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Kentucky AI work continues, despite uncertainty stemming from federal spending bill

WUKY - Kentucky · June 27, 2025

Kentucky lawmakers passed Senate Bill 4 this year, "establishing and implementing policy standards" for the use of AI in state government. And while officials are putting the finishing touches on those standards, the major spending bill in the US...

Kentucky Hospital Association says Senate Medicaid cuts endanger 20,000 jobs, hospitals

WKYU - Kentucky · June 27, 2025

The Kentucky Hospital Association argues the Senate version of what supporters call the “Big, Beautiful Bill” will force hospitals to close and endanger 20,000 jobs in the state. The association previously stood out among its peers supporting the...

Kentucky's Medicaid changes vs. Medicaid talks on Capitol Hill: What's the difference?

WUKY - Kentucky · June 26, 2025

Kentucky's Medicaid waiver passed in this year's legislative session would implement a community engagement program with the aim of connecting some participants with education and job assistance opportunities. That shouldn't be confused with the...

Kentucky university and South Korean researchers partner to promote aquaculture

Aquaculture North America · June 26, 2025

Kentucky State University (KSU)’s Dr. Andrew Ray is co-leading a Joint Project Agreement between the U.S. and South Korea to foster aquaculture. The agreement between the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Republic...

Kentucky lawmakers move to temporary building as Capitol undergoes renovation

Lex 18 - Kentucky · June 26, 2025

(LEX 18) — Kentucky lawmakers have officially moved out of the 115-year-old Capitol building as it undergoes a major renovation that will take several years to complete. The Senate and House will now conduct business in a newly constructed...

CRAIC Technologies Announces Launch of Maceral Identification Solution for Coal Analysis

Spectroscopy ·

In a press release, CRAIC Technologies announced the launch of its novel maceral identification solution that is designed to improve coal analysis. This new system contains high-speed imaging, servo-driven scanning, and intelligent software that...

Frankfort father indicted on capital murder charges after arson fire kills his 2 sons

WDRB - Kentucky · June 26, 2025

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A Frankfort, Kentucky man has been indicted on capital murder charges after allegedly setting a house fire that killed his two sons. Dustin Fields, 44, was indicted on June 24 by the Franklin County Circuit on two counts...

Calloway County’s Jacob Falwell Named Kentucky’s Golden Owl Award Winner!

WNKY - Kentucky · July 4, 2025

FRANKFORT, KY – July 4, 2025 – Jacob Falwell of the Calloway County FFA Chapter has been named Kentucky’s 2024–2025 Golden Owl Award winner! He was honored at the 96th Kentucky FFA State Convention in June. With over two decades of teaching...

Kentucky Gov. Beshear warns of Medicaid cuts' impact on rural hospitals

WHAS 11 - Kentucky · June 26, 2025

The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research at the University of North Carolina released a report listing the hospitals that could be impacted. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Democratic governors, including Kentucky's Gov. Andy Beshear, spoke about...

Kentucky’s utility regulator launches effort to study nuclear power

The Messenger - Kentucky ·

Kentucky’s utility regulator is inviting Kentuckians to weigh in on the possibilities of developing nuclear power plants in the state. The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) in an order earlier this month opened a case to discuss “issues...

This Underrated Kentucky Spot Is Home To The South's Most Breathtaking Scenery

Southern Living ·

Key Takeaways Red River Gorge is a federally designated geological area in Eastern Kentucky, about an hour east of Lexington. Food in the area is limited, but surprisingly good, with legendary spots and newcomers. Consider staying in a treehouse...

Research advances precision dairy care with AI-powered tools

AgriLife Today - Texas · June 25, 2025

As the dairy industry increasingly adopts automation with the use of sensors and robotics, researchers at Texas A&M AgriLife are helping producers harness this evolving technology to help optimize production and improve the health and well-being...

Kentucky lawmaker backs bill to cut drug prices, says Republicans are endangering Medicaid

WDRB - Kentucky · June 25, 2025

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- More than 270,000 senior citizens and disabled people in Kentucky could benefit from a bipartisan bill recently introduced by a Kentucky lawmaker. Democratic Congressman Morgan McGarvey, KY-03, and Republican Congressman...

"More than just a team": Kentucky's Reece Potter reflects on deep-rooted culture surrounding Wildcats basketball

Sportskeeda · July 4, 2025

Former Miami RedHawks center Reece Potter entered the transfer portal in March and committed to the Kentucky Wildcats in April. His signing cemented the Wildcats as the No. 2 portal class in the country according to On3. Potter played basketball...

Kentucky's Can't-Miss Woolly Worm Festival All Set for October

WOMI 41 - Kentucky · June 26, 2025

As we continue to bake in a heatwave that has conveniently coincided with the first official week of summer, I'm ready to skip ahead and think about fall and even winter. It's a little early for me, but triple-digit heat indices will do that to...

Cress Harris

NWTN Today - Tennessee · July 21, 2025

Cress Edward Harris, 83, of Union City passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Friday, July 25, 2025, at Woodland Mills First Baptist Church, with Bro. Rick Burton and Bro....

CleanTech to buy mineral rights to Kentucky fluorspar project

Mining Technology · July 3, 2025

CleanTech Vanadium Mining, via its subsidiary US Fluorspar, has entered an agreement to acquire the mineral rights to the Campbell Crotser fluorspar project in the US state of Kentucky. The 250-acre project is in Livingston County, within the...

Six counties awarded funding for site and building development projects as apart of Kentucky Product Development Initiative

The Lane Report - Kentucky · July 3, 2025

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced further investment in Kentucky’s build-ready, job-ready site development efforts as Boyle, Hopkins, Laurel, Montgomery, Pulaski and Taylor counties were approved for over $7 million in state...

How Kentucky’s leaders are responding to passage of the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

Murray Ledger & Times - Kentucky ·

(TNS) The massive budget bill to extend tax credits and cut spending for Medicaid passed a vote in the House of Representatives Thursday. It awaits a signature from President Donald Trump who has dubbed the legislation the “Big, Beautiful Bill.”...

Where To Watch Fireworks In Kentuckiana

ALT 105.1 - Kentucky · July 4, 2025

Spectacular fireworks on Victoria Day in Toronto. Waterfront Park invites you to watch fireworks on the 4th of July! The event starts at 5 p.m. with the show of fireworks starting at 10 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs Celebration to feature...