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In the aftermath of a cargo plane crash that has led to at least 12 deaths, Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency and said recovery efforts are still underway.
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The leader of a far western Kentucky firefighters union chapter is suing city officials in Paducah, claiming they violated his rights under the First and 14th Amendments – as well as federal and state labor laws – by terminating his job with the Paducah Fire Department. -
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said at least 11 people are dead after a UPS plane bound for Hawaii crashed near the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. -
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Food pantries and other nonprofits that help keep people in need fed are expecting an increase in demand for services with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients facing delays in getting their benefits – and now they’re expected to get less than the full amount of aid for this month. -
Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency and pledged state funds to support Kentucky food banks.
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