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Kentuckians turn out at peaceful ‘No Kings’ protests across the state

Thousands turned out across Kentucky for a day of peaceful protest. Many wore inflatable animal costumes, carried signs and chanted protests against the Trump administration.

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Beshear finds money for Kentucky’s senior meal programs amid legislative pressure

Sylvia Goodman

Former GOP state senator Ralph Alvarado is back in Kentucky and running for Congress, after serving as the commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Health.

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Close fundraising battles emerge among US House candidates in central Kentucky

Joe Sonka

Solicitor General Matt Kuhn stands before the Kentucky Supreme Court Thursday to argue in favor of two laws that shift appointment powers away from the governor.

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Kentucky Supreme Court to decide the scope of Gov. Beshear’s appointment powers

Sylvia Goodman

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Disability services in Appalachia face defunding under proposed federal budget cuts

Chris Schulz

Advocates are concerned funding cuts proposed by the Trump administration could eliminate some forms of disability services, including all University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities.
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'Tell me where my daughter is': mother of Crystal Rogers speaks as Brooks Houck is sentenced to life

Lisa Autry

A judge in Bardstown has formally sentenced Brooks Houck to life in prison for the murder of his girlfriend and mother of his child. Nelson Circuit Judge Charles Simms went with a jury’s recommendation on Wednesday in sentencing Houck to the maximum punishment for the murder of Crystal Rogers.
Groups spent nearly $10M lobbying Kentucky lawmakers after 2025 session

Joe Sonka

The 2025 session of the Kentucky legislature may have ended in March, but businesses and advocacy groups still spent $10 million lobbying lawmakers in the subsequent five months.
Ex-CIA officer Joel Willett announces Democratic bid for McConnell Senate seat

Sylvia Goodman

A month after the Trump administration revoked his security clearance, former CIA officer and veteran Joel Willett is running for one of Kentucky’s two U.S. Senate seats.
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Judge dismisses lawsuit over Kentucky kinship care law

Lisa Autry

A Franklin Circuit Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit by State Auditor Allison Ball against the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services. The case stems from 2024 legislation on kinship caregivers.

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Photos: Scenes from the No Kings Protests

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People gathered for pro-democracy protests across the country today.
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2 survivors of suspected drug vessel will be sent to home countries, Trump says

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The two survivors of an American military strike on a suspected drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean will be sent to Ecuador and Colombia, their home countries, President Trump said.
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Opinion: Susan Stamberg gave NPR its voice

Scott Simon

NPR has lost a singular, distinctive radio journalist: Susan Stamberg, who died Thursday. She was the first woman to host a national news broadcast and set the tone, pace, and scope of the network.
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Why are so many rich Americans investing in British soccer teams?

Robbie Griffiths

American millionaires and celebrities are buying up British soccer teams in record numbers.
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A caregiver's survival guide: Advice from people who've been there

Kat McGowan

Family caregivers offer their wit, wisdom and survival tips for the hardest unpaid job in America.
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Protesters decry Trump administration policies in No Kings rallies across the U.S.

Alana Wise

The second wave of mass protests organized by the progressive No Kings network saw protesters unite against President Trump's anti-immigration tactics, slashing of federal programs and other concerns.