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The Commonwealth
Governor Beshear activates Emergency Operations Center as subfreezing temperatures approach Kentucky
Stan Ingold
More snow and near single-digit temperatures are expected in Kentucky over the weekend and into early next week.
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  • Can required civic education help heal a divided nation?
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    Eastern Standard : December 11th, 2025
    Tom Martin
    Part One Guest: Carly Muetterties, chair of the Kentucky Civic Education Coalition, promoting civic education in public schools.
  • Lexington History Museum
    Eastern Standard: Dec. 4th, 2025
    Tom Martin
    Not only did it happen, but there were thousands of spectators and often a carnival atmosphere as lynchings were carried out in Kentucky well into the 20th century.
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