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Public Health Alarm: Kentucky health officials are investigating a possible cluster of DIPG, a rare, nearly always fatal childhood brain cancer, in Southeastern Kentucky after reports of multiple cases and deaths in the Whitley–Knox–Laurel area; the state is working with the Kentucky Cancer Registry while residents demand transparency and answers about potential environmental causes. Water Quality Wins: The EPA has approved a Mill Creek watershed plan in southwest Louisville to cut nonpoint source pollution, unlocking about $1 million a year in grant funding for local projects. Nuclear Oversight: The Kentucky Resources Council has petitioned the NRC to hold a hearing over Global Laser Enrichment’s proposed uranium enrichment facility in Paducah, challenging the legality of a 2016 DOE deal and the adequacy of environmental review. Education & STEM: An Alaska teacher selected for a national STEM Scholar program will train at Western Kentucky University, while App State’s research showcase set a record with 240 student innovators.

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Kentucky environmental group petitions for federal hearing on GLE's nuclear license request

Kentucky environmental group petitions for federal hearing on GLE's nuclear license request

Kentucky State University study finds late-season nitrogen boosts soybean protein

Kentucky State University study finds late-season nitrogen boosts soybean protein

Arkansas baseball seeding for Hoover far from decided entering final series at Kentucky

Arkansas baseball seeding for Hoover far from decided entering final series at Kentucky

Kentucky Democrats are underdogs in the U.S. Senate race – but several candidates argue they can win

Kentucky Democrats are underdogs in the U.S. Senate race – but several candidates argue they can win

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Kentuckiana Pride Cancels DJ’s Appearance After Backlash Over IDF Military Service

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