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A new statewide report released Thursday finds Kentucky’s serious-crime trends improved for a second year in a row, renewing attention on public-safety planning across communities.
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During an arraignment in Fayette Circuit Court, Commonwealth’s Attorney Kimberly Baird said Naqeeb Mufallah entered a not guilty plea after being accused of injuring a Lexington police officer.
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Kentucky State Police arrested Ashley Ritchie-Rowland and another school board member, and the superintendent said the district will continue to cooperate with the investigation and follow established procedures.
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At a Wednesday briefing in Frankfort, Medicaid Commissioner Lisa Lee and her staff presented materials about Medicaid reductions, while lawmakers and stakeholders pressed for financial details including how provider recoupments would work and what the state expected to spend.
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A U.S. Department of Agriculture release on SNAP payment error rates will require most states to pay a share of federal nutrition assistance benefits, but Kentucky is among the group that will not face the matching requirement.
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The state’s highest court affirmed a guilty verdict against a man convicted in the death of a Kentucky police officer, leaving the conviction and accompanying punishment in place.
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The new shop, located at 2349 Remington Drive, marked its opening with a donation to support pediatric care at the University of Kentucky.
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The swim instruction center is joining nationwide activities on June 25 aimed at expanding access to swim lessons and encouraging families to prioritize drowning prevention.
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The Court’s decision in the Roundup litigation centers on who decides what appears on pesticide labels and whether federal law preempts state lawsuits over alleged health harms.
