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How ancient geology shapes modern life will be topic of free Lexington talk
The powerful role of geologic forces in shaping our environment, natural resources and daily lives will be the focus of an Aug. 9 talk in Lexington. State geologist Drew Andrews, acting director of the Kentucky Geological Survey, will discuss the ways geology affects lives more than most people realize. He will also give an overview […]
5 Mayfield families get new homes as Western Kentucky rebuilds from tornadoes
Five Mayfield families were given keys to new homes Friday as the region continues to rebuild after devastating tornadoes as well as recent flooding.? Gov. Andy Beshear and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman joined The Hope Initiative in bestowing the keys, a governor’s office press release said. The Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund gave $500,000 […]
Court allows Biden rule limiting asylum at the border to be kept in place for now
WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court on Thursday decided to allow the Biden administration to keep in place a temporary two-year rule that restricts asylum at the U.S. border, while the legal challenges to a lower court’s ruling play out. The decision from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals aids the Biden administration, which […]
No sign of active shooter in U.S. Senate offices after phone threat
WASHINGTON —? U.S. Capitol police officers on Wednesday found no evidence of an active shooter after several U.S. Senate office buildings were evacuated and Hill staffers were told to shelter in place amid warnings of a security threat. The Metropolitan Police Department first received a call at 2:30 p.m. about an active shooter in the […]
Beshear: It will be ‘much more challenging’ to replace education commissioner after Glass leaves
Gov. Andy Beshear says it will be difficult to find a new education commissioner after the current one announced this week he is leaving because of political pressure.? Beshear, an incumbent Democrat who is seeking reelection, told reporters Wednesday that the departure of Education Commissioner Jason Glass will not affect the governor’s campaign. It will, […]
High school students can apply for week of study in D.C., $10,000 college scholarship
Applications are now open for the 2024 United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP), a merit-based opportunity that takes outstanding high school students from around the country to Washington, D.C., for a weeklong study of the federal government and the people who lead it, the Kentucky Department of Education announced Tuesday. According to a news release, […]
Appeals court refuses to restore gender-affirming care for transgender minors in Kentucky
The 6th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on Monday rejected a request from the American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky to let transgender minors access certain medical care once more.? The ACLU asked for emergency relief on July 18. The request came days after a federal judge stayed a temporary block on part of a […]
Kentucky Education Commissioner Jason Glass to leave post at end of September
Kentucky Education Commissioner Jason Glass is stepping down as the state’s top education official to become the associate vice president of teaching and learning at Western Michigan University, the Kentucky Department of Education said Monday.? Glass, who the Kentucky Board of Education appointed as commissioner in 2020, had come under frequent fire from Kentucky Republicans […]
Need help paying for AC? Here’s how to apply for aid.
Community action agencies across Kentucky are now accepting applications to help residents pay their electric bills. The summer subsidies are available through?the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Low-Income Home Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). LIHEAP can provide a household with a one-time payment between $50 and $250, depending on income and household type, to […]
Fourth ‘higher-ground’ homesite for Eastern Kentucky flood victims will be in Knott County
Another residential community to house survivors of last summer’s Eastern Kentucky floods will be in Knott County, along Chestnut Ridge Drive, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Friday.? The news, along with the Thursday announcement of a Floyd County site, come on the heels of the one-year anniversary of devastating floods that killed 45 people. Flooding began […]
After flood anniversary, Beshear says $2 million will secure Floyd County rebuilding site
The day after the one-year anniversary of devastating floods in Eastern Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear announced plans to provide 34 single-family homes to house flood survivors. Beshear said Thursday that $2 million in Community Development Block Grant funds will be given to the county to acquire two vacant lots — a total of 34 acres […]
How Kentuckians can stay safe in 106 heat index?
With Kentucky under a heat advisory for Friday, the National Weather Service advises drinking lots of water and staying out of the sun, among other precautions.? Heat indexes could reach 106 Friday, NWS says, in east-, north- and south-central Kentucky. Thursday night and Friday, temperatures will increase to the low and mid 90s, according to […]