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State officials say Kentucky has 32 native snake species, including copperheads, timber rattlesnakes, western cottonmouths and western pigmy rattlesnakes.
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A fire shut down the decades-old Wilson’s Pool Hall in Woodford County, leaving residents displaced and prompting neighbors and local organizations to step in with aid.
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Emergency call recordings reviewed by LEX 18 describe the sequence of alerts and actions taken as Scott County firefighters were responding to an incident on Interstate 75, when they later became victims in a deadly crash.
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Lexington’s network of “flock” automated license plate readers is operating under new Kentucky statewide rules that took effect in July, as local advocates and public-safety watchers press for stronger limits on how the data is collected, stored, and accessed.
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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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In remarks tied to WAVE Originals’ report on Kentucky State Police conduct, Gov. Andy Beshear said he supports the agency and its current commissioner despite public allegations of excessive force, concealment of body camera footage, and coverup claims.
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A free yard sale held at Rowan County Middle School is distributing household goods to residents without charging money, organizers said, as families report rising costs for everyday needs.
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A new Kentucky standard approved for optometrists brings the state back in line with national testing requirements, while raising concerns among some practitioners about how the change affects doctors who previously earned their licenses through alternative exam pathways.
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Crews complete work on the 2026 St. Jude Dream Home at 4116 Meadowlark Road as organizers prepare the first public opportunity to tour the property and support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
