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State officials say progress is being made in establishing the regulations for Kentuckians to use medical cannabis
The Commonwealth
Lexington/Richmond News
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Lexington’s city council is expected to vote March 21 on a deal to give the city four more years to finish court-ordered improvements to its sanitary sewer system.
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Lexington City Council members got an update Tuesday on the city’s Lex Grow Trees program, which will begin accepting grant applications Friday. Up to $500,000 in grants will be available.
Off the Beaten Path with Sam Dick
Sam Dick
Sam Dick visits a Fayette County farmer who is the great-grandson of enslaved Kentuckians
Sam Dick traveled to Lexington to meet Dr. Mike Eden whose tennis memorabilia collection is considered one of the best in the world.
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 conversation with comedian Paula Poundstone
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HIV/AIDS is a disease that continues to affect thousands of people across the Commonwealth. It’s an issue getting attention in Frankfort as lawmakers consider legislation tied to transmission of HIV. The focus is on decriminalization.
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State lawmakers have been discussing the role of Kentucky’s higher education governing body tied to proposed post-graduate programs. The debate centered on the timing of establishing these new offerings.
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Kentucky students are still recovering from learning loss related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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One of the measures being taken up in the Kentucky General Assembly could mean an increase in alcohol retailers in Lexington. The legislation affects five counties
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Frank Whitt was a firefighter with the Volunteer 504 Fire Department in Elliott County. According to WSAZ-TV, Whitt was escorting the body of Emergency Medical Technician Drake Adams to a funeral home Tuesday afternoon when his truck struck a guardrail on Route 504 and went over an embankment.
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