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Kentucky wetlands, streams, and drinking water at risk under proposed changes to Clean Water Act

Derek Parham

The EPA is moving to narrow the definitions of protected waterways under the Clean Water Act, opening many waterways to pollution and destruction.

A series of photos from the NTSB preliminary report as the UPS plane took off.

The Commonwealth

Early UPS crash report indicates failure of left-engine hardware during takeoff in Louisville

Justin Hicks

A newly released preliminary investigation has found cracks in hardware meant to hold the left engine to the UPS cargo plane that crashed, killing and injuring dozens of people in Louisville.

The Commonwealth

UPS Airlines president makes appearance in Louisville after devastating crash, amid lawsuit

Sylvia Goodman

With a lawsuit brewing, UPS Airlines President Bill Moore joined Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg Tuesday to offer support for impacted families and businesses.

Sen. Steve Rawlings, a Republican from Burlington, says he intends to file a bill that would add strict penalties for those who use public resources for advocacy on ballot questions.

The Commonwealth

Kentucky bill could turn advocates into felons for using public resources on ballot questions

Sylvia Goodman

After Kentucky school district officials spoke out against a constitutional amendment to allow public dollars to go toward private schools using an official account, GOP lawmakers are calling for criminal penalties.

Democrat Dale Romans, who recently announced his bid for U.S. Senate, sits in his office next to his barn at Churchill Downs.

The Commonwealth

LISTEN: Horse trainer Dale Romans talks immigration, party politics in bid for US Senate

Sylvia Goodman

Horse trainer and Democrat Dale Romans has announced his candidacy for Mitch McConnell’s Senate seat. He’s facing a crowded race ahead of the May primary.

Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and California Rep. Ro Khanna called for more Republicans and Democrats to sign the discharge petition to force a vote on releasing the Jeffrey Epstein investigative files.

The Commonwealth

Thomas Massie-led petition on Epstein files gets final signature, queuing up floor vote

Joe Sonka

Kentucky GOP Congressman Thomas Massie has secured the petition signatures needed to force a vote on releasing all Department of Justice files on Jeffrey Epstein.

The vigil was held at the Teamsters Local 89 union hall.

The Commonwealth

Louisville leaders identify 14 victims in UPS plane crash

Justin Hicks

On Wednesday, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and the Jefferson County Coroner said they have formally confirmed the identities of all the victims who were recovered from the plane crash site.

Rep. Jason Nemes and Sen. Chris McDaniel speak on the state budget they'll be crafting next legislative session at a Kentucky Chamber of Commerce event.

The Commonwealth

To cut or not to cut Kentucky’s income tax next year, that is the question

Sylvia Goodman

Kentucky GOP lawmakers appeared to disagree Monday on whether the state should further cut the income tax next year after failing to meet the budget trigger.