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National Guard shooting suspect to face murder charge • Kentucky Lantern
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia announced Friday it has charged the man who allegedly shot two National Guard members earlier this week with first-degree murder after ...
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November 28, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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Multiple witnesses recant statements that help put Quincy Cross in prison.
Kentucky Innocence Project is arguing for a new trial.
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Kentucky Innocence Project is arguing for a new trial.
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Multiple witnesses in Jessica Currin case recant statements during evidentiary hearing
It’s been more than 25 years since 18-year-old Jessica Currin was found dead and burned behind a Mayfield middle school, but the man convicted for her murder still maintains his innocence. An evidenti...
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November 28, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Multiple witnesses recant statements that help put Quincy Cross in prison.
Kentucky Innocence Project is arguing for a new trial.
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Kentucky Innocence Project is arguing for a new trial.
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Thanksgiving Day gift to readers from Bob Hill, making his Lantern debut.
Meet ysome oung Kentucky poets and their mentor, Mizz JJ, who says women in Appalachia "can reimagine the world with pencil and paper.”
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Meet ysome oung Kentucky poets and their mentor, Mizz JJ, who says women in Appalachia "can reimagine the world with pencil and paper.”
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Of hills and heroines: Raising up a new generation of writers in Kentucky • Kentucky Lantern
Meet young Kentucky poets and their mentor, Mizz JJ, who says women in Appalachia "can reimagine the world with pencil and paper.”
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November 27, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Thanksgiving Day gift to readers from Bob Hill, making his Lantern debut.
Meet ysome oung Kentucky poets and their mentor, Mizz JJ, who says women in Appalachia "can reimagine the world with pencil and paper.”
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Meet ysome oung Kentucky poets and their mentor, Mizz JJ, who says women in Appalachia "can reimagine the world with pencil and paper.”
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Two National Guard members from West Virginia wounded in ‘targeted’ shooting in D.C. kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/26/r...
Two National Guard members from West Virginia wounded in ‘targeted’ shooting in D.C. kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/26/r...
Two National Guard members from West Virginia wounded in 'targeted' shooting in D.C. • Kentucky Lantern
Two National Guard members were shot in Washington, D.C., according to the White House, which says President Trump is monitoring the situation.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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BREAKING: Two National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C., officials confirm
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BREAKING: Two National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C., officials confirm • Kentucky Lantern
Two National Guard members were shot in Washington, D.C., according to the White House, which says President Trump is monitoring the situation.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:26 PM
BREAKING: Two National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C., officials confirm
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Noem ordered deportation flights to El Salvador after judicial halt, DOJ tells court
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Noem ordered deportation flights to El Salvador after judicial halt, DOJ tells court • Kentucky Lantern
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem decided to keep removing Venezuelans to a Salvadoran prison, despite a judge’s order to stop, says court filing.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Noem ordered deportation flights to El Salvador after judicial halt, DOJ tells court
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Gov. Andy Beshear joins suit seeking to block new Trump housing policy.
Advocates warn the decision, announced Nov. 13, to shift billions of dollars in grants could put as many as 170,000 formerly homeless people back on the street.
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Advocates warn the decision, announced Nov. 13, to shift billions of dollars in grants could put as many as 170,000 formerly homeless people back on the street.
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Beshear among Democrats suing to save permanent housing grants from Trump change • Kentucky Lantern
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear joins more than 20 Democratic state officials in la awsuit to block Trump changes in the allocation of federal housing funds.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Gov. Andy Beshear joins suit seeking to block new Trump housing policy.
Advocates warn the decision, announced Nov. 13, to shift billions of dollars in grants could put as many as 170,000 formerly homeless people back on the street.
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Advocates warn the decision, announced Nov. 13, to shift billions of dollars in grants could put as many as 170,000 formerly homeless people back on the street.
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Law professor suing University of Kentucky asserts constitutional right to criticize Israel.
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Kentucky professor’s lawsuit challenges Trump administration’s definition of antisemitism • Kentucky Lantern
A University of Kentucky law professor challenges a widespread controversial definition of antisemitism as he seeks reinstatement to teach.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Law professor suing University of Kentucky asserts constitutional right to criticize Israel.
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Anti-abortion groups, lawmakers push feds for more permanent ‘defunding’ of Planned Parenthood
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Anti-abortion groups, lawmakers push feds for more permanent ‘defunding’ of Planned Parenthood • Kentucky Lantern
Anti-abortion organizations and Republican elected officials are searching for ways to extend the cutoff of Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Anti-abortion groups, lawmakers push feds for more permanent ‘defunding’ of Planned Parenthood
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This Thanksgiving, especially, food bank volunteers in Kentucky are stepping up to make sure their neighbors have a holiday meal.
Sarah Ladd @sarahelizabethladd.bsky.social takes us to a God's Pantry distribution in Prestonsburg
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Sarah Ladd @sarahelizabethladd.bsky.social takes us to a God's Pantry distribution in Prestonsburg
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Meet the helpers: Kentuckians step up for neighbors facing food insecurity this Thanksgiving • Kentucky Lantern
This Thanksgiving, food bank volunteers are stepping up to distribute traditional meal items to their neighbors living with food insecurity.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:06 PM
This Thanksgiving, especially, food bank volunteers in Kentucky are stepping up to make sure their neighbors have a holiday meal.
Sarah Ladd @sarahelizabethladd.bsky.social takes us to a God's Pantry distribution in Prestonsburg
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Sarah Ladd @sarahelizabethladd.bsky.social takes us to a God's Pantry distribution in Prestonsburg
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Homeland Security wants state driver’s license data for sweeping citizenship program
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Homeland Security wants state driver’s license data for sweeping citizenship program • Kentucky Lantern
The Trump administration wants access to state driver’s license data on millions of U.S. residents as it builds a powerful citizenship verification program amid its clampdown on voter fraud and illega...
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November 25, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Homeland Security wants state driver’s license data for sweeping citizenship program
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Horrific.
This is why I didn't let anyone in my house with my newborns unless they had a recent TDAP shot.
Babies can get their first dose at two months.
This is why I didn't let anyone in my house with my newborns unless they had a recent TDAP shot.
Babies can get their first dose at two months.
Third unvaccinated Kentucky baby dies of whooping cough.
Pertussis, best prevented with a vaccine, has killed three Kentucky babies in the last 12 months.
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Pertussis, best prevented with a vaccine, has killed three Kentucky babies in the last 12 months.
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Third unvaccinated Kentucky baby dies of whooping cough • Kentucky Lantern
A third unvaccinated infant in Kentucky has died of pertussis as public health officials urge Kentuckians to get vaccinated against the disease.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Horrific.
This is why I didn't let anyone in my house with my newborns unless they had a recent TDAP shot.
Babies can get their first dose at two months.
This is why I didn't let anyone in my house with my newborns unless they had a recent TDAP shot.
Babies can get their first dose at two months.
Democrats threatened by Trump over video say they’re now being probed by the FBI
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Democrats threatened by Trump over video say they’re now being probed by the FBI • Kentucky Lantern
Democrats in Congress who irked President Trump by telling military members they aren't required to follow illegal orders say the FBI want to question them.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Democrats threatened by Trump over video say they’re now being probed by the FBI
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A University of Kentucky law professor is challenging a widespread but controversial definition of antisemitism as he seeks reinstatement to his UK teaching duties in a lawsuit that could reach beyond Kentucky.
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Kentucky professor’s lawsuit challenges Trump administration’s definition of antisemitism • Kentucky Lantern
A University of Kentucky law professor challenges a widespread controversial definition of antisemitism as he seeks reinstatement to teach.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:29 PM
A University of Kentucky law professor is challenging a widespread but controversial definition of antisemitism as he seeks reinstatement to his UK teaching duties in a lawsuit that could reach beyond Kentucky.
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As a national focus turns to the Tennessee special election, PACs tied to Democratic donors have spent almost $1.8 million in the race to help Aftyn Behn. Republican-tied PACs have spent $2.3 million on Matt Van Epps.
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Super PACs have now spent $7 million in Middle TN U.S. House special election with a week to go • Tennessee Lookout
With one week until the Dec. 2 special election for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District, the money is pouring in, signaling both parties think the race is competitive. Former Tennessee General Ser...
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November 25, 2025 at 2:50 PM
As a national focus turns to the Tennessee special election, PACs tied to Democratic donors have spent almost $1.8 million in the race to help Aftyn Behn. Republican-tied PACs have spent $2.3 million on Matt Van Epps.
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1/ THREAD: This year ICE has sent a record 600 immigrant kids into federal shelters, more than in the previous four years combined. Data suggests some are being separated from their families.
For one 15-year-old, it began with a cracked windshield 👇
For one 15-year-old, it began with a cracked windshield 👇
November 25, 2025 at 2:01 AM
1/ THREAD: This year ICE has sent a record 600 immigrant kids into federal shelters, more than in the previous four years combined. Data suggests some are being separated from their families.
For one 15-year-old, it began with a cracked windshield 👇
For one 15-year-old, it began with a cracked windshield 👇
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The Ohio governor's race is narrowing as Democrat Dr. Amy Acton gears up for a fight against Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, likely avoiding a costly primary battle. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/25/w...
With others sitting out, Ohio governor race narrows down to Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy • Ohio Capital Journal
The Ohio governor's race is narrowing as Democrat Dr. Amy Acton gears up for a fight against Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, likely avoiding a costly primary battle.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The Ohio governor's race is narrowing as Democrat Dr. Amy Acton gears up for a fight against Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, likely avoiding a costly primary battle. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/25/w...
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The government called Delmar Gomez the "worst of the worst" but the 38yo Christian singer only has traffic violations on his record
Gomez & his brother were detained as part of Trump's Memphis Safe Task Force. Gomez remains in custody; his brother was deported.
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Gomez & his brother were detained as part of Trump's Memphis Safe Task Force. Gomez remains in custody; his brother was deported.
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Christian Singers Caught In Deportation Net, One Branded ‘Worst of Worst’ • Tennessee Lookout
On the night of Oct. 8, a man named Delmar Gomez drove to pick up his younger brother from a mechanic’s shop on Lamar Avenue. He never came home. On the return trip, law enforcement officers with the ...
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November 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The government called Delmar Gomez the "worst of the worst" but the 38yo Christian singer only has traffic violations on his record
Gomez & his brother were detained as part of Trump's Memphis Safe Task Force. Gomez remains in custody; his brother was deported.
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Gomez & his brother were detained as part of Trump's Memphis Safe Task Force. Gomez remains in custody; his brother was deported.
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Third unvaccinated Kentucky baby dies of whooping cough.
Pertussis, best prevented with a vaccine, has killed three Kentucky babies in the last 12 months.
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Pertussis, best prevented with a vaccine, has killed three Kentucky babies in the last 12 months.
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Third unvaccinated Kentucky baby dies of whooping cough • Kentucky Lantern
A third unvaccinated infant in Kentucky has died of pertussis as public health officials urge Kentuckians to get vaccinated against the disease.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Third unvaccinated Kentucky baby dies of whooping cough.
Pertussis, best prevented with a vaccine, has killed three Kentucky babies in the last 12 months.
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Pertussis, best prevented with a vaccine, has killed three Kentucky babies in the last 12 months.
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Permits, available only online, will be issued Nov. 28 through Dec. 24.
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Free cedar Christmas trees available at Land Between the Lakes
Permits will be available online Nov. 28 through Dec. 24.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Permits, available only online, will be issued Nov. 28 through Dec. 24.
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KY task force recommends easing regulation, more funding to address housing shortage
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KY task force recommends easing regulation, more funding to address housing shortage • Kentucky Lantern
Kentucky lawmakers are recommending the General Assembly ease regulations for housing developers and strongly consider funding for housing construction.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:11 AM
KY task force recommends easing regulation, more funding to address housing shortage
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Farm workers sue over Trump’s low wages for foreign guest workers
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Farm workers sue over Trump’s low wages for foreign guest workers • Kentucky Lantern
A California union and a group of current farm workers from around the country are suing to stop new federal guidelines that cut wages for temporary foreign agriculture workers — helping farmers but h...
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November 25, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Farm workers sue over Trump’s low wages for foreign guest workers
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