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Kentucky communities were hit with flash flooding Friday and are preparing for more storms this weekend. -
Saturday marks the 15th anniversary of the deadliest mine disaster in more than half a century at the Upper Big Branch mine. Appalachia Mid-South Newsroom's Justin Hicks recently interviewed survivor Stanley "Goose" Stewart at his home in West Virginia. -
In Louisville, a new, online news site is taking a community-centered approach to sharing arts and culture news and information with the city. -
A federal judge temporarily stopped a Trump administration attempt to end billions in COVID-era health grants that would affect addiction supports, community health worker funding and childhood vaccination programs. -
An electric vehicle battery supplier has paused construction on a factory in western Kentucky. -
A steel industry conference in Kentucky this week brought together business leaders coincidentally as President Donald Trump announced varying tariffs across the globe. There were mixed reactions, but everyone agreed the volatility is challenging. -
Jefferson County Attorney Mike O’Connell, who’s held the office since 2008, said Thursday he won’t run for reelection next year. -
Intense storms, including suspected tornadoes, ripped through east Louisville and some of Southern Indiana. So far, no injuries have been reported. -
Intense winds, including suspected tornadoes, ripped through east Louisville and several western Kentucky counties Wednesday night. Gov. Andy Beshear said no fatalities have been reported, but noted injuries and structural damage. -
A House committee amended controversial legislation that will reintroduce previously halted work reporting requirements to Indiana's Medicaid expansion program. Among other things, the committee made changes to who is exempt from the work reporting requirements. -
The National Weather Service says a "multi-day catastrophic and potentially historic" storm is expected to impact multiple states as violent weather was reported across the South and Midwest Thursday.
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Last school year about 72,700 Indiana public school students, or nearly 7% of those enrolled, experienced out-of-school suspensions.
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The Floyd County Commissioners are moving toward removal of a low-head dam that closed the Blackiston Mill Road bridge when it failed earlier this year. That could mean drivers will be able to use the connection between Clarksville and New Albany before a new bridge is built. -
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The U.S. Department of Education pulled out of an agreement to give Kentucky school districts more time to spend COVID relief funds. Some districts say the sudden halt jeopardizes long-term projects. -
The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved a loan to help fund essential services in the wake of deadly tornadoes that hit Dawson Springs, but city officials say their access to those dollars is frozen. -
From “La Traviata” to Juneteenth to “Robin Hood,” the Kentucky Opera’s upcoming season is about showcasing opera for everyone. -
Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's treatment is approved for use in the U.S. but the European Medicines Agency recommended against the approval of the drug on Thursday. -
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Hundreds of employees at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health were laid off this week, including researchers that monitor the health of coal miners. -
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Indiana House Republicans voted to give anyone the right to sue local governments to stop performances they think are obscene. -
Multiple rounds of severe storms are expected to roll through Louisville starting Wednesday night. -
Most bills the Kentucky General passed into law this year will go into effect 90 days after the end of the session, but 27 of them have “emergency clauses” attached.
