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U.S. Forest Service
The Family Forest Carbon Program would help owners of forests as small as 30 acres enter carbon markets. It helps those forest owners implement green initiatives on their land, and pays them based on how much carbon is removed from the local atmosphere.
The Commonwealth
Lexington/Richmond News
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Shepherd Snyder/WEKUSeniors signed a letter of intent to their college of choice in front of school officials, teachers and parents. The event was also meant to help raise interest in the profession at a time where Kentucky is facing a statewide teacher shortage. -
Stu JohnsonOne of the first buildings visitors to Eastern Kentucky University see coming off Interstate 75 down the By-Pass is Alumni Coliseum. It’s been like that for well over a half-century. And it will remain so on the outside, but the inside is undergoing major change.
Off the Beaten Path with Sam Dick
Sam Dick
Sam Dick travels to Manchester, Kentucky to visit a woman who has made it her mission to help recovering addicts
Sam Dick visited a Franklin County farm featuring artistic sculptures from across the globe
Eastern Standard
The focus of Episode 4 of Democracy Optimist, an Eastern Standard special election year series: 4.6 million Americans have lost their right to vote because of a felony conviction due to a policy known as felon disenfranchisement. The policy has a disproportionate impact on people of color given our criminal legal system.
Kentucky Arts & Culture
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courtesy of the Keeneland Association“The Heart of the Turf: Racing’s Black Pioneers” showcases photos, art and video interviews of around 100 Black jockeys, trainers and owners from the early 19th century to modern times. It was previously on display in the Keeneland library throughout 2023. -
Cheri Lawson/WEKUNorthern Kentucky log cabin makes for a unique gallery to showcase the work of local artists
Today's Interview
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Whitney GrayArts Contributor Kate Savage talks with Artist Wylie Caudill. -
Carsen Bryant/EKUOur monthly conversation with EKU President David McFaddin
More Kentucky News Stories
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Lexington’s Commissioner of Housing Advocacy and Community Development says a $10 million state appropriation will benefit an affordable housing initiative in more ways than one. -
Wednesday afternoon brought an opportunity for Lexington city officials and park enthusiasts to gather at the River. The scene was a groundbreaking ceremony -
At the Kentucky Commission on Military Affairs’ quarterly meeting this week, the executive director briefed attendees on several pro-military bills passed by the General Assembly and signed by the governor -
The Lexington and Fayette County Parking Authority is seeking additional revenues to help cover some $12 million in garage maintenance and new camera security. It’s included in the agency’s budget for the upcoming year. -
It begins very much like a military awards ceremony – the National Anthem, followed by an invocation. The scene in the VA’s Sousley campus auditorium is one familiar to most of the volunteers there, because they wore the uniform before returning on their own time, at their own expense, to help their brothers and sisters.
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