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Laurel County student wins Kentucky's 2026 'I Voted' sticker contest
1+ week, 2+ day ago (129+ words) FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX News) — A Laurel County student has won Kentucky's 2026 "I Voted" Sticker Contest, Secretary of State Michael Adams announced Thursday. Ryker Asher, a student at Bush Elementary School in Laurel County, created the winning design, which features a…...
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…...
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…...
Kentucky confirms ongoing Measles outbreak; cases reported in 4 counties
3+ week, 5+ day ago (166+ words) FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX News) — Kentucky health officials have confirmed an ongoing measles outbreak, with cases now reported in multiple counties across the state. The Kentucky Department for Public Health said Monday that, as of August 17, confirmed measles cases have been…...
Kentucky Rep. James Comer says he expects McConnell to return when Senate reconvenes
1+ week, 2+ day ago (281+ words) WASHINGTON, D.C. (LEX News) — Kentucky Congressman James Comer said he expects Sen. Mitch McConnell to return to Washington when the Senate reconvenes later this month, though the Republican representative said he has not spoken with McConnell personally. Comer made the comments…...
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…...