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END 2Q — KENTUCKY 45, TENNESSEE 26 So far it's been quite the evening for Clara Strack, who remains perfect from the field (8/8) through 1H. Strack (17pts/9reb/1ast/1blk) Key (14pts/6reb/1ast/1blk) Amoore (9pts/4ast/1stl)

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rip gene hackman, his turn as royal tenenbaum is one of the all-time greatest hero ball performances in the history of cinema www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvFj...

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“If Trump endorses the Simon Kenton High School janitor, that janitor will be the next United States Senator from Kentucky" - Eric Deters (& plenty more analysis from the commonwealth's beautiful minds) www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

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Some things could go without an acronym. Exhibit A: "Save the Date"

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FINAL: Eastern Kentucky defeats Lipscomb, 66-57. On Senior Night, EKU fifth-year star Devontae Blanton led the way: 22 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists for his 6th double-double of season. EKU has its longest winning streak (8) since the 2020-21 season.

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Republicans in the House and Senate have filed efforts to establish a state version of the Department of Government Efficiency and create a Make America Healthy Again Kentucky Task Force. From @aacquisto.bsky.social & @austin-horn.bsky.social: www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

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Based on what the 2 most powerful men in the legislature are saying, we're likely to see an injection of funds for flood relief across KY sometime soon. "We will make every resource we possibly can available to them," House Speaker David Osborne said. www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

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What's Senate Bill 1? The bill would create a KY Film Office. Stivers, a co-sponsor, played coy on it. He mentioned a presser/cmte that would involve “a lot of the people who helped fashion" it. Hinted that they might be involved in the film industry. www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

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At least 2 dead. Emergency disaster declared. More than 300 roads closed. Stay tuned for more coverage as we update you about the weekend's flooding event and impact. www.kentucky.com/news/weather...

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END 2Q — KENTUCKY 25, TEXAS 33 UK finishes 2Q having made just one of its final 11 FGA. Kentucky held Madison Booker scoreless until 1:09 remained in 1H, when she hit the first of three consecutive FGM. Amoore (9pts/1reb) Key (8pts/6reb) Lawrence (5pts/2reb/1ast) Tyler (3pts)

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If McConnell (for whatever reason) has to leave office, who gets to pick the nominees for a special election? We answer by looking at the party rules, which for RPK were re-upped as recently as a couple weeks ago. www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

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Beshear: “I was raised to say my word is my bond... This is just asking our federal government to do the same.” Claims the lawsuit is not related to partisan politics.

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Very good rundown from @austin-horn.bsky.social on who could seek the congressional seat currently held by Rep. Andy Barr if he makes a run for Senate. Several familiar names in there. 👀

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Andy Barr took up the headlines yesterday, but Daniel Cameron also: - switched jobs to free himself up to run - poll out showing him up on field - told me he'd "be honored to serve in the Senate" & take commitment to Trump "to Washington on behalf" of KYians www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

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Who all could replace KY-06 Rep. Andy Barr if he does, indeed, run for US Senate? A few folks are starting to poke their heads out - and one state rep is saying he'll for sure run if Barr's out. www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

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Sixth Congressional District Rep. Andy Barr, R-KY, has told people that he will run for U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s seat in 2026 should the 82-year-old decide to not seek reelection, according to a new report. Breaking news from @austin-horn.bsky.social: www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

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If you combine the last calendar year of legislative lobbying records with the last fiscal year of executive branch, four Kentucky lobbyists cleared well over $1 million (one hit $1.8M). www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

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Brandon Garrison arrived at Kentucky — polished, but not perfect — and oozing basketball potential. Now, that’s being realized on the court for the Cats. The gregarious Garrison is a modern-day big, and perhaps an ideal one for Mark Pope’s team. ⬇️ www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

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A Louisville legislator filed a bill yesterday that would centralize the collection of local occupational/payroll taxes (cities’ biggest source of revenue) into one portal. It’s seen as a pro-business move, but city & county orgs aren’t too thrilled. amp.kentucky.com/news/politic...

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Why legislative lobbying spending keeps going up & up: simply put, it's a good investment. And the GOP-led legislature continues to assert its own primacy in state policy formation. (also got a top 50 list of highest-paid legislative lobbyists) www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

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Want to know who's spending the big bucks to influence the KY legislature? We've got a list of all 140 groups that spent $50k or more last year. (a whooping 502 groups spent at least $20k last year) www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

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Pictured with Jonathan Rabinowitz, Morgan & Morgan's top KY attorney - probably the most powerful person in Woodford?

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House Dems Leader Pamela Stevenson has filed to raise money to run for US Senate. The first person thus far to take an official step toward running for McConnell's seat in 2026 (one that many think will be open). www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

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“In Jan 2021, I invested most of my life savings in Russian rubles and Mexican pesos.” Former KY Dem congressional nominee Geoff Young is suing a foreign exchange market, asking for his 22 million rubles back & more (claims he was forced to sell low). www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

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Joanne Wheeler Bland, a Hardin Countian who died earlier this month, was the first trans woman to lead a statewide Democratic Women's Club. She was also a special justice on the KY Supreme Court. Here's (a part of) her story. www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

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This story has been update with lots more from the KY Gov: - a potential Daniel Cameron dig - Trump tarrif thoughts - EV sector outlook - and a closing pitch for himself: “I don’t describe myself as liberal or conservative. I describe myself as pragmatic." www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

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Remember Jerry Lundergan? Alongside preemptive pardons for the Biden family, President Biden pardoned the former top KY Democrat, who was convicted of illegal corporate campaign contributions to his daughter Alison Lundergan Grimes' campaign for Senate. www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

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With the support of the President-Elect, a former Lexington City Councilwoman has been elected as co-chair of the RNC. More on her background here. www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

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One of the country's biggest school choice advocates is suing Pulaski County Schools over blocking him on FB. Among the defendants named: "the employee responsible for acting as administrator of the Pulaski County School District’s Facebook page.” www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

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A second ethics complaint against Rep. Daniel Grossberg, D-Louisville, was filed and merged with the first one. Here's what we know about it (not too much) and what he says about it (it contains no new allegations). www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

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6 schools appear in both the men's and women's college basketball AP Top 25 rankings this week: UConn (6 Women, 14 Men) Kentucky (12 Women, 8 Men) Tennessee (15 Women, 6 Men) Duke (16 Women, 3 Men) Alabama (19 Women, 4 Men) Michigan State (22 Women, 12 Men)

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In advance of the new book "All the President's Money" from KY Rep. James Comer, famed journalist Bob Woodward says he's misquoted. “I made none of those statements he attributes to me. I repeat none, and not even in a paraphrased form." www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

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there are cathedrals everywhere for those with the eyes to see

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Bowing at the altar of this lede (and this beautiful man) www.nytimes.com/2025/01/10/n...

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House Majority Floor Leader Steven Rudy, R-Paducah, has filed a bill to reduce the age KYians can get their instructional driver's permit from 16 to 15. He says it's got a good chance of passing the House. www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

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NEW: a look behind the curtain on how state funding to move NKU & UK campuses 6 miles came together. Emails, "courtside chats," & no consulting officials/public on the losing end. Is it a boon for the NKY region & state or a $125M "vanity project?" www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

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The SEC giveth, and the SEC taketh. Days after an "All Systems Go' home win over Florida, Kentucky basketball comes crashing back down to Earth. Kentucky drops a clunker in Athens by 13 points to Georgia. Story from UGA 82, No. 6 Kentucky 69. ⬇️ www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

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“I think he’s an empath” - my mom on Jaxson Robinson

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Senate President Robert Stivers: “If some of you haven’t looked around, you may want to look in the mirror, because some of you all are a dying breed, only reporting that which is negative and divisive and trying to create division in the state." www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

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With @aacquisto.bsky.social: another start to session, another debate over parliamentary rules and transparency. www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

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What should Kentuckians be watching for as the legislative session kicks of tomorrow? Another tax cut, anti-DEI legislation, Medicaid discussions & more. www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

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NEW: If Brock Vandagriff had stayed at Georgia, he might be preparing to start a playoff game right now. Instead, after one season starting at Kentucky, he is retiring from playing football, Vandagriff confirmed through a UK spokeswoman. www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is going to Davos next month - add that to the list of profile-raising activities he's undertaken in recent months. www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

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Lenderman has yet to miss www.youtube.com/watch?si=BAd...

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The PSC gave a big thumbs up to solar farm projects in Fayette County (384 acres, 40 mW) and Marion County (635 acres, 96 mW) yesterday. Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton was an opponent of the plan. www.kentucky.com/news/local/a...

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Bipartisan cheer for House GOP's decision to split the House Education committee into K-12 & higher ed cmtes. Different views on where to go in K-12, though. Dems want more/higher paid teachers; Osborne pledges "accountability" for underperforming schools www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

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As promised: I asked the first and only question; Lou Mayor Craig Greenberg left immediately after. I asked if this interaction fit within his definition of compassion. The first thing he said: "At first glance, I know this looks bad." Full audio in reply

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Besides many other red flags here — this also sounds like it could be the death knell of media-commissioned public polling of horse races.

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If you've got time this holiday season, spend some with this very thoughtful interview with Sen. Adrienne Southworth, R-Lawrenceburg, on her way out after a decisive primary election defeat. www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

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