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Rising gas prices force Kentucky families, businesses to rethink spending ahead of Labor Day
1+ week, 2+ day ago (398+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX News) — As gas prices climb, some Kentucky drivers say they're making difficult choices to stretch their budgets and cut costs. For Enrique Lara, the owner of a local mowing company, higher fuel prices are affecting both his…...
Alvarado and Dembo exchange attacks over policing and corruption in Kentucky congressional race
1+ week, 5+ day ago (483+ words) FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX News) — With 64 days until Election Day, the race for central Kentucky's open congressional seat is intensifying as both candidates go on offense. Republican Dr. Ralph Alvarado accepted an endorsement from the Kentucky Fraternal Order of Police on…...
Kentucky game warden warns most drownings happen without life jackets
2+ week, 5+ day ago (258+ words) BATH COUNTY, KY (LEX News) — Cave Run Lake has been a destination for boaters, anglers, and families for decades — but a Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources game warden says even a peaceful day on the water can turn dangerous…...