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Guest columnist: Grid reliability trap behind solar’s milestone

The news that solar power recently overtook coal generation in the United States has been treated by some as a turning point worth celebrating. But before policymakers and grid planners draw the wrong ...
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Guest columnist: The impact of animal health innovation

Animal health rarely makes national headlines — unless a disease outbreak compels it into the spotlight. When our agricultural and veterinary systems work as they should, they’re easily taken for ...
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Guest columnist: Planning for Kentucky’s bright future

As Kentucky’s largest utilities, it’s our privilege to serve Louisville, Lexington and all of our customers whose families, homes and businesses are in more than 90 Kentucky counties. We’ve supported ...
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Have you or do you plan on watching any of the World Cup games?

Vote now Poll ends on July 14, 2026 at 1:12 pm. View results | View previous polls This is not a scientific poll — results reflect only the opinions of those voting.
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CARTOON: Taylor Swift wedding blues

CARTOON: Taylor Swift wedding blues ...
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Nance named Kentucky Outstanding School Administrator of the Year

Future Forward Education & Career Center and William Cofield High School Principal Adam Nance has been named the 2026 Russell W. Behanan Outstanding School Administrator of the Year by the Kentucky ...
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Where do you plan to spend America’s 250th birthday?

At home 36 votes In Kentucky 21 votes Out of state 14 votes Vote now Poll ended on July 6, 2026 at 1:17 pm. View results | View previous polls ...
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Gary Scott Newton

Gary Scott Newton, 66, died Thursday peacefully at home with his wife by his side. Born April 21, 1960, in Frankfort, Kentucky, he was the son of Ruby Joyce Mayes and the late Thomas Marshall. Gary ...
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Anna Disney

Anna Belle Cheek McElroy Disney went peacefully to be with her Lord on June 20, 2026. She resided at Ashwood Place in Frankfort, Kentucky. Anna was a cherished mother, grandmother, great grandmother, ...
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Dept. of Fish and Wildlife selling outdoor licenses, tags, permits

The 2026-2027 Kentucky license year for fishing, hunting, boating and more began Sunday, so outdoor enthusiasts can now buy all the licenses, tags and permits they need to enjoy Kentucky’s outdoors ...
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Westridge students graduate from D.A.R.E. program

Two fifth-grade classes at Westridge Elementary have completed the D.A.R.E. program, and the students were recognized during a graduation ceremony at the school last week. D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse ...
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Franklin County volleyball tournament raises over $10,000 for team member battling cancer

When Franklin County volleyball player KeAaron Jones was diagnosed with cancer, FCHS coach Tom Marshall thought about putting on a tournament. When the tournament planning began, Marshall was thinking ...