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Michael J. Collins
News reporterMichael is a senior at Western Kentucky University and a news reporter with WFPL and KyCIR. He formerly worked as Editor-in-Chief and news reporter for the College Heights Herald, and a multimedia reporter for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
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The private contractor operating prison commissaries in Kentucky increased prices by 7.2% on July 1 with DOC approval.
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They’re loud, eccentric and specialize in destroying venues. The band says they're an "Island of Misfit Toys" for punks.
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Robert Smith, with the Service Employees International Union, said workers were told to close the store midday with no warning.
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The installation reopened after undergoing major renovations aimed at improving accessibility for visitors with sensory sensitivities.
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After another General Assembly session without medical cannabis legislation, Gov. Andy Beshear hopes advisory team will demonstrate resident support.
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More than two dozen centers are open to help Louisville residents survive scorching temperatures this week.
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Young people and victims of gun violence spoke to the effect it had in their lives during the 2nd March For Our Lives demonstration in Louisville.
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The free program connects new drivers with instructors for hands-on lessons to help build confidence behind the wheel.
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Clarksville Town Council voted to condemn the former plant this week, saying the owner has not developed the site despite offered incentives.
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Many residents and local officials have criticized the tolls along the Abraham Lincoln, Kennedy and Lewis and Clark Bridges.