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As residential electricity costs climb, big users pay less

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Between 2022 and 2024 residential electricity costs increased by…

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‘Hyperscale’ data center proposal divides a small town

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 A 'hyperscale' data center proposal divides a small…

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Opinion: Rural kids need more than trade school training

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 Opinion: Rural kids need more than trade school…

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SNAP Benefits Set To Run Out Saturday, Nov. 1 Amid Federal Shutdown

SNAP benefits set to run out Saturday, Nov. 1 amid federal shutdown…

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Cracker Barrel faces backlash after logo rebrand

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 Cracker Barrel faces backlash after logo rebrand The…

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Health committee to discuss ibogaine as a potential treatment for opioid addiction on Aug. 27

By Melissa Patrick Published August 25, 2025  By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The…

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West Virginia is among the first states to ban some synthetic food dyes from school lunches

Friday, August 08, 2025 West Virginia is among the first states to…

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Kentucky’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary To Open Soon

Kentucky’s first medical marijuana dispensary approved for operation By Melissa Patrick Published August 4, 2025 FEATURED, HEALTH…

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Hospital advocates have two years to lobby for repeal of new Trump laws

CUTS WILL DEVASTATE LOCAL HOSPITALS IF LEFT STANDING Tuesday, July 15, 2025…

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Researchers Call For Broader Campaign To Stop Youth Vaping

Researchers call for a broader campaign to stop youth vaping that includes…

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TWO UNVACCINATED BABIES DIE OF WHOOPING COUGH IN KENTUCKY; Health officials urge recommended immunizations

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Two Kentucky infants have died from…

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