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Kentucky Lantern
about 20 hours ago
Utility regulator launches investigation into ‘troubling’ Kentucky Power planning practices
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Utility regulator launches investigation into 'troubling' Kentucky Power planning practices • Kentucky Lantern
Kentucky’s utility regulator has launched an investigation into concerns it has about "troubling" managerial and planning practices at Kentucky Power.
https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/utility-regulator-launches-investigation-into-troubling-kentucky-power-planning-practices/
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Kentucky Lantern
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Where better to celebrate 1776 than Seventy Six, Kentucky?
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Where better to celebrate 1776 than Seventy Six, Kentucky? • Kentucky Lantern
If the increasing turmoil in Washington makes you worry about our country’s future as we prepare to mark the 250th anniversary of its independence, come with me to Seventy Six.
https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/07/02/where-better-to-celebrate-1776-than-seventy-six-kentucky/
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Kentucky Lantern
1 day ago
While Republicans have been gaining more members through Kentucky voter registration in the last few years, Democrats still hold the registration edge in some Kentucky counties.
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As Kentucky GOP numbers have grown, 25 counties still have more registered Democrats • Kentucky Lantern
While Kentucky Republicans have been gaining an edge in voter registration, Democrats still have an edge in some counties.
https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/07/02/as-kentucky-gop-numbers-have-grown-25-counties-still-have-more-registered-democrats/
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Kentucky Lantern
about 23 hours ago
After the Kentucky Supreme Court ruled that Gov. Andy Beshear should have appointment power over the State Fair Board, the board removed the leader of the organization that oversees the fair.
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After Supreme Court decision, Beshear’s Kentucky State Fair Board removes CEO • Kentucky Lantern
After the state Supreme Court said Gov. Andy Beshear should have power over the State Fair Board, the board ousted the CEO of Kentucky Venues.
https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/07/02/after-supreme-court-decision-beshears-kentucky-state-fair-board-removes-ceo/
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Kentucky Lantern
about 22 hours ago
If you or someone you know has experienced domestic violence, call the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. From
@sarahelizabethladd.bsky.social
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Kentucky report details domestic violence reports, arrests for 2025 • Kentucky Lantern
If you or someone you know has experienced domestic violence, call the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 1-800-656-4673.
https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/07/02/kentucky-report-details-domestic-violence-reports-arrests-for-2025/
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As usual, because it’s about Randall Weddle, this is the most entertaining story you’ll read today
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Kentucky Lantern
11 days ago
How Kentucky’s rainy day fund showered nearly $2 billion on towns and counties From
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How Kentucky’s rainy day fund showered nearly $2 billion on towns and counties • Kentucky Lantern
Kentucky lawmakers directed more than $1.7 billion from the state’s “rainy day fund,” to one-time spending projects across the state.
https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/06/22/how-kentuckys-rainy-day-fund-showered-nearly-2-billion-on-towns-and-counties/
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Kentucky Lantern
11 days ago
Lexington joins other Kentucky communities in acknowledging painful history of racial violence From
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Lexington joins other Kentucky communities in acknowledging painful history of racial violence • Kentucky Lantern
“This” is Lexington’s first Equal Justice Initiative’s Community Remembrance Project, joining similar markers in Shelbyville, Frankfort, Mount Sterling, and Owensboro among others that commemorate Ken...
https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/06/22/lexington-joins-other-kentucky-communities-in-acknowledging-painful-history-of-racial-violence/
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Kentucky Lantern
15 days ago
Editor’s Notebook: Are data centers the new coal mines of Kentucky? From
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Editor's Notebook: Are data centers the new coal mines of Kentucky? • Kentucky Lantern
Are data centers the new coal?
https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/06/18/editors-notebook-are-data-centers-the-new-coal-mines-of-kentucky/
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Kentucky Lantern
25 days ago
Report: Child poverty is down in Kentucky, but education and health lag From
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Report: Child poverty is down in Kentucky, but education and health lag • Kentucky Lantern
Fewer Kentucky children were living in poverty in 2024 than 2019, but nearly one in five kids still lack the resources they need to thrive.
https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/06/08/report-child-poverty-is-down-in-kentucky-but-education-and-health-lag/
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Kentucky Lantern
25 days ago
Some Kentucky counties and cities are hitting pause on data centers From
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Some Kentucky counties and cities are hitting pause on data centers • Kentucky Lantern
A growing number of Kentucky cities and counties are considering moratoriums or implementing zoning regulations on data center construction.
https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/06/08/some-kentucky-counties-and-cities-are-hitting-pause-on-data-centers/
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Kentucky Lantern
25 days ago
An important warning from people across the political spectrum
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Kentucky's open door on government transparency is closing • Kentucky Lantern
Kentucky built its Open Records Act on a simple, powerful premise: that free and open examination of public records is in the public interest.
https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/06/08/kentuckys-open-door-on-government-transparency-is-closing/
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The Associated Press
27 days ago
Golden Tempo won the 158th running of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, capturing the third leg of the Triple Crown five weeks after winning the Kentucky Derby and making more history for trainer Cherie DeVaux.
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Golden Tempo wins the 158th running of the Belmont Stakes after winning the Kentucky Derby
Golden Tempo has won the Belmont Stakes five weeks after winning the Kentucky Derby. Golden Tempo charged down the stretch at Saratoga Race Course to capture the third and final leg of the Triple Crown with jockey Jose Ortiz aboard for trainer Cherie DeVaux.
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Kentucky Lantern
29 days ago
Data center investment, ratepayer protections can both happen, state report argues From
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Data center investment, ratepayer protections can both happen, state report argues • Kentucky Lantern
As communities around Kentucky protest planned data centers, a new state energy group says data centers can be part of the state’s future.
https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/06/04/data-center-investment-ratepayer-protections-can-both-happen-state-report-argues/
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Kentucky Lantern
29 days ago
Several social service programs in Kentucky are about to see cuts, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday. Beshear, a Democrat, blamed the cuts on the budget passed by the Republican-controlled General Assembly this year. From
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KY gov announces foster care, Medicaid reimbursement, other program cuts • Kentucky Lantern
Beshear, a Democrat, blamed the cuts on the two-year state budget passed by the Republican-controlled General Assembly this year.
https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/06/04/ky-gov-announces-foster-care-medicaid-reimbursement-other-program-cuts/
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Kentucky Lantern
about 1 month ago
Former Gov. Bevin again faces jail or fines for failure to show up in court Great details from
@dyetter.bsky.social
, like the "large boulder" that crashed through Bevin's vacation home in Maine.
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Former Gov. Bevin again faces jail or fines for failure to show up in court • Kentucky Lantern
Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin on Friday was sentenced to jail for contempt of court — again — after he ignored a judge’s order to appear in person at a hearing.
https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/05/29/former-gov-bevin-again-faces-jail-or-fines-for-failure-to-show-up-in-court/
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Inside the Senate G.O.P. Meltdown Over Trump’s Fund
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Inside the Senate G.O.P. Meltdown Over Trump’s Fund
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Adrian Paul Bryant
2 months ago
I had a simply deranged time at the Derby infield, a place which answers the question, "What would it look like if Tin Roof put on a music festival every year?" Featuring: a mysterious Zyn-branded building, a White Claw patio, boat shoes, and an absurd amount of Vineyard Vines logos.
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Kentucky Lantern
2 months ago
Trump causes political earthquake in KY, backing Barr, Alvarado in U.S. Senate, House races
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Trump causes political earthquake in KY, backing Barr, Alvarado in U.S. Senate, House races • Kentucky Lantern
The night before the Kentucky Derby, Republican President Donald Trump placed his bet on two Republicans facing crowded primaries.
https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/05/01/trump-causes-political-earthquake-in-ky-backing-barr-alvarado-in-u-s-senate-house-races/
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Sarah Ladd
2 months ago
This closes tonight. 11:59 p.m.
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Last week’s Beshear-UK dustup shows once again why journalism matters
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Last week's Beshear-UK dustup shows once again why journalism matters • Kentucky Lantern
Last week’s fireworks between Gov. Andy Beshear and the University of Kentucky made for a very interesting first week as the incoming editor of the Kentucky Lantern.
https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/04/27/last-weeks-beshear-uk-dustup-shows-once-again-why-journalism-matters/
2 months ago
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This is a really dire development in the downward trend of the public’s right to know.
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2 months ago
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Tessa Duvall
3 months ago
Beyond proud of
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@taylorsixhl.bsky.social
for all the hard work they've put into covering Addiction Recovery Care for years, including this latest installment in the saga:
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Linda Blackford
Bluegrass Politics
3 months ago
Kentucky’s largest drug rehab center touts a Christian message and a selfless commitment to helping others. But internally, the organization prioritized money over the well-being of its clients and staff, interviews show. New, with
@propublica.org
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Some personal news: After almost 30 years
@kentucky.com
, I'm joining the
@kentuckylantern.com
as editor. Bittersweet bc I love the HL so much, but I'm excited for the new challenge.
3 months ago
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Judge slows political freight train barreling toward KY judicial independence | Opinion
Linda Blackford: In voiding Judge Julie Goodman’s impeachment, Franklin Judge Phillip Shepherd ensures the case will end up at Supreme Court.
https://www.kentucky.com/opinion/linda-blackford/article315247628.html?tbref=hp
3 months ago
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Lexington Herald-Leader
3 months ago
Linda Blackford: In a letter, booster Bret Setzer said the $1 million golden parachute to Mitch Barnhart was a “slap in the face” to BBN.
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Top UK booster calls Barnhart retirement job ‘deeply misguided,’ urges reversal | Opinion
Linda Blackford: In a letter, booster Bret Setzer said the $1 million golden parachute to Mitch Barnhart was a “slap in the face” to BBN.
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KY Senate must see, stop dangerous consequences of Judge Goodman’s impeachment | Opinion
Editorial: Goodman’s conviction for controversial decisions, not crimes, would send a chilling message to every judge in Kentucky.
https://www.kentucky.com/opinion/editorials/article315128457.html
3 months ago
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Brown Hound Press
4 months ago
Merceline Ochieng’s story is inspired by the murder of Agnes Tirop and of many other women in her country of Kenya. Merceline is a Fulbright Scholar currently living and teaching in Kentucky.
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Merceline Ochieng - Running Against the Shadow — Brown Hound Press
“Good evening,” she began, though nothing about her tone felt like evening warmth. “Tonight, Kenya has lost yet another woman, another daughter, another champion, to the hands of the man she once call...
https://www.brownhoundpress.com/stories/merceline-ochieng-running-against-the-shadow
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Katie Mack
4 months ago
This whole administration continues to be an object lesson in the catastrophic folly of letting unserious people have authority over serious things
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Brown Hound Press
4 months ago
We pay authors. We never charge reading fees. We respond to every submission within two weeks. Our website gets thousands of readers each week. Submissions open now at
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James Medlock
4 months ago
DOGE was a huge win for the Effective Sociopathy movement
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If only Trump liked KY’s GOP Senate candidates as much as he hates Massie | Opinion
Linda Blackford: Massie takes up a lot of space in Trump’s head, probably because Trump is secretly cowed by anyone who shows real courage.
https://www.kentucky.com/opinion/linda-blackford/article315024979.html
4 months ago
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‘A unified voice.’ Lexington’s Black neighborhoods come together to fight | Opinion
Linda Blackford: The recently formed Lexington Historical Black Neighborhood Association Council wants to establish cultural, political relevance.
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4 months ago
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Aaron Rupar
4 months ago
Obama: "We are living in a time where it can be hard to hope. Each day we wake up to some new assault on our democratic institutions. Another setback to the idea of the rule of law ... but this man - Rev. Jesse Jackson - inspires us to take a harder path ... bc if we don't step up, nobody else will"
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Lexington Herald-Leader
4 months ago
They are the first Herald-Leader employees to be inducted into the Hall of Fame since 2024.
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Four former Herald-Leader journalists named to Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame
They are the first Herald-Leader employees to be inducted into the Hall of Fame since 2024.
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Lexington Herald-Leader
4 months ago
Bluegrass Voices will be the one-stop shop for diverse commentary, editorials, endorsements and much more.
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Barnhart’s new job just another slap to UK employees, students, and taxpayers | Opinion
Linda Blackford: Why is UK paying Mitch Barnhart almost $1 million a year for a job that was just invented?
https://www.kentucky.com/opinion/linda-blackford/article314921004.html
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Kentuckians know a bad constitutional amendment when they see one, summarized or not | Opinion
Linda Blackford: Senate Bill 262 would allow lengthy constitutional amendment proposals to be summarized on the ballot.
https://www.kentucky.com/opinion/linda-blackford/article314905300.html
4 months ago
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Joe Sonka 😐
4 months ago
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Sarah Ladd
4 months ago
Thanks to
@kentucky.com
for republishing my story. Reminder that any outlet can pick up the
@kentuckylantern.com
for free!
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KY considers lifting repeat residency requirement to help recruit foreign-trained doctors
A 2025 report from the state found that Kentucky will have a shortage of nearly 3,000 physicians by 2030.
https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article314838359.html
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Trumpian cruelty comes for Kentucky civil rights through new GOP bill | Opinion
Linda Blackford: House committee votes to gut Kentucky’s human rights commissions, because why would we protect marginalized people anymore?
https://www.kentucky.com/opinion/linda-blackford/article314848744.html
4 months ago
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Lexington Herald-Leader
4 months ago
Linda Blackford: Everyone loves the arts but not everyone has the will or ability to get a vision of the Lexington arts scene to fruition.
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New arts audit shows clear leadership vacuum. Can Lexington overcome it? | Opinion
Linda Blackford: Everyone loves the arts but not everyone has the will or ability to get a vision of the Lexington arts scene to fruition.
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Sean Burns
4 months ago
A+ State of the Union counterprogramming by TCM.
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Lexington candidate facing felony charges may not live in district he’s running for
February court documents show the candidate’s home address as outside the 9th Council District, which he has filed to run in.
https://www.kentucky.com/article314805598.html#campaignName=lexington_breaking_newsletter
4 months ago
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Lexington Herald-Leader
4 months ago
What could Kroger Field entertainment district look like? Here are four options During UK’s Board of Trustees meetings last week, the university provided the first glimpse of what a fan entertainment district near the football stadium could look like. Read more in the full story:
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Eminent domain case would put electric line through forest. Berea College fights it | Opinion
Linda Blackford: EKPC is condemning land in Berea Forest for a new transmission line, but Berea College and landowners are fighting back.
https://www.kentucky.com/opinion/linda-blackford/article314758819.html
4 months ago
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With Lewis Clarke, Lexington’s Underground Railroad history gets richer | Opinion
Linda Blackford: St. Paul AME, a historic church that sheltered those escaping slavery, highlights the dramatic life of one of its parishioners.
https://www.kentucky.com/opinion/linda-blackford/article314773808.html
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We used to have a shared reality. Then local newspapers started closing | Opinion
Linda Blackford: Former NYT columnist comes to Lexington with a new film series and a message about what’s lost when local news goes away.
https://www.kentucky.com/opinion/op-ed/article314690490.html
4 months ago
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