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August 11, 2023

Logistical crisis prompts school closures in Louisville as new bus route overhaul hits snags

The implementation of a comprehensive revamp of bus routes within Louisville's school district led to a logistical crisis on the first day of classes.

August 11, 2023

Sen. Manchin ‘seriously’ considering switching to Independent

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., explained that he is considering switching to become an Independent.

August 11, 2023

Gender studies is on the way out at one state school. Here's why it matters

The New College of Florida voted to abolish its gender studies program this week. I serve on the New College Board of Trustees. Here's what happened and why this is the right call.

August 11, 2023

Blue-collar political anthem 'Rich Men North of Richmond' takes internet by storm

A new blue-collar political anthem is taking the Internet by storm just days after its release, garnering millions of views on YouTube in just a few days of being live.

August 11, 2023

KY schools making progress in adding police protection following 2018 high school shooting, governor says

Progress is being made toward a long-running policy goal of equipping Kentucky schools with law enforcement and counseling following a 2018 shooting at Marshall County High School.

August 11, 2023

Disaster relief sent by KY Democratic Gov. Beshear hailed by residents

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear, who prioritized helping Kentucky’s disaster-stricken areas, may have gained an advantage over Republican gubernatorial candidate Daniel Cameron.

August 11, 2023

Miners with black lung say poisonous dust exposure rule needs more enforcement, companies try to falsify tests

Dozens of miners and advocates in West Virginia pleaded for stricter enforcement of poisonous silica dust exposure rules as black lung conditions have surged over the years.

August 11, 2023

Evidence leaks in Madison Brooks case force DA to take drastic action

Prosecutors and defense attorneys involved in the case of LSU sophomore Madison Brooks' alleged rape agreed to limit future release of evidence after a series of leaks.

August 11, 2023

Kentucky clinic admits child sex change surgeries despite Dem gov's insistence procedures 'don't happen'

An LGBTQ+ clinic in Kentucky has admitted to performing gender reassignment surgeries on children despite the state's Democratic governor saying they "don't happen."

August 11, 2023

Energy Department invests $1.2 billion in 2 carbon removal projects

The largest "engineered carbon removal" investment in the history of the United States was announced by the Energy Department. The department awarded $1.2 billion to two projects.