Politics

Jury Acquits Lexington Man of Federal Hate Crime Charges in High-Profile Case

Lexington, Ky. – A jury has acquitted local resident Melvin Litteral of federal hate crime charges stemming from an incident…

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Fayette County Elementary Schools Experience Decline in Performance Ratings Amid Mixed Academic Progress

Fayette County public schools have seen a notable decline in their elementary schools’ performance ratings, dropping from the state’s second-highest…

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Man Acquitted of Federal Hate Crime Charges in Lexington Restaurant Incident

LEXINGTON, Ky. — A man accused of committing federal hate crimes at a local restaurant has been acquitted on all…

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Former UK Graduate Student Faces Backlash Over Hurricane Helene Comments

Lexington, KY – A recent controversy has erupted following comments made by former University of Kentucky graduate student Betsy Packard…

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Kentucky Universities Under Scrutiny as DEI Initiatives Face Legislative Challenges

Frankfort, Kentucky — On September 17, Kentucky's largest universities found themselves at the center of scrutiny during a hearing by…

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Kentucky Supreme Court Elects First Woman Chief Justice Debra Hembree Lambert

FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Supreme Court has elected Debra Hembree Lambert as its next chief justice, marking a historic milestone…

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Lexington Officials Prepare for Winter Challenges Facing Homeless Population Amid Rising Numbers

Lexington, Ky. — As winter approaches, local officials are focusing on strategies to protect the city’s homeless population from the…

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Urban County Planning Commission Recommends Ban on Large Solar Farms on Agricultural Land in Fayette County

Lexington - In a decisive move, the Urban County Planning Commission has unanimously voted to recommend a ban on large…

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Fayette County School Board Race Experiences Candidacy Withdrawal as Gregory Brenner Backs Isaac Sebourn

Fayette County School Board Race Sees Candidacy Withdrawal Fayette County—In a significant shift for the upcoming school board elections, data…

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Lexington Homelessness Surges by 26% Revealing Urgent Need for Solutions as Winter Approaches

Lexington is facing a significant rise in homelessness, with the homeless population now exceeding 3,000 individuals, marking a 26% increase…

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