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Roughly 58% of poll workers deployed during the 2018 midterms were aged 61 and older.
Perhaps Cameron wants to make sure he keeps Trump's sole endorsement in the governor's race, observes political columnist Al Cross.
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This isn’t just a freak summer: Over the years, such extreme events are occurring in increasing frequency and intensity.
Republican state Rep. Jason Petrie, of Elkton, was key to the legislation that provided the funding, the governor said.
The center is intended to accelerate research on cannabis that is relevant to the health and well-being of Kentuckians.
English teachers today contend with fears that fan the fires of censorship, observe Constance Alexander, who once taught middle school language arts.
People impacted by the December tornado may fill out financial assistance applications on Sept. 21 at Pembroke City Hall.
Only five ferry boats still exist on the Ohio River, including one that carries cars and trucks between rural Western Kentucky and Cave-In-Rock, Illinois.
The rise in calls indicates both a surge in students struggling with their mental health and a sign of increased awareness of the issue, officials said.
Most deaths are preventable with vaccinations and booster shots.
The ancient tradition hitched a ride to America when Scots-Irish and English settled in the mountains.
Some had hoped for mandated raises for all teachers, but the Kentucky School Boards Association argues that the funding increases made locally approved raises more feasible for many districts.