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Budget shortfall in senior meal delivery program is felt hard in Eastern Kentucky Seniors living in Eastern Kentucky have joined the concerns of other seniors throughout the state who are dependent upon home delivery meals and who are afraid of losing the much- needed service.

While the cuts have impacted many seniors in Kentucky, it's not good news, especially in Eastern Kentucky, where there is more economic hardship in rural communities.

Kentuckians to hold rally at state capitol over economic concerns Kentuckians are holding a rally in Frankfort this Saturday to protest Trump administration policies they say will hurt working families.

Kentuckians are holding a rally in Frankfort this Saturday to protest #Trump administration policies they say will hurt working families.

Story by Kentucky News Connection.

Support for Kentucky Pre-K for All initiative is growing Team Kentucky has held more than 40 outreach events and numerous town halls across the state over the past several months. According to the Beshear administration, nearly 90% of those who participated...

According to Beshear, since he announced the Pre-K for All initiative in June, 60,000 Kentuckians have written to state legislators, asking them to support expanding preschool access.

Report: Kentucky jails contracting with ICE have 659% increase in detainees this year Data from the study shows one county jail in Kentucky had contracted with ICE to hold roughly 120 detainees in January. By August, nine county jails held more than 900.

Data from the study shows one county jail in Kentucky had contracted with ICE to hold roughly 120 detainees in January. By August, nine county jails held more than 900. www.lpm.org/news/2025-10...

Federal investigation concludes University of Kentucky violated the Civil Rights Act The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights found the University of Kentucky violated the federal Civil Rights Act through its participation in a conference designed for students of col...

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights found UK violated the federal Civil Rights Act through its participation in a conference designed for students of color, particularly its association with the nonprofit PhD Project, which limits participation based on race.

Amid pressure to resume long-paused executions, Beshear says a necessary regulation is moving forward Kentucky hasn't carried out an execution since 2008 when its lethal injection practices came under scrutiny. But there's pressure now to resume capital punishment and Gov. Andy Beshear says a regulati...

Kentucky hasn't carried out an execution since 2008 when its lethal injection practices came under scrutiny. But there's pressure now to resume capital punishment and Gov. Andy Beshear says a regulation needed to proceed with the signing of a death warrant is undergoing review.

New tech bolsters UK's law enforcement presence, but one priority requires buy-in from campus residents University of Kentucky Police are embracing major technology upgrades as a way of enhancing security on campus, but they're also looking to students and staff to create an atmosphere where individuals...

UK Police are embracing major technology upgrades as a way of enhancing security on campus, but they're also looking to students and staff to create an atmosphere where individuals feel safer reporting sexual assault.

In Trump country, a Democrat critiques Trump — and talks of succeeding him Democrat Andy Beshear has twice won election as governor of Kentucky — thriving in a state that has voted for Donald Trump three times.

In Trump country, a Democrat critiques Trump — and talks of succeeding him.

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"Signatories commit themselves to revising governance structures as necessary to create such an environment, including but not limited to transforming or abolishing institutional units that purposefully punish, belittle, and even spark violence against conservative ideas."

The Compact says "Signatories commit... to transforming or abolishing institutional units that purposefully punish, belittle, and even spark violence against conservative ideas."

What does this mean for units teaching evolution, history, or climate change?
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'I believe in second chances': More opportunities offered at KY corrections facilities The Kentucky Department of Corrections is expanding its employment education programs to help create more opportunities for people leaving prison.

The Kentucky Department of Corrections is expanding its employment education programs to help create more opportunities for people leaving prison.

Battle over THC limits in hemp products splits Kentucky lawmakers on Capitol Hill A majority of Kentucky's congressional delegation is aligning against Sen. Mitch McConnell in his effort to place more stringent limits on THC in hemp-related products. This week, the president offere...

A majority of Kentucky's congressional delegation is aligning against Sen. Mitch McConnell in his effort to place more stringent limits on #THC in hemp-related products.

I drove up to Cincinnati to hear her speak. Afterward she took pictures with audience members who wanted to meet her. She’d just had a fall and broken her arm, so she wasn’t able sign things. So she had an ink pad and put her thumb print on pics and posters. Still have mine. 🙂

Guarding the lightsaber? :)

Separation is always the illusion. And the most interesting people are the ones who come along and break it. #JaneGoodall

Dr. #Goodall was a real one. Forever changing the way we look at animals by treating them as beings, not subjects. Approaching nature in a spirit of humility rather than mastery. Tirelessly advocating for a better world. I can’t think of a better legacy. RIP to one of my heroes.

In a release, Dennis Jackson described #Massie as a "career politician" who has "wandered off the field." The challenger promised to be a dependable ally for #Trump.

Some KY leaders point fingers, others throw up their hands as funding failure triggers shutdown Kentucky leaders are responding to the partial government shutdown, which kicked in Tuesday night after talks failed to produce a consensus on funding.

Some Kentucky leaders are pointing fingers, while others throw up their hands as funding failure triggers government #shutdown.

Back in the top seat in London, Mayor Randle Weddle urges council to work with him despite impeachment London Mayor Randall Weddle is back in office after his ouster was reversed by a circuit court ruling.

"I hold no grudges in what you've done," London Mayor Randall #Weddle told council colleagues who voted to remove him.

Cont'd: We must take that policy direction seriously. At the same time, we also must continue to take seriously our goal to be a community where different people and different perspectives can belong.

Cont'd: The federal government — in this letter of finding and in other policy directives — has made clear that it is closely scrutinizing what we and other institutions do with respect to our financial support of identity-based organizations — both on campus and through external agreements.

Capilouto: OCR has directed UK to submit a report within 60 days that identifies any other organization that UK has an “agreement, membership or partnership” with that — like The PhD Project — “may restrict participation based on race.”

#BREAKING: U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights finds #UK has violated the Civil Rights Act.

Jane Goodall, legendary primatologist, has died at age 91 Jane Goodall, primatologist who transformed our understanding of the lives of apes, has died, according to an announcement from the Jane Goodall Institute.

One of my all-time heroes. RIP to a legend. #JaneGoodall

Kentucky’s use of purchase data to disqualify SNAP recipients faces legal and public scrutiny A single mother who relied on federal food assistance lost her benefits in 2020 after Kentucky investigators concluded she’d committed fraud.

An administrative hearing officer kicked her off the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), regardless, based solely on the allegedly suspicious shopping pattern. She sued — and won.

Report: 'Empty promises' driving up energy costs in Kentucky Utilities across Appalachia are failing in their commitments to reduce the use of fossil fuels, including in Kentucky, according to a new report.

Report: 'Empty promises' driving up energy costs in Kentucky

Story by Kentucky News Connection

In its latest bid to unfreeze federal dollars, Kentucky has regained millions in federal EV funds Kentucky has seen $17.8 million in federal funding for electric vehicle charging stations restored.

Kentucky has seen $17.8 million in federal funding for electric vehicle charging stations restored.

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'Some people can say some ugly things': Beshear weighs in on freedom of speech Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel's suspension triggered a national discussion about networks, the FCC, and the First Amendment.

"It was a threat against those networks," Gov. Andy #Beshear said of FCC Chair Brendan Carr's comments about #JimmyKimmel.

A massive thank you to all who gave during @wuky’s Fall Fund Drive. We blew way past our goal thanks to our listeners.

You guys got heart. 🤜🤛

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