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Kentucky weather today: Rinse and repeat forecast continues
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — There’s not a lot of change to the forecast today, with additional storm chances this afternoon and evening. Not everyone gets rain, but storms that develop will bring locally heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and lightning. Isolated storm chances hang around Wednesday, especially for...
Massive solar farm planned for coal mine site in eastern Kentucky
A massive solar farm is in the works at the site of one of the largest coal mines in southern Appalachia. BrightNight, the developer behind the planned farm at the decades-old Starfire coal mine near Hazard, Kentucky, says the project could help reinvigorate a region where thousands of mining jobs have been lost. Construction on the first phases could begin as soon as 2026.
Surface coal mining worsened deadly Eastern Kentucky floods in July 2022, study shows
Over a week in July 2022, more than a foot of rainfall came down on Eastern Kentucky bringing a deluge of flood waters that displaced thousands of people and killed more than 40. A recent study published by Kentucky’s former top geologist suggests environmental damage from surface coal mining worsened the deadly disaster, perhaps significantly. […] The post Surface coal mining worsened deadly Eastern Kentucky floods in July 2022, study shows appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Alberta Jones statue may be state's first of a Black woman. Here are other Kentucky statues
Supporters of a trailblazing Louisville attorney are looking to cement her place in history. Alberta Odell Jones was the first Black woman to pass the Kentucky bar, first female city attorney, first female prosecutor for the Domestic Relations Court, first attorney for a young Black boxer the world would come to know as Muhammad Ali. ...
Expunge the overreaction: Concern about Kentucky’s process for purging voters is reasonable.
Kentuckians should be proud that Secretary of State Michael Adam received a Profile in Courage Award from the John F. Kennedy Foundation for “protecting access to the ballot and ensuring that our nation remains a beacon of democracy.” In a time of rampant election denialism and threats against election workers, this state in 2021 expanded […] The post Expunge the overreaction: Concern about Kentucky’s process for purging voters is reasonable. appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Sheriff: Man found with drug paraphernalia, gave officers false information
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - A Somerset man is facing charges after reportedly giving police a false name and social security number. Officials said the information actually belonged to someone from Louisville. Pulaski County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene of a Breezy Hills address at approximately 8:52 p.m....
DQ Miracle Day supports local children’s hospital
Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day is happening July 25 to support local children’s hospitals. On Miracle Treat Day, DQ’s donate $1, or more, for every Blizzard sold to their local children’s hospital, which for Central and Eastern Kentucky is Kentucky Children’s Hospital. At KCH we treat children from Boyle County up to 1,100 times per […] The post DQ Miracle Day supports local children’s hospital appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
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