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The race between Ed Gallrein and Thomas Massie was a test of strength for Trump, writes columnist Al Cross.
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About 16% of Christian County voters cast ballots in Tuesday’s primary, which brought wins for Russ Guffey in the Hopkinsville mayor’s race and several City Council challengers.
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Jennie Stuart Health was among 17 Kentucky hospitals to receive a C in the latest Leapfrog Group report card, which grades hospitals on patient safety measures.
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Though several candidates will be on the ballot, the primary has shaped up to be a two-man race between U.S. Rep. Andy Barr and former Attorney General Daniel Cameron.
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The crowded Democratic primary includes former Marine fighter pilot Amy McGrath, state Rep. Pamela Stevenson, former state Rep. Charles Booker, and political newcomer Dale Romans, a horse trainer.
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A former data center executive is leading efforts in Kentucky to safeguard the industry's inevitable growth. Absent state or federal regulations, counties are defending their resources and local control against major developers.
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Gasoline prices across the country have spiked since the outbreak of the war with Iran.
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Bill Bishop, a journalist who devoted much of his career to covering rural America, describes how the country's political system is now less about policy and more about grievance.
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The growth of Kentucky’s race purses has led to a higher quality of horses competing here, more interest among bettors and a breeding boom running contrary to national trends.
Scenics, 2024 Keeneland September Yearling Sale
When making Scotch whisky, Scottish distillers often use bourbon barrels to age the product, which adds extra flavor like vanilla.
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Gov. Andy Beshear is raising new concerns about leadership at the University of Kentucky, warning that recent governance changes, high-level hiring decisions and the creation of private entities could concentrate power and weaken oversight.
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