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22 members of the Kentucky House and Senate got budget negotiations underway Monday in the State Capitol Annex. They are working toward a compromise state budget.
The Commonwealth
Lexington/Richmond News
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Kentucky Poet Laureate and best-selling novelist Silas House will be the featured speaker Thursday at the University of Kentucky Libraries’ annual Edward F. Prichard Lecture.
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Residents of Fayette and Jessamine counties are encouraged to offer input on the region’s 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan. The first of a series of open houses was held Monday at the new Marksbury Family Branch Library in Lexington.
Off the Beaten Path with Sam Dick
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Sam Dick traveled to Lexington to the special home of award-winning landscape designer Jon Carloftis
Sam Dick visits a Fayette County farmer who is the great-grandson of enslaved Kentuckians
Eastern Standard
Part Two of a financial crisis for the vital service of childcare looms as a second “fiscal cliff”, a legacy of emergency pandemic aid, approaches.
Kentucky Arts & Culture
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Legendary KY folk artist Minnie Adkins clocks 90 with big celebration in Morehead
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Three EKU conductors explain what's behind the position that guides musicians or singers as they bring a piece of music to life.
Today's Interview
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Historian Yvonne Giles tells us the story of Lewis and Harriet Hayden and Lexington’s Underground Railroad.
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A Lexington City Council member arrested at an A-T and T store March 10th pleaded not guilty to third-degree criminal trespassing, menacing and resisting arrest.
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An examination of higher education access in southeastern Kentucky would come under review with the final passage of a Senate resolution. The call for a study is moving in the State Legislature.
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The City of Lexington’s annual Water Week is under way and runs through Saturday. More than 20 events are scheduled, including hikes, litter cleanups, watershed walks and more.
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The Kentucky General Assembly is taking up legislation to modify its name, image, and likeness law. It’s suggested as a way to keep Kentucky in the game when it comes to compensating college student -athletes.
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Legislation that proponents say will help independent pharmacies remain more viable is before the Kentucky General Assembly. Movement on a bill is happening with less than ten days remaining in the current session.
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