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Last week, Congress passed legislation providing benefits to veterans diagnosed with a range of health ailments after serving in a combat zone. Kentucky's senators were split on the decision.
Bruce Maples, who publishes Forward Kentucky, invited Sen. Whitney Westerfield to join him in the first Commonwealth Conversation.
This is the second time President Biden has visited Kentucky in less than a year to extend condolences after a massive weather-related tragedy.
Homes in portions of Western and Central Kentucky have a high indoor-radon potential, research shows.
Tilley, who is originally from Hopkinsville, turned himself in to police and maintains his innocence, his attorney said.
Measures enacted by Beshear during the COVID-19 pandemic were a point of criticism for several speakers at the picnic.
House has traveled to the Hindman Settlement School — where he teaches in the Appalachian Writers' Workshop — to help save historical documents.
Live speeches will be broadcast Saturday followed by highlights on Monday. The speeches also can be viewed on demand following the event.
Peaceful coexistence is possible with urban coyotes — creatures that actually bring some benefits to cities.
Local governments and school districts will need help paying for cleaning and recovery, Gov. Andy Beshear said.
The measure is similar to a constitutional amendment that will appear on Kentucky's general election ballot in November.
Land Between the Lakes has event every day of the week for visitor who want to experience nature up close.