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Kentucky EV Battery Workers Vote on UAW Union Amid Safety Concerns
WebProNews
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August 27, 2025
In the heart of Kentucky’s Hardin County, a sprawling electric-vehicle battery complex known as BlueOval SK stands as a symbol of the state’s ambitious push into the future of automotive manufacturing. This joint venture between Ford Motor Co. and...
LG&E says $3B expansion will protect Kentucky ratepayers from data center costs, others are doubtful
WFPL - Kentucky
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August 28, 2025
Many states are seeing higher energy bills as a result of new energy-guzzling “hyperscale” data centers — the massive buildings storing computer equipment that use hundreds of megawatts of power to process services like artificial intelligence....
Booker Noe honored as Rural Kentuckian
The Pioneer News - Kentucky
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (August 26, 2024) – Kentucky Electric Cooperatives recognized Fred Noe, the James B. Beam Distilling Company’s 7th Generation Master Distiller, as its 2025 Distinguished Rural Kentuckian during the co-op association’s 79th Annual...
SEC Implements Dragon Seats Climate-controlled Benches for 2025 Football Season
WPDE 15 - South Carolina
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference (SEC) announced today that Dragon Seats, a climate-controlled sideline bench system, will be installed in all 16 SEC football stadiums beginning with the 2025 season. Each SEC school will feature...
Kentucky 'humanely euthanizes' 22 improperly housed deer to curb CWD threat
WHAS 11 - Kentucky
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August 27, 2025
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife euthanized 22 deer at a Meade County sanctuary for violating Chronic Wasting Disease regulations. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife says it has ‘humanely euthanized’ 22 deer being kept at a Meade...
Jay Bilas explains what made Mark Pope a ‘home run’ at Kentucky: “(It’s) a pleasure to watch him work.”
On3
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August 28, 2025
The Kentucky Wildcats celebrated 500 days of Mark Pope this week, the BYU head coach making his move to Lexington on Friday, April 12, 2024. That means it’s been 501 days since fans lost their minds and rivals danced on the program’s grave for...
Kentucky Cooperage will lay off more than 100 workers. What we know
Courier-Journal - Kentucky
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(This story has been updated with new information.) Kentucky bourbon has taken another hit as the economy and global trade conditions continue to prove challenging for the industry. According to an Aug. 19 Worker Adjustment and Retraining...
Wildlife rescue volunteers object to euthanization of 22 healthy fawns in Meade County
WKYT - Kentucky
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August 26, 2025
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Supporters of a popular wildlife refuge protested then-plans to euthanize 22 orphaned fawns. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife confirmed late Tuesday that staff “humanely euthanized more than 20 deer being illegally held at the...
Jay Bilas Praises Mark Pope as a Coaching ‘Home Run’ at Kentucky
BVM Sports
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August 27, 2025
Mark Pope has completed 501 days as head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats, taking over amidst skepticism after replacing a Hall of Fame coach. His first season yielded significant success, including eight top-15 wins and a Sweet 16 run, boosting...
Seasonal virus killing Kentucky white-tailed deer at significantly increased rate from 2024
Lex 18 - Kentucky
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August 27, 2025
FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) — There have been 200 reports so far this year of hemorrhagic disease in white-tailed deer. In 2024, there were seven reports, which Fish & Wildlife officials say is a dramatic increase. State wildlife veterinarian Dr....
'Heartbroken': Officials euthanize group of deer at wildlife sanctuary
Courier-Journal - Kentucky
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The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources "humanely euthanized" more than 20 deer at Broadbent Wildlife Sanctuary on Aug. 26, officials said, citing violations of state regulations on deer rehabilitation. The sanctuary, in Meade...
Wildlife rescue volunteers object to plans to euthanize 22 healthy fawns in Meade County
Wave 3 - Kentucky
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August 26, 2025
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Supporters of a popular wildlife refuge protest plans to euthanize 22 orphaned fawns. Volunteers and administrators of Broadbent Wildlife Refuge in Meade County said Kentucky Fish and Wildlife officials will be killing the...
Report: Kentucky wildlife officials euthanize more than 20 deer at unpermitted facility
Lex 18 - Kentucky
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August 27, 2025
MEADE COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources staff euthanized more than 20 deer Tuesday at an unpermitted wildlife rehabilitation facility in Meade County due to violations of state regulations designed to...
Adair County youth earn top honors at Kentucky State Fair
Adair County Community Voice - Kentucky
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LOUISVILLE – Adair County 4-H youth brought home multiple honors at the 2025 Kentucky State Fair, with two members earning Class Champion awards in Cloverville. Abby Smith was named Class Champion in Foods–Granola Bar, and Alex Longine-Teodaro won...
Jennifer Hunter named UK associate dean for extension and director of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service
UKNow - Kentucky
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August 27, 2025
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 27, 2025) — The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) has named Jennifer Hunter, Ph.D., as associate dean for extension and Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service director....
'Tallest thing around': 100-year-old Cambridge Kentucky coffeetree wins Tree of the Year
CBC/Radio-Canada
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August 27, 2025
A rare Kentucky coffeetree that is described as "the tallest thing around" in a Cambridge neighbourhood has won the 2025 Tree of the Year award. It's the third year for this annual contest run by Tree Trust, a program developed by Reep Green...
Gray’s NexGen division pushing concrete innovation with sustainable solutions
The Lane Report - Kentucky
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August 27, 2025
NexGen Concrete is tackling the challenge of material efficiency through various options including value-added alternatives that help extend durability while minimizing waste. LEXINGTON, Ky. — Major project builder Gray is focusing attention on...
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife welcomes largest class of game warden recruits in more than a decade (copy)
The Messenger - Kentucky
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The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has welcomed its largest class of game warden recruits in more than 10 years, according to a news release from the agency. Class 29, which began training Aug. 18, includes 14 recruits...
Pharmacies are not offering Covid-19 shots in 16 states as unclear guidance from FDA leaves them in limbo
The Independent
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August 30, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Salad kits sold in 25 states recalled over allergy concerns
The Independent
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August 30, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...