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Kentucky’s largest utility to ‘explore’ bringing small nuclear reactors to the state
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Kentucky’s largest utility to ‘explore’ bringing small nuclear reactors to the state

The release states LG&E and KU and X-energy have “begun early project feasibility activities” to see if the company’s small reactors can support the electricity grid’s reliability and serve power-intensive operations including data centers.

Candidates for judge/executive, sheriff, jailer to appear at Glasgow forum May 5
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Candidates for judge/executive, sheriff, jailer to appear at Glasgow forum May 5

For those unable to attend in person, the forum will be streamed online by Glasgow EPB and available on YouTube, Facebook and Barrenside.com.

Barren County library future takes shape as residents give input
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Barren County library future takes shape as residents give input

Sandell said the next phase of planning will require broad community support, noting that funding sources have not yet been finalized.

New allied health campus takes shape as SKYCTC breaks ground in Glasgow
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New allied health campus takes shape as SKYCTC breaks ground in Glasgow

Before SKYCTC, the Glasgow LPN Nursing School opened as a vocational program in 1958 on the same campus still in use today.

Cave Region tourism organizations receive $194,768 in state marketing support
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Cave Region tourism organizations receive $194,768 in state marketing support

In the Cave Region, local tourism leaders say the funding is critical for maintaining visibility in a competitive travel market.

State says Glendale site advancing as Ford commits to new investment
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State says Glendale site advancing as Ford commits to new investment

Ford Motor Co. previously laid off approximately 1,600 people who were hired to work at the Glendale plant.

Kentucky overdose deaths declined in 2025 in four-year downward trend
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Kentucky overdose deaths declined in 2025 in four-year downward trend

The 34-page report shows methamphetamine and fentanyl were the top culprits in last year’s overdose deaths, present in 50% and 45% of all deaths, respectively.

Jerry Tucker, co-founder of Casey County ministries to help needy children, dies at 85
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Jerry Tucker, co-founder of Casey County ministries to help needy children, dies at 85

Over the years, the Tuckers cared for more than 2,000 children from all over the world with donations and without government funding.

New Barren County justice center taking shape as foundation work wraps up
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New Barren County justice center taking shape as foundation work wraps up

Vertical construction is nearing, according to the update provided Wednesday.

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