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Kentucky legislature scraps new Medicaid benefits for dental, vision, hearing care
In October, Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear announced the expansion of dental, vision and hearing benefits for 900,000 Kentucky ...
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Cumberland man charged with murder
A Cumberland man is facing a charge of murder after allegedly shooting his girlfriend resulting in the woman’s ...
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Harlan council discusses insurance rates
The Harlan City Council addressed an issue with rising fire insurance rates inside the city during the panel’s ...
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Harlan County men charged with human trafficking
A pair of men are facing charges including promoting human trafficking after allegedly plotting to sell photos of ...
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Smart Start Early Learning Academy approaches opening day
Harlan County has a new option for daycare for young children with the Smart Start Early Learning Academy ...
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Black Bears blank Barbourville 10-0
By Paul Lunsford Contributing Writer The Harlan County Black Bears opened the season on Thursday as Tristan Cooper ...
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Sheppard, Ford named Kentucky Mr. and Miss Basketball
Reed Sheppard claimed the final award of his prep career on Sunday night. Sheppard was named Kentucky Mr. ...
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Cookin’ With Condley
By Sarah Condley Columnist We were going to visit our daughter’s family with a meal and dessert. And ...
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Gas prices start flattening out
The recent issues in the banking industry, both in the U.S. and abroad, have led to a flattening ...
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Medical cannabis overcomes big obstacle in Kentucky as state Senate votes for legalization
BY MCKENNA HORSLEY Kentucky Lantern A bill to legalize medical marijuana for some Kentuckians who suffer from chronic ...
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Dragons roll over Leslie County in baseball opener
Harlan collected 16 RBIs and pushed across 22 runs on Thursday as the visiting Green Dragons thrashed visiting ...
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Frustrating season for Cats ends with 75-69 loss to Kansas State
A frustrating season came to an abrupt end for Kentucky on Sunday in the second round of the ...
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Kentucky lawmakers pass bill to block payroll deductions to public sector unions
By Steve Bittenbender The Center Square Lawmakers in Kentucky approved a bill that would prohibit most public sector ...
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Beshear signs measure banning unregulated ‘gray machines’
Despite being a long-time supporter of legalizing expanded gambling, and saying he will sign a sports wagering bill ...
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Kentucky legislature passes controversial transgender bill
Kentucky Lantern Staff Report The Kentucky General Assembly passed legislation Thursday night that would, among other things, ban ...
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As threats to open government in Kentucky keep multiplying, it’s hard to celebrate
By Amye Benshaver Guest Commentator I will not celebrate Sunshine Week 2023. Since leaving the Kentucky Attorney General’s ...
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Documentary gave Stackhouse insight into Cal
For the past two seasons, there has been a lot of speculation that coaches Jerry Stackhouse of Vanderbilt ...
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Postpartum depression bill has now cleared both Kentucky chambers
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern A bill aimed at providing education and resources for new parents who may ...
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Blending in with the crowd disappears with age
By Jack Godbey Columnist Doesn’t it seem odd that we spend the first part of our lives trying ...
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Special college fair helps young cancer patients ‘unlock’ their future
By Hilary Brown University of Kentucky On Thursday, March 2, 42 teens and young adults, all patients in ...
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UK’s Emma King will return for fifth season
Emma King says she is “not done” being a student and also wanted to honor a preseason commitment ...
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Calipari: Cats in good mindset going into NCAA Tournament
Kentucky coach John Calipari likes his team’s chances going into the NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats (21-11) have lost ...
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Living on Purpose
By Billy Holland Columnist Soon after Jesus had resurrected, we find a beautiful account in John chapter 20 ...
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Ban on ‘gray machines’ gets Senate OK, moves to governor’s desk
Legislation to ban the slot-like gray machines in Kentucky won passage in the Senate on Tuesday, as did ...
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Cookin’ with Condley
By Sarah Condley Columnist Since Brad, my husband has developed an allergy to plain flour. He wants me ...