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Elizabethtown-area domestic violence shelter to close after 40 years, leaving Kentucky counties without services

WLKY reports a domestic violence shelter serving the Elizabethtown area is closing after four decades, creating a service gap for eight Kentucky counties.

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Lexington Humane Society needs 96 more cat and pet adoptions to reach 4,000-goal

The Lexington Humane Society said it is in the final stretch of its adoption target, seeking 96 additional adoptions to hit 4,000, with supporters pointing to how repeat adoptions can change family routines and pet outcomes.

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Harrison Memorial Hospital begins offering free transportation for patients facing travel barriers

The hospital says limited ride options are keeping some residents from getting to appointments, prompting a new effort to remove the transportation hurdle for healthcare access in Harrison County.

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Zelenskyy says Russia is rerouting air defenses to protect Moscow and other key sites after drone strikes

President Donald Trump praised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as “courageous,” as Kyiv said it expects continued backing from G7 partners while Russia adapts its defenses after recent drone attacks.

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Venezuela’s earthquake response faces strain as economic and political crises complicate relief, officials say

The twin quakes have prompted an international humanitarian mobilization, but aid organizations and reporting from the region describe challenges for Venezuela’s government amid ongoing fiscal and governance disputes.

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Thousands Feared Dead After Twin Earthquakes in Venezuela Flatten Buildings Near Caracas

Back-to-back earthquakes struck areas near the capital, Caracas, with rescuers racing to free people trapped in collapsed structures while authorities estimate fatalities could reach into the thousands.

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Cell phone tower sites targeted by thieves in southern Kentucky, cutting service to some users

WKYT reports multiple recent thefts at cellular tower locations, including damage south of Burnside in Pulaski County, where copper wiring was taken and service disrupted.

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Jeffries urges Democrats to keep focus after primaries, says “enemy is Donald Trump” in Israel-linked exchange

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats should remember that, after New York’s Democratic primary contests, the party’s focus remains on President Donald Trump, while also addressing how Israel-related issues have figured into the campaign season.