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The district is challenging lawmakers’ renewed attempt to limit how the Jefferson County Board of Education exercises authority, according to Louisville Public Media.
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David Summerall, 46, was taken into custody in Huntsville, Alabama, according to authorities, following Laurel County’s request to locate a suspect accused of first-degree rape and incest involving a child under 12.
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WKYT reports that a memorial for a prominent member of Lexington’s faith community will be held July 29, nearly two years after Father Norman Fischer died.
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The Kentucky Derby Festival has opened applications for its 2027 Race Ambassador Team, a group of local runners and walkers expected to help promote Race Weekend and encourage community participation leading up to race day.
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A Kentucky school district is facing an investigation connected to alleged sexual abuse involving a staff member and a student, according to a report cited by WKYT.
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Louisville Public Media reports that following two recent fatal shootings of immigrant fathers by federal immigration agents, none of the involved officers were wearing body cameras, despite a prior Department of Homeland Security pledge to equip all agents.
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The Waterfront Grille & Gathering, described as a restaurant, bar and music venue on the Kentucky River, is being offered for sale, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.
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Crews responded to the crash at Richmond Road and Shriners Lane, and the roadway was closed for about five hours before reopening July 16.
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A Kentucky transportation review is under way for several intersections on Bardstown Road, with officials asking residents to weigh in on potential layout changes intended to reduce crash risk.
