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Republicans will still hold a dominant supermajority in Frankfort next year, but Kentucky Democrats were able to knock off nine GOP incumbents in suburban legislative districts.
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Attorney General Russell Coleman is asking Kentucky voters to speak up if they see something they believe could be election fraud. Coleman spoke Tuesday morning at the Election Integrity Command Center in Frankfort, which is staffed by investigators, prosecutors and support staff. -
The man charged with fatally shooting a Kentucky State police trooper has entered a not guilty plea. Emonnie Branch was in Warren County Circuit Court on Tuesday for arraignment. -
The debate over data center development continues to dominate many voters’ conversations in the lead-up to Election Day. What remains uncertain is how those conversations will play out at the polls. -
For the first time since 2018, Daviess County Democrats are fielding candidates in all four state legislative races. -
Western Kentucky University has broken ground on a new era in student housing. The multi-year initiative will replace aging residence halls with modernized facilities that move away from community-style living.
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Alberto Pezzali/APA prosecutor described Brand as a ruthless, calculating, manipulative "sexual predator." Brand, 51, denied the charges, saying he had never forced anyone to do something against their will. -
Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesA new report finds generational wealth is widening the divide between homebuyers and those priced out. The median age of first-time buyers also remains at a record high. -
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Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesDemocrats have regained control of Congress. They have a long list of investigations into Trump planned. And, not all races have been called. Here's a look at how they could affect the Dems' majority. -
Graeme Sloan/Getty ImagesSen. Kirsten Gillibrand spoke with Morning Edition about Democrats' priorities, from lowering costs to ending the Iran war. But questions remain about how they'll deliver. -
Department of the InteriorA federal panel will meet to consider the arch for final approval on Thursday, and the government said it may begin construction later that same day. Critics hope a judge will intervene last-minute.
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