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AVOL's drop-in clinic is open 1-5 pm every Wednesday at 1824 Hill Rise Drive, just off Versailles Road in Lexington. It offers STI testing, PrEP and PEP consultations, and other wellness resources in one easy visit.
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AVOL Kentucky introduces Wellness Wednesdays, a free "one-stop shop" for sexual health resources
AVOL's drop-in clinic is open 1-5 pm every Wednesday at 1824 Hill Rise Drive, just off Versailles Road in Lexington. It offers STI testing, PrEP and PEP consultations, and other wellness resources in ...
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November 6, 2025 at 11:53 PM
AVOL's drop-in clinic is open 1-5 pm every Wednesday at 1824 Hill Rise Drive, just off Versailles Road in Lexington. It offers STI testing, PrEP and PEP consultations, and other wellness resources in one easy visit.
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In this week’s conversation from the Lexington StoryCorps Booth, Roberta Davis and Charles Davis Sr. talk about how the leadership skills Roberta learned during her manufacturing career and a move back home to Lexington led to the founding of girls nonprofit Operation Be You.
StoryCorps Mobile Tour: Six Weeks
Roberta Davis and Charles Davis Sr. talk about how the leadership skills Roberta learned during her manufacturing career and a move back home to Lexington led to the founding of nonprofit Operation Be...
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November 6, 2025 at 7:48 PM
In this week’s conversation from the Lexington StoryCorps Booth, Roberta Davis and Charles Davis Sr. talk about how the leadership skills Roberta learned during her manufacturing career and a move back home to Lexington led to the founding of girls nonprofit Operation Be You.
During his Team Kentucky briefing Wednesday Governor Andy Beshear announced he's declaring a state of emergency in the Commonwealth following Tuesday's fiery UPS plane crash in Louisville.
Beshear declares state of emergency following UPS plane crash in Louisville
During his Team Kentucky briefing Wednesday Governor Andy Beshear announced he's declaring a state of emergency in the Commonwealth following Tuesday's fiery UPS plane crash in Louisville that killed ...
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November 6, 2025 at 12:50 AM
During his Team Kentucky briefing Wednesday Governor Andy Beshear announced he's declaring a state of emergency in the Commonwealth following Tuesday's fiery UPS plane crash in Louisville.
At least 3 dead, 11 injured in UPS plane crash in Kentucky and governor says numbers likely to grow.
UPS cargo plane with 3 aboard explodes on takeoff at Louisville airport, igniting huge fire
A large UPS cargo plane with three people aboard crashed and exploded Tuesday while taking off from an airport in Louisville, Kentucky, igniting a massive fire that left a thick plume of black smoke o...
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November 5, 2025 at 1:50 AM
At least 3 dead, 11 injured in UPS plane crash in Kentucky and governor says numbers likely to grow.
This Thursday, CivicLex is holding a screening of “Join or Die: A film about why you should join a club.”
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CivicLex to show "Join or Die" documentary on community engagement at Kentucky Theatre
This Thursday, November 6, CivicLex is holding a special screening of “Join or Die: A film about why you should join a club."
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November 4, 2025 at 8:46 PM
This Thursday, CivicLex is holding a screening of “Join or Die: A film about why you should join a club.”
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From @claywallace.bsky.social
November is National Caregiving Month, and caregivers in Kentucky face sweeping financial and emotional challenges, often with little support, according to new data from AARP.
Report: Kentucky caregivers increasingly face financial hardship
November is National Caregiving Month, and caregivers in Kentucky face sweeping financial and emotional challenges, often with little support, according to new data from AARP.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:33 PM
November is National Caregiving Month, and caregivers in Kentucky face sweeping financial and emotional challenges, often with little support, according to new data from AARP.
Jordan Obi matched Clara Strack with 15 points and 15 rebounds in the Wildcats season-opening win over Morehead State
UK Women hold off Morehead State 75-59
Kentucky placed four players in double figures and held off a feisty Morehead State squad 75-59 on Monday night at Historic Memorial Coliseum.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Jordan Obi matched Clara Strack with 15 points and 15 rebounds in the Wildcats season-opening win over Morehead State
The City of Lexington, God’s Pantry Food Bank, and several community partners have launched 'Lexington’s Big Give,' a citywide food drive that runs through December 2nd.
'Lexington Big Give' food drive underway amid reduction to SNAP benefits
The City of Lexington, God’s Pantry Food Bank, and several community partners have launched 'Lexington’s Big Give,' a citywide food drive that runs through December 2nd.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:09 PM
The City of Lexington, God’s Pantry Food Bank, and several community partners have launched 'Lexington’s Big Give,' a citywide food drive that runs through December 2nd.
They’re bundled up in warm coats, they jingle when they walk, and they’re helping put gifts under the tree this holiday season... It's the Lexington Fire Department's 96th annual toy drive.
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From @claywallace.bsky.social
Lexington Firefighter's Toy Program now accepting donations
They’re bundled up in warm coats, they jingle when they walk, and they’re helping put gifts under the tree this holiday season... It's the Lexington Fire Department's 96th annual toy drive.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
They’re bundled up in warm coats, they jingle when they walk, and they’re helping put gifts under the tree this holiday season... It's the Lexington Fire Department's 96th annual toy drive.
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From @claywallace.bsky.social
Environmental groups claim the plan would pass off 3 billion dollars in costs to Kentucky families and small businesses.
Kentucky utilities reach settlement under community pressure
Kentucky’s major utility Louisville Gas & Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company has reached a settlement with groups, which would slash proposed rate increases in half – from around $18 and ...
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November 3, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Environmental groups claim the plan would pass off 3 billion dollars in costs to Kentucky families and small businesses.
Kentucky notched seven sacks and allowed just one trip to the red zone in a 10-3 victory at Auburn on Saturday night that ended a four-game skid.
Kentucky notches 7 sacks in a 10-3 victory at Auburn for Wildcats' first SEC win
Kentucky notched seven sacks and allowed just one trip to the red zone in a 10-3 victory at Auburn on Saturday night that ended a four-game skid.
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November 2, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Kentucky notched seven sacks and allowed just one trip to the red zone in a 10-3 victory at Auburn on Saturday night that ended a four-game skid.
“When I became governor, you have lots of priorities, but when I’d sit down and think about it, education always came back as the first thing you have to start with,” the former teacher explained in a 1992 interview with the Nunn Center for Oral History at the University of Kentucky.
Former Kentucky Governor Martha Layne Collins dies at 88
Martha Layne Collins, the first and only woman elected governor of Kentucky, has died. She was 88.
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November 2, 2025 at 8:48 PM
“When I became governor, you have lots of priorities, but when I’d sit down and think about it, education always came back as the first thing you have to start with,” the former teacher explained in a 1992 interview with the Nunn Center for Oral History at the University of Kentucky.
Governor Andy Beshear on Friday declared a state of emergency in Kentucky and ordered $5 million from the state's "rainy day fund" to go to food banks to help bridge any potential lapse in Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program benefits.
Gov. Beshear declares State of Emergency in Kentucky in wake of SNAP funding disruption
As federal funding to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program comes to a halt as a result of an ongoing government shutdown, Governor Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency allowing $5 m...
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November 2, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Governor Andy Beshear on Friday declared a state of emergency in Kentucky and ordered $5 million from the state's "rainy day fund" to go to food banks to help bridge any potential lapse in Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program benefits.
Over 150 authors and thousands of readers will gather at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington tomorrow for the free all-day event celebrating books and literacy in the Commonwealth.
Treat your shelf! The 44th annual Kentucky Book Festival is Saturday, November 1
More than 150 authors and thousands of readers will gather at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington tomorrow for the free all-day event celebrating books and literacy in the Commonwealth.
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October 31, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Over 150 authors and thousands of readers will gather at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington tomorrow for the free all-day event celebrating books and literacy in the Commonwealth.
Marie Mitchell and Mason Smith are co-authors of “Paranormal Kentucky: An Uncommon Wealth of Close Encounters with Aliens, Ghosts, and Cryptids.” The couple compile tales of “high strangeness,” many of which radiate chills far beyond the state line.
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With @claywallace.bsky.social
Aliens, ghosts, and cryptids! “Paranormal Kentucky” recounts abductions, hauntings, and close encounters of all kinds
Marie Mitchell and Mason Smith are co-authors of Paranormal Kentucky: An Uncommon Wealth of Close Encounters with Aliens, Ghosts, and Cryptids. Both former journalists, the couple traveled across Kent...
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October 31, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Marie Mitchell and Mason Smith are co-authors of “Paranormal Kentucky: An Uncommon Wealth of Close Encounters with Aliens, Ghosts, and Cryptids.” The couple compile tales of “high strangeness,” many of which radiate chills far beyond the state line.
With @claywallace.bsky.social
With @claywallace.bsky.social
Governor Andy Beshear kicked off his weekly Team Kentucky press briefing on Thursday with a Halloween costume reveal. Switching out his suit coat for a red cardigan and swapping dress shoes for sneakers, Besehar brought Mr. Rogers to life.
'Welcome to my neighborhood': Beshear embodies Mr. Rogers for Halloween message
Governor Andy Beshear kicked off his weekly Team Kentucky press briefing on Thursday with a Halloween costume reveal. Switching out his suit coat for a red cardigan and swapping dress shoes for sneake...
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October 31, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Governor Andy Beshear kicked off his weekly Team Kentucky press briefing on Thursday with a Halloween costume reveal. Switching out his suit coat for a red cardigan and swapping dress shoes for sneakers, Besehar brought Mr. Rogers to life.
Otega Oweh scored 17 points, but Kentucky fell to Georgetown University 84-70 on Thursday night at Rupp Arena.
Kentucky falls to Georgetown in exhibition action
Otega Oweh scored 17 points, but Kentucky fell to Georgetown University 84-70 on Thursday night at Rupp Arena.
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October 31, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Otega Oweh scored 17 points, but Kentucky fell to Georgetown University 84-70 on Thursday night at Rupp Arena.
Following five town halls and dozens of outreach events throughout the state, the Pre-K for All Advisory Committee delivered its findings and recommendations to the governor, reinforcing his case for universal pre-K access.
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From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social
Pre-K for All initiative delivers recommendations to the governor
Gov. Andy Beshear's Pre-K for All campaign has handed over its report, culled from research and public input.
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October 31, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Following five town halls and dozens of outreach events throughout the state, the Pre-K for All Advisory Committee delivered its findings and recommendations to the governor, reinforcing his case for universal pre-K access.
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From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social
KU and LG&E have been given the green light to build a pair of natural gas power plants.
With an eye toward AI, Kentucky power providers receive approval for two new plants
Kentucky Utilities and Louisville Gas & Electric have been given the green light to build a pair of natural gas power plants.
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October 30, 2025 at 8:35 PM
KU and LG&E have been given the green light to build a pair of natural gas power plants.
In this week’s conversation from the Lexington StoryCorps booth, Lisa Howard and Barbara Smith talk about the Bluegrass Cat Club. At its height, the group’s annual household cat show was the largest in the nation.
StoryCorps Mobile Tour: Every cat was special
Lisa Howard and Barbara Smith talk about the Bluegrass Cat Club and the group's annual shows at the old Turfland Mall.
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October 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM
In this week’s conversation from the Lexington StoryCorps booth, Lisa Howard and Barbara Smith talk about the Bluegrass Cat Club. At its height, the group’s annual household cat show was the largest in the nation.
Federal funds could begin running dry Saturday that help tens of millions of Americans to buy food for their families if Congress doesn’t reach a deal by then to end the U.S. government shutdown.
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From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social
SNAP cutoff: who's affected in Kentucky and why the state can't fill the gap
Federal funds could begin running dry Saturday that help tens of millions of Americans to buy food for their families if Congress doesn’t reach a deal by then to end the U.S. government shutdown.
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October 30, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Federal funds could begin running dry Saturday that help tens of millions of Americans to buy food for their families if Congress doesn’t reach a deal by then to end the U.S. government shutdown.
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From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social
A recent survey from Edelman’s Trust Barometer found 43% of people regret a health decision they have made because of inaccurate information.
From Kentucky News Connection
From Kentucky News Connection
More Kentuckians turning to online content creators for health advice
Having health insurance is critical to accessing quality medical and dental care in Kentucky and experts said making a doctor’s appointment is always preferable to relying on social media influencers ...
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October 30, 2025 at 3:08 PM
A recent survey from Edelman’s Trust Barometer found 43% of people regret a health decision they have made because of inaccurate information.
From Kentucky News Connection
From Kentucky News Connection
WUKY, the oldest university-owned and licensed FM station in the nation, marked a milestone Wednesday in fun fashion.
WUKY celebrates 85th anniversary with some sweet soul
WUKY, the oldest university-owned and licensed FM station in the nation, marked a milestone Wednesday in fun fashion.
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October 30, 2025 at 3:05 PM
WUKY, the oldest university-owned and licensed FM station in the nation, marked a milestone Wednesday in fun fashion.
Central Kentucky’s immigrant and Spanish-speaking residents have had greater access to resources and support since Centro de San Juan Diego opened in 2020.
From Kentucky News Connection
From Kentucky News Connection
KY group gets kudos for service to immigrants, refugees
Central Kentucky’s immigrant and Spanish-speaking residents have had greater access to resources and support since Centro de San Juan Diego opened in 2020.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Central Kentucky’s immigrant and Spanish-speaking residents have had greater access to resources and support since Centro de San Juan Diego opened in 2020.
From Kentucky News Connection
From Kentucky News Connection
An attempt to push forward with a collective bargaining vote for Fayette County Public School employees failed to gain traction Monday night, despite increasingly sharp criticism from teachers, parents, and other residents.
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From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social
'Do your job': Collective bargaining advocates turn up the pressure on Fayette school leaders
An attempt to push forward with a collective bargaining vote for Fayette County Public School employees failed to gain traction Monday night, despite increasingly sharp criticism from teachers, parent...
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October 29, 2025 at 2:59 PM
An attempt to push forward with a collective bargaining vote for Fayette County Public School employees failed to gain traction Monday night, despite increasingly sharp criticism from teachers, parents, and other residents.
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From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social