U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, a well-known fiscal hawk and frequent “no” vote, is facing the toughest primary challenge of his career from former Navy SEAL officer Ed Gallrein.
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At a two-day conference in Frankfort this week, Kentucky officials on both sides of the aisle expressed support for a nuclear power future in the state. But some Kentuckians have concerns about the cost of nuclear projects as well as safety risks they could carry.
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Tennessee’s largest coal ash site could become a permanent source of pollution near the Cumberland River.
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With the release of (Re) Planting by the Signs, a new deluxe edition of her critically acclaimed album from last year, West Kentucky's S.G. Goodman is pledging a portion of the album's proceeds back to her local public radio station. Royalties from a new homespun cover of the title track by Senora May and Tyler Childers will be directed to WKMS.
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Both the Kentucky Attorney General's Office and attorneys representing three women challenging the state's abortion ban are asking a judge to revise his recent ruling, which in part voided Kentucky’s definition of human life because it’s too vague.
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Man known for racially derogatory livestreams charged with attempted murder after Tennessee shootingCLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities say a man who livestreams himself saying racially derogatory statements to Black people in public settings has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after a shooting outside a Tennessee courthouse. District Attorney Robert J. Nash said in a statement Wednesday that Dalton Eatherly, known online as “Chud the Builder,” and an unidentified man were involved in a confrontation that resulted in gunfire.
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Kentucky Resources Council, Paducah resident petition Nuclear Regulatory Commission for hearing on Global Laser Enrichment’s proposed $1.76 billion facility
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The Supreme Court's recent ruling threatens the power of racial-minority voters in Voting Rights Act cases about not just Congress, but also at least 17 state and local governments, NPR finds.
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There are a lot of wellness trends that make health experts roll their eyes in skepticism. But there is one big trend that many experts can get behind – with a few caveats: fibermaxxing.
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The fiber craze is pushing more people into the broad world of beans, as the U.S. bean industry looks to double American consumption of pulses by 2030.
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The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are moving forward with their climate plan despite the loss of state support and federal funding.
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When a large tortoise named Rex got loose, a Phoenix-area neighborhood went into a tizzy. More than just a fun commotion, Rex's daring getaway shows the challenges of sulcata tortoise ownership.
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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert ends on Thursday. Here's how he has evolved to meet the moment.