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Federal waiver to provide Medicaid for a year to Kentuckians exiting incarceration
Government

Federal waiver to provide Medicaid for a year to Kentuckians exiting incarceration

The waiver was approved in 2024.

GPD introduces new cruiser design
Crime & Public Safety Featured

GPD introduces new cruiser design

Residents can expect to begin seeing the updated vehicles in service in the coming weeks.

Talks continue on potential Glasgow movie theatre upgrade, decision expected by May
Growth & Development Featured

Talks continue on potential Glasgow movie theatre upgrade, decision expected by May

The goal is to reach final decisions by late May, with efforts ongoing to move the project forward, according to a social media post from Glass.

Low lake levels delay opening of Barren River State Dock
News

Low lake levels delay opening of Barren River State Dock

The Barren River State Dock and Peninsula Marina are now expected to open May 1.

Contracts signed for $11.4M T.J. Regional Health facility in Smiths Grove
Growth & Development Featured

Contracts signed for $11.4M T.J. Regional Health facility in Smiths Grove

The planned 16,000-square-foot facility will be the organization’s first location in Warren County.

Beshear says KY GOP leader could benefit from election law change to fund a state campaign
Government

Beshear says KY GOP leader could benefit from election law change to fund a state campaign

Beshear, who is serving his second term as governor, has criticized a recent omnibus election law that will allow sitting lawmakers to move their legislative campaign funds to a statewide election.

Housing, data center legislation dies on final day of 2026 session
Government

Housing, data center legislation dies on final day of 2026 session

A sticking point in negotiations was a controversial provision that would largely block local governments from regulating short-term rentals such as Airbnbs.

Teen’s persistence pays off as legislature adopts rescue dogs, cats as official KY pet
Kentucky

Teen’s persistence pays off as legislature adopts rescue dogs, cats as official KY pet

Frankfort teenager Ethan Branscum, 13, has advocated for this since he was 6 years old.

Officials investigating Cumberland County murder
Crime & Public Safety

Officials investigating Cumberland County murder

The investigation remains ongoing and is being led by Detective Zach Scott with Kentucky State Police.

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