A year after a spate of horse deaths at Churchill Downs, numerous investigations concluded with many questions unanswered. With a few new safety measures and upgraded technology, Churchill Downs said it's addressing safety concerns ahead of this year’s Kentucky Derby.
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Murray State University leadership went over proposals to better compensate some of its faculty and staff during a budget town hall Thursday.
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