toward a scheduled 2028 opening.
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The Blackacre Conservancy says it is expanding its community programming with a new fundraiser concert series aimed at preserving Kentucky history.
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A report says tick activity and tick-bite care are showing seasonal shifts and higher demand on medical services, prompting states to adjust surveillance and prevention efforts.
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A new Kentucky measure, announced this week, is designed to respond to a forecast that the state could be short nearly 3,000 physicians by the year 2030, according to a Cabinet for Health and Family Services report released in August 2025.
