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Kentucky Announces Significant Leadership Changes and Honors

News Summary In April 2025, numerous leadership appointments were announced across Kentucky's healthcare, banking, legal, and nonprofit sectors. Notable additions…

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Fayette County Launches Program to Combat Student Hunger

News Summary As Fayette County Public Schools approaches spring break from April 7-11, 2023, many students may face food insecurity.…

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Kentucky Faces Severe Weather and Tornado Threats

News Summary Residents of Lexington-Fayette County are urged to report damage caused by recent severe weather, which resulted in tornadoes…

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DHS Revokes Visas for International Students at University of Kentucky

News Summary The Department of Homeland Security has revoked visas for a small number of international graduate students at the…

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Lexington Pride Festival Returns to Outdoor Celebrations

News Summary The 17th annual Lexington Pride Festival is set to take place outdoors on June 28, from 11 a.m.…

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Fayette County Declares State of Emergency Amid Severe Weather

News Summary On April 4, 2025, Fayette County Mayor Linda Gorton declared a State of Emergency due to severe weather…

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Lexington Escapes Severe Storms Thanks to Wind Shear

News Summary On Thursday, Lexington avoided significant wind damage from severe storms, unlike nearby Louisville. Wind shear played a key…

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Trump Implements New Tariffs Impacting Kentucky Economy

News Summary President Trump has announced new tariffs that will significantly affect foreign imports, including a 34% increase on goods…

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Kentucky CHFS Secretary Eric Friedlander Announces Retirement

News Summary Kentucky's Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) Secretary Eric Friedlander will retire on August 1, 2025. Dr.…

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Severe Storms and Tornadoes Devastate Kentucky

News Summary Kentucky faces severe weather as two tornadoes tear through, prompting a state of emergency. Over 15 inches of…

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