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WKMS
7 days ago
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: The leader of a far western Kentucky firefighters union chapter is suing city officials in Paducah, claiming they violated his rights under the 1st and 14th Amendments – as well as federal and state labor laws – by terminating his job with the Paducah Fire Department.
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Paducah fire union president sues city alleging free speech violations, retaliation
The leader of a far western Kentucky firefighters union chapter is suing city officials in Paducah, claiming they violated his rights under the First and 14th Amendments – as well as federal and…
https://www.wkms.org/government-politics/2025-11-04/paducah-fire-union-president-sues-city-alleging-free-speech-violations-retaliation
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Kentucky Public Radio
8 days ago
New program employs Paducah domestic violence survivors to make chef-crafted spice blend. From
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Taste that makes a difference: New program employs Paducah domestic violence survivors to make chef-crafted spice blend
A new line of spice blends cooked up by a celebrity chef is benefiting a western Kentucky domestic crisis center, employing survivors of domestic violence while also raising funds for the nonprofit.
https://www.wkms.org/society/2025-10-31/taste-that-makes-a-difference-new-program-employs-paducah-domestic-violence-survivors-to-make-chef-crafted-spice-blend
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WKMS
11 days ago
A new line of spice blends cooked up by a celebrity chef is benefiting a western Kentucky domestic crisis center, employing survivors of domestic violence while also raising funds for the nonprofit.
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Taste that makes a difference: New program employs Paducah domestic violence survivors to make chef-crafted spice blend
A new line of spice blends cooked up by a celebrity chef is benefiting a western Kentucky domestic crisis center, employing survivors of domestic violence while also raising funds for the nonprofit.
https://www.wkms.org/society/2025-10-31/taste-that-makes-a-difference-new-program-employs-paducah-domestic-violence-survivors-to-make-chef-crafted-spice-blend
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WKMS
21 days ago
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: An elementary school that serves children of military families at Fort Campbell must put books that the Department of Defense ordered to be removed from its library shelves back, per a Virginia federal judge’s ruling issued Monday.
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Fort Campbell school must return books with racial, gender themes to shelves, judge rules
An elementary school that serves children of military families at Fort Campbell must put books that the Department of Defense ordered to be removed from its library shelves back, per a Virginia…
https://www.wkms.org/government-politics/2025-10-21/fort-campbell-school-must-return-books-with-racial-gender-themes-to-shelves-judge-rules
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Hannah Saad
Kentucky Public Radio
about 1 month ago
Paducah City Commission axes fire captain who heads local union. He claims it was retaliation. From
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Paducah City Commission axes fire captain who heads local union. He claims it was retaliation.
The Paducah City Commission unanimously voted during a marathon-length special called meeting Friday to fire a captain in the Paducah Fire Department who also leads the local firefighters union. Durin...
https://www.wkms.org/government-politics/2025-10-03/paducah-city-commission-axes-fire-captain-who-heads-local-union-he-claims-it-was-retaliation
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WKMS
about 1 month ago
The Paducah City Commission unanimously voted during a marathon-length special called meeting Friday to fire a captain in the Paducah Fire Department who also leads the local firefighters union. His attorneys suggested the hearing on whether to terminate his employment was motivated by retaliation.
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Paducah City Commission axes fire captain who heads local union. He claims it was retaliation.
The Paducah City Commission unanimously voted during a marathon-length special called meeting Friday to fire a captain in the Paducah Fire Department who also leads the local firefighters union.…
https://www.wkms.org/government-politics/2025-10-03/paducah-city-commission-axes-fire-captain-who-heads-local-union-he-claims-it-was-retaliation
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Kentucky Public Radio
3 months ago
Kentucky's state budget director says they'll need to set aside > $115 million more than previous years on food assistance benefits and (because of the BBB passed by Congress this summer) potentially hundreds of millions of dollars more. From
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SNAP costs shift are expected to run Kentucky at least an extra $100 million a year
As lawmakers prepare Kentucky’s biennial budget for the 2026 legislative session, the state budget director says the Commonwealth will need to set aside over $115 million more than in previous years t...
https://www.wkms.org/government-politics/2025-08-21/snap-costs-shift-are-expected-to-run-kentucky-at-least-an-extra-100-million-a-year
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WKMS
3 months ago
For Kentucky’s next biennial budget, the state budget director says it will need to set aside over $115 million more than in previous years to keep giving residents in need food stamps and – because of the federal reconciliation bill – potentially hundreds of millions of dollars on top of that.
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SNAP costs shift are expected to run Kentucky at least an extra $100 million a year
As lawmakers prepare Kentucky’s biennial budget for the 2026 legislative session, the state budget director says the Commonwealth will need to set aside over $115 million more than in previous years…
https://www.wkms.org/government-politics/2025-08-21/snap-costs-shift-are-expected-to-run-kentucky-at-least-an-extra-100-million-a-year
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Hannah Saad
WKMS
3 months ago
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: A lease to build the first U.S.-owned, privately developed uranium enrichment facility in the country was signed in western Kentucky on Tuesday against a backdrop of containers holding depleted tails of uranium hexafluoride.
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First U.S. commercial uranium enrichment plant signs lease in Paducah
A lease to build the first U.S.-owned, privately developed uranium enrichment facility in the country was signed in western Kentucky on Tuesday against a backdrop of containers holding depleted tails…
https://www.wkms.org/business-economy/2025-08-05/first-u-s-commercial-uranium-enrichment-plant-signs-lease-in-paducah
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WKMS
3 months ago
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman’s office says a new law requiring educators and school volunteers to use traceable forms of communication with students does not appear to violate their First Amendment rights.
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Kentucky AG: Traceable communications law for educators doesn’t violate 1st Amendment
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman’s office says a new law requiring educators and school volunteers to use traceable forms of communication with students does not appear to violate their…
https://www.wkms.org/education/2025-08-05/kentucky-ag-traceable-communications-law-for-educators-doesnt-violate-1st-amendment
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Hannah Saad
WKMS
3 months ago
With only one Democrat speaking at the western Kentucky political event, the jabs and jeers of Fancy Farm turned inwards as the GOP candidates jockeyed for the opportunity to replace U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell. via
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Republicans spar over chance at McConnell’s seat at 145th annual Fancy Farm picnic
With only one Democrat speaking at the western Kentucky political event, the jabs and jeers of Fancy Farm turned inwards as the GOP candidates jockeyed for the opportunity to replace U.S. Sen. Mitch…
https://www.wkms.org/government-politics/2025-08-02/republicans-spar-over-chance-at-mcconnells-seat-at-145th-annual-fancy-farm-picnic
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Hannah Saad
WKMS
4 months ago
Big News! Some generous friends have stepped up with matching money for tomorrow. We can make a big dent in the federal funds that were lost. Can you help share this today to get people ready? Phone: 1-800-599-4737 Web:
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Kentucky Public Radio
4 months ago
Kentucky lawmakers passed a bill this year to help prevent teachers from having inappropriate digital conversations with students. But now, some educators are concerned that the new law’s impacts stretch far beyond its intentions. From
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Educators want new Kentucky law mandating traceable communications to be reined in
Some Kentucky educators are worried that the impacts of a new law mandating districts to use traceable communications systems stretch far beyond its intentions.
https://www.wkms.org/education/2025-07-10/educators-want-new-kentucky-law-mandating-traceable-communications-to-be-reined-in
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Hannah Saad
WKMS
4 months ago
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: Some Kentucky educators are worried that the impacts of a new law mandating school districts to use traceable communications systems to reach students stretch far beyond its original intentions.
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Educators want new Kentucky law mandating traceable communications to be reined in
Some Kentucky educators are worried that the impacts of a new law mandating districts to use traceable communications systems stretch far beyond its intentions.
https://www.wkms.org/education/2025-07-10/educators-want-new-kentucky-law-mandating-traceable-communications-to-be-reined-in
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Hannah Saad
WKMS
5 months ago
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: The country’s largest public power provider is building a large-scale solar field on a closed coal ash site at its Shawnee Fossil Plant site in McCracken County. Tennessee Valley Authority officials say it’s the world’s first.
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TVA project adds solar power to Kentucky fossil fuel site
The country’s largest public power provider is building a large-scale solar field on a closed coal ash site at its Shawnee Fossil Plant site in McCracken County. Tennessee Valley Authority officials…
https://www.wkms.org/energy/2025-06-19/tva-project-adds-solar-power-to-kentucky-fossil-fuel-site
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Murray State’s heading to its first ever Men’s College World Series after a bit of a nail-biter against Duke last night:
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Win over Duke punches Murray State’s ticket to school’s first ever Men’s College World Series
With a 5-4 win Monday over the Duke Blue Devils in Durham, North Carolina, Murray State University's baseball team is advancing to the Men’s College World Series for the first time in program history.
https://www.wkms.org/sports/2025-06-10/win-over-duke-punches-murray-states-ticket-to-schools-first-ever-mens-college-world-series
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Kentucky Public Radio
5 months ago
Murray State University’s board of regents signaled compliance Friday with a Kentucky law passed earlier this year that requires public colleges to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. From
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Murray State regents say university is complying with Kentucky anti-DEI bill
Murray State University’s board of regents signaled compliance Friday with a Kentucky law passed earlier this year that requires public colleges to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion initiative...
https://www.wkms.org/education/2025-06-06/murray-state-regents-say-university-is-complying-with-kentucky-anti-dei-bill
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Hannah Saad
WKMS
5 months ago
Murray State baseball notched another historic milestone this season with a 12-11 win Monday over Ole Miss: advancing to its first NCAA super regional in program history. Today, over 200 members of Racer Nation welcomed the team back to Murray before they play Duke this weekend.
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Murray State baseball advancing to first NCAA super regional in Racer program history
Murray State baseball notched another historic milestone this season with a 12-11 win Monday over Ole Miss: advancing to its first NCAA super regional in program history.
https://www.wkms.org/sports/2025-06-03/murray-state-baseball-advancing-to-first-ncaa-super-regional-in-racer-program-history
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Hannah Saad
Kentucky Public Radio
6 months ago
Do Calvert City's chemical plants impact surrounding communities' health? A new study aims to see. From
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Do Calvert City's chemical plants impact surrounding communities' health? A new study aims to see.
Researchers from the University of Louisville and Murray State University are looking into the potential impact emissions from chemical plants in Calvert City could have on the health of people and wi...
https://www.wkms.org/environment/2025-05-09/do-calvert-citys-chemical-plants-impact-surrounding-communities-health-a-new-study-aims-to-see
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Hannah Saad
WKMS
6 months ago
Researchers from the University of Louisville and Murray State University are looking into the potential impact emissions from chemical plants in Calvert City could have on the health of people and wildlife in area communities.
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Do Calvert City's chemical plants impact surrounding communities' health? A new study aims to see.
Researchers from the University of Louisville and Murray State University are looking into the potential impact emissions from chemical plants in Calvert City could have on the health of people and…
https://www.wkms.org/environment/2025-05-09/do-calvert-citys-chemical-plants-impact-surrounding-communities-health-a-new-study-aims-to-see
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Hannah Saad
WKMS
6 months ago
The Tennessee Valley Authority had previously stated its intentions to retire its four coal plants in Kentucky and Tennessee by 2035. But now, the utility’s CEO said some of the plants – including one in West Paducah – could be operating “for the foreseeable future.” by
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TVA considering keeping coal plants beyond 2035, CEO says
The Tennessee Valley Authority had previously stated its intentions to retire its four coal plants in Kentucky and Tennessee by 2035. But now, the utility’s CEO said some of the plants could be operating...
https://www.wkms.org/energy/2025-05-06/tva-considering-keeping-coal-plants-beyond-2035-ceo-says
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WKMS
7 months ago
Days of near-constant rain and threats of severe weather across western Kentucky have caused widespread flooding – with the threat of more on the horizon as waterways crest.
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Western Ky. communities break rainfall records after dangerous, four-day onslaught of storms
Flooding threat persists with many waterways expected to crest in coming days
https://www.wkms.org/public-safety/2025-04-06/western-ky-communities-break-rainfall-records-after-dangerous-four-day-onslaught-of-storms
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WKMS
7 months ago
Several Kentucky communities were hit with flash flooding on Friday and are prepping for yet another round of storms – with the potential for more widespread flooding – to hit this weekend. via
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Forecasters, officials anticipate more floods across western Kentucky this weekend
Several Kentucky communities were hit with flash flooding on Friday and are prepping for yet another round of storms – with the potential for more widespread flooding – to hit this weekend.
https://www.wkms.org/public-safety/2025-04-04/forecasters-officials-anticipate-more-floods-across-western-kentucky-this-weekend
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The sanctuary at Christ Community Church in McCracken County was heavily damaged during a tornado outbreak Wednesday night. Beyond that, some parts of far western Kentucky saw some tree damage and downed power lines.
7 months ago
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Tennessee Lookout
7 months ago
Tennessee state troopers carried 80-year-old Lynne McFarland, a Nashville psychologist, from a legislative committee room Tuesday after she refused to leave while lawmakers discussed a bill that would allow public schools to deny education to some immigrant children. Photos by John Partipilo.
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House Bill 16, which would make water fluoridation optional for Kentucky water providers, passed the House on Wednesday with a 68-29 vote.
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9 months ago
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Kentucky Public Radio
9 months ago
Bill to make water fluoridation in Kentucky optional passes out of House committee for the second consecutive year. From
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Bill to make water fluoridation in Kentucky optional passes out of House committee – again
Most of Kentucky’s water utilities are currently statutorily required to add fluoride to their drinking water supplies, but a bill making its way through the state legislature could change that.
https://www.wkms.org/government-politics/2025-02-20/bill-to-make-water-fluoridation-in-kentucky-optional-passes-out-of-house-committee-again
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WKMS
9 months ago
Most of Kentucky’s water utilities are currently statutorily required to add fluoride to their drinking water supplies, but a bill making its way through the state legislature could change that. via
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Bill to make water fluoridation in Kentucky optional passes out of House committee – again
Most of Kentucky’s water utilities are currently statutorily required to add fluoride to their drinking water supplies, but a bill making its way through the state legislature could change that.
https://www.wkms.org/government-politics/2025-02-20/bill-to-make-water-fluoridation-in-kentucky-optional-passes-out-of-house-committee-again
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Discussion is starting up now on House Bill 16, which would make it optional for Kentucky water systems to fluoridate their supplies. Watch discussion here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LZn...
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House Standing Committee on Health Services (2-20-25)
YouTube video by KY LRC Committee Meetings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LZnkhj1iEc
9 months ago
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9 months ago
Sen. Mitch McConnell announcing today that he will not seek reelection next year.
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Sen. Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker
Sen. Mitch McConnell is announcing he won’t seek reelection next year, ending a decadeslong tenure as a power broker who championed conservative causes but ultimately ceded ground to the fierce populi...
https://apnews.com/article/mitch-mcconnell-senate-retirement-34c79ef12bf62d14cb71d3c393f23a83
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Kentucky is one of 14 states that requires most water utilities to fluoridate their water supplies. A bill that would make it *optional* for systems to add fluoride to their water is getting heard in a House committee Thursday.
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WKMS
9 months ago
Kentucky officials and foster care leaders gave testimony this week before members of the state senate to explain why some kids in the Commonwealth’s custody are still being housed in agency office buildings, and what steps are being taken to get them into better situations.
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Some kids in Ky. foster care wind up sleeping in state offices. Lawmakers want to know why.
Kentucky officials and foster care agency leaders gave testimony this week before members of the state senate to explain why some kids in the Commonwealth’s custody are still being housed in agency…
https://www.wkms.org/government-politics/2025-02-12/some-kids-in-ky-foster-care-wind-up-sleeping-in-state-offices-lawmakers-want-to-know-why
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WKMS
9 months ago
A Kentucky senator has tried to limit when governors can issue pardons or commute sentences in a gubernatorial election year during five of the last six legislative sessions. This year’s attempt gained committee approval on Wednesday.
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Proposed Ky. amendment limiting gubernatorial pardons in election years passes out of committee
A Kentucky Senator has tried to limit when governors can issue pardons or commute sentences in a gubernatorial election year during five of the last six legislative sessions. This year’s attempt gaine...
https://www.wkms.org/government-politics/2025-02-05/proposed-ky-amendment-limiting-gubernatorial-pardons-in-election-years-passes-out-of-committee
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