Tom Latek

Tom Latek has been the Frankfort correspondent for Kentucky Today, the online news website of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, since 2016. Previously, he covered news for radio and television stations in Frankfort, Lexington, and Louisville. 

Scheduled to open in 2027, the facility will add 1 million square feet of capacity while decreasing carbon emissions by 30 percent and water usage by 1.5 million gallons per year.
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The Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky plant in Georgetown.
The soldiers, part of Task Force Falcon, are closely working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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Fort Campbell sign
Part of the work includes $14 million for temporary structures where the House and Senate will meet while renovation of the 120-year-old building is underway.
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Restoration work at the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort is ongoing. (Kentucky Today photo)
Adams was chosen by his peers in the National Association of Secretaries of State to co-chair its Elections Committee, along with Democratic Secretary of State Gregg Amore of Rhode Island.
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Michael Adams headshot
Teva agreed to pay Kentucky more than $71 million to resolve allegations that marketing and promotional practices fueled the drug crisis. In addition to cash payments, Teva agreed to provide more than 23,000 units of Naloxone to Kentucky annually.
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Doctor patient conversation
The most severe storms are expected Wednesday afternoon and evening.
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severe weather map
In Kentucky, only a simple majority of both the House and Senate is needed to override a veto from the governor.
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Roberts Stivers signing document
The bill's sponsor, Rep. Steven Doan, R-Erlanger, cites public health concerns and the lack of early morning light when clocks switch to DST.
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State Rep. Steven Doan, R-Erlanger. (Kentucky Legislative Research Commission photo)
Rep. Jason Petrie, R-Elkton, who chairs House Appropriations and Revenue, said the plan invests taxpayer resources with the goal of getting a return on each investment that will further benefit Kentuckians.
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kentucky capitol
Kentucky is a closed primary state, so you can only cast your vote for candidates who are in the party with which you are affiliated.
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Two women leave the Christian County Courthouse where voters were casting ballots Tuesday afternoon in the 2023 general election. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Gov. Andy Beshear encouraged local governments and other eligible entities to start preparing now for a new application period, expected to open in the spring.
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ev charging station
The geophysical data will help to shed light on potential natural hazards in the region.
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survey airplane