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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.
Update to KY law will effect unexcused school absences
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A new update to school attendance law in Kentucky is set to effect repeated absences in the state. The update to Kentucky’s School Attendance Law can be seen here. In a message to families regarding the update, Henderson County Schools say the Director of Pupil Personnel will have to notify the […]
Ohio dedicates 85 miles of road to honor Charles Young who went from slavery to colonel
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A local corridor along Ohio roads will pay tribute to a military officer from the Tri-State who broke down barriers. Charles Young was born into slavery in Mayslick and spent most of his childhood in Ripley. Young graduated from the United States Military Academy and became the...
DOJ asks Supreme Court to partially restore Biden Title IX rule in Republican-led states
The Department of Justice (DOJ) asked the Supreme Court to take emergency action Monday to restore parts of President Biden’s Title IX rule in a handful of Republican-led states where the new regulations are blocked, arguing that lower court injunctions pausing the rule in its entirety are “more burdensome” than necessary. In April, the Education Department unveiled a final set…
Kentucky’s governor is a rising political star who learned from another governor, his father
The sweepstakes to replace President Joe Biden is unfolding at breakneck speed, with Vice President Kamala Harris considering VP contenders. Whatever the future holds for Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, he owes much to his father, former Gov. Steve Beshear.
Gov. Beshear Declines Fancy Farm Invitation
Photo: Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear greets the crowd at the 2019 Fancy Farm Picnic. Shannon McFarlin photo. Fancy Farm, Ky.–Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has announced he will not attend this year’s Fancy Farm Picnic as the list of speakers is firming up. An update from organizers Friday confirmed...
Not too Hot with Daily Rain Chances
OVERNIGHT: Partly Cloudy with Patchy Fog. Lows 64-68. Sunrise 5:46. TUESDAY: Mix of Sun & Clouds with a Few Showers/T’Showers Developing (Best Chances South across Western Kentucky). Humid with Highs 81-89 (South to West…85-86 in the Evansville Metro). Winds V 5-10 TUE NIGHT: Partly Cloudy. Lows 65-69. WEDNESDAY:...
Kentucky Newsmakers 7/21: EKU President David McFaddin; Ky. Distillers Association President Eric Gregory
On the latest edition of Kentucky Newsmakers, WKYT’s Bill Bryant talks with Eastern Kentucky University President David McFaddin and Kentucky Distillers Association President Eric Gregory.
New School Attendance Program Aims to Reduce Absenteeism in Dearborn, Ohio Counties
The program was announced by Judge Aaron Negangard on Tuesday afternoon. Judge Aaron Negangard speaking about the new, two-county wide school attendance program. Photo by Travis Thayer, Eagle Country 99.3. (Lawrenceburg, Ind.) – A new, two-county-wide school attendance program was announced on Tuesday afternoon. The Honorable Judge Aaron Negangard,...
Free Refrigerants Disposal for Jefferson, Scott, and Switzerland County Residents
It is limited to one per household. (Southeastern, IN) - The Southeastern Indiana Recycling District will be offering free refrigerants disposal for Jefferson, Scott, and Switzerland County residents. It is limited to one per household. Jefferson County disposal will be located at 6556 N. Shun Pike Road JPG #534 Madison,...
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