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Cody Noffsinger and Chris Jung to co-chair United Way campaign
Jennifer P. Brown•
Calling themselves the Blue Brothers, they plan to promote United Way agencies as the soul of the Pennyrile.
United Way of the Pennyrile logo
Smoke from Canadian wildfires prompts warnings for Kentuckians
Sarah Ladd•
The potential negative health effects are particularly hazardous for those working outside.
Hazy Kentucky sky
‘She changed the world.’ Kentucky honors the late Virginia Moore
Sarah Ladd•
Virginia Moore made sure every day that “everyone was included," Gov. Andy Beshear said during a celebration of her life on Sunday.
Virginia Moore collage
Higher pay helping Kentucky State Police recruit and retain officers, commissioner says
McKenna Horsley•
KSP has been advertising the starting pay for state troopers at $65,000 a year.
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Kentucky reverses loss of social workers in child and adult protective services
Sarah Ladd•
In December, Kentucky had 965 workers in adult and child protective services work, which increased to 1,023 in March and 1,042 in May. 
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Cameron attacks Beshear on pandemic closings, defends Breonna Taylor investigation
Kevin Willis•
Cameron, during a stop at Bowling Green, also addressed how he will try to appeal to teachers who supported Beshear in 2019.
Daniel Cameron in Bowling Green
Gateway Academy teacher joining Kentucky Board of Education
Hoptown Chronicle•
Alissa Riley will serve one year on the state board as a non-voting member.
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Republican lawmakers question state officials about tornado, flood relief funds
Hannah Saad•
The relief funds, established by Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear, allow the state to take donations from private entities.
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Mammoth Cave National Park expansion proposed by McConnell, Guthrie
Kentucky Lantern•
Legislation would add 980 acres to the national park.
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Kentucky seniors are third most unhealthy in the nation: report
Sarah Ladd•
The state ranks better than only Louisiana and Mississippi.
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Could an illegal psychedelic substance ease the opioid crisis? Daniel Cameron wants to find out.
Melissa Patrick•
Anecdotal evidence suggests the psychedelic relieves opioid withdrawal syndrome.
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Here’s how to keep your heart healthy in summer heat
Dr. Vincent Sorrell•
It's important to know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, advises UK Chief of Cardiology Dr. Vincent Sorrell.