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The county’s emergency medical service says summer water incidents rise during the month it identifies as peak drowning season, and it is reminding residents to prioritize safety near pools.
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Shannon Run Road (KY 1967) was closed Wednesday afternoon near the intersection with Military Pike (KY 1966) while investigators worked in the area, according to a Woodford Alerts posting.
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The Federal Bureau of Prisons said it will close a facility in Lexington, setting off questions for employees and inmates about what comes next.
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The changes, announced for one of Louisville’s most visited neighborhoods, are designed to streamline parking for drivers and reduce how often curb spaces are tied up.
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The program in Elizabethtown says it has avoided closure and plans to grow its shelter, advocacy, and other support services for survivors.
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Oldham County EMS says it recorded zero drownings involving children in 2025, a milestone it attributes to its Water Watcher water-safety initiative launched the year before.
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Bell County Football posted condolences for two coaches, saying their work as mentors extended beyond the field and into classrooms and the broader community.
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A new federal order signed by Energy Secretary Chris Wright clears the way for PJM Interconnection, the operator of the nation’s largest electricity grid, to direct certain large power users to run backup generators during peak demand conditions this week.
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As federal guidance tightens the definition of who qualifies as “medically frail” to avoid Medicaid work requirements, Kentucky and other states say many disabled and medically complex enrollees could lose coverage if the standards are applied broadly.
