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Winter storm systems continue to slam commonwealth

While Kentucky continues to dig out from the latest winter storm, the National Weather Service is already looking ahead to the next system, expected to ... Read more

by Tom Latek, Saturday, February 13, 2021 9:58 pm

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Bill aims to help those leaving Kentucky prisons

Legislation aimed to address the needs of people leaving prison is advancing in the General Assembly. House Bill 53, sponsored by Rep. Kim Moser, R-Taylor ... Read more

by Tom Latek, Friday, February 12, 2021 10:30 pm

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Case totals, positivity rate both trending in right direction

Gov. Andy Beshear on Friday pointed to more good trends in the COVID-19 pandemic in Kentucky, while deaths remain high due to the post-holiday surge ... Read more

by Tom Latek, Friday, February 12, 2021 9:45 pm

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Restrictions lifted on commercial drivers for now

In the wake of the ice storm that prompted Gov. Andy Beshear to issue a state of emergency declaration, and the possibility of more snow ... Read more

by Tom Latek, Friday, February 12, 2021 5:24 pm

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State Senate passes slots-like gambling for horse industry

A bill to legalize slots-like historic horse racing machines in Kentucky passed the state Senate 22-15 on Tuesday with bipartisan support. The Kentucky Supreme Court ... Read more

by Tom Latek, Wednesday, February 10, 2021 11:11 am

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Tax season has arrived; returns accepted starting Friday

The Kentucky Department of Revenue has announced it will begin accepting 2020 tax returns later this week. The IRS announced it will begin accepting electronic ... Read more

by Tom Latek, Tuesday, February 9, 2021 4:43 pm

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State lawmakers advance historical horse racing measure

A bill to legalize historical horse racing, which are essentially slot machines, in Kentucky cleared its first legislative hurdle on Thursday as it passed the ... Read more

by Tom Latek, Thursday, February 4, 2021 10:26 pm

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Judge temporarily blocks new Kentucky law on COVID-19 rules

Gov. Andy Beshear won a partial first-round victory on Wednesday in his lawsuit to have three bills passed by the General Assembly over his veto ... Read more

by Tom Latek, Thursday, February 4, 2021 8:14 am

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Kentucky’s vaccine supply getting 5% bump

Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Tuesday the federal government will be increasing Kentucky’s vaccine supply by an additional five percent, starting next week. Combined with ... Read more

by Tom Latek, Wednesday, February 3, 2021 9:08 am

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Lawmakers override Beshear’s vetoes, governor files suit to set up court battle

Lawmakers returned from their recess on Tuesday with the main action being an override of all six vetoes by Gov. Andy Beshear, which in turn ... Read more

by Tom Latek, Wednesday, February 3, 2021 9:03 am

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