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Operation River Raid targets illegal catfish harvesting, sales across Kentucky
Kentucky game wardens carried out 10 search warrants across the state this week as part of a monthslong crackdown on the illegal commercial harvest and sale of catfish.The coordinated effort dubbed Operation River Raid followed a seven-month...

The Policy Playbook for Reducing Pollution-Linked Deaths
Recent studies have shown the severe health effects of air pollution on human health, with fossil fuel air pollution alone linked to 91,000 U.S. deaths every year. Now, another study shows how cutting U.S. air pollution could save as many as 6,000...

Toyota Invests Billions in Kentucky EV Plant for New Electric SUVs
Toyota Motor Corp., the world’s largest automaker by sales volume, has announced plans to produce two new electric vehicles at its sprawling Georgetown, Kentucky, plant, marking a significant pivot in its electrification strategy amid intensifying...

Kentucky Guard, Ecuador Conduct Air Assault Training Exchange
LATACUNGA, Ecuador - Members of the Kentucky National Guard took part in a four-day air assault training exchange with the Ecuadorian 9th Special Forces Brigade as part of the Department of War National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program, or...

Cameron shares 'America-first' platform as Kentucky Senate candidate
PADUCAH — Ahead of next May’s primary election in Kentucky, U.S. Senate candidate Daniel Cameron spoke with WPSD-TV and The Paducah Sun on Thursday to highlight his political track record and share his platform as an “America-first, pro-Trump...

Nonprofit celebrates a year of providing help, responding to natural disasters
“Our mission is simple: join hands to change lives,” said Tingley. “Time and again, our community has shown that when we come together to support our brothers and sisters, we are stronger. Local support continues to demonstrate the power of unity...

Nasdaq Fires Climate Adviser Who Told Charlie Kirk To 'Rest in Piss' After His Assassination
Charlie Kirk (Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Nasdaq, one of the world's largest stock exchanges, terminated a senior sustainability and climate adviser after she appeared to celebrate the assassination of Charlie Kirk. "Interrupting the euro trip...

Poster, comment about Charlie Kirk tied to Kentucky colleges
The University of Louisville is investigating after posters depicting Charlie Kirk getting shot were spotted on campus. The University of Kentucky has placed an employee on administrative leave for a comment he allegedly posted on social media...

Kentucky farmer's harvest struggles after being hit by drought
Historic rain delayed planting. Kentucky's drought forced an early harvest. Ryan Bivens estimates it will cost him $1.5 million this year. Southwest and south central Kentucky fell into a moderate drought this harvest season. Brown, crunchy stalks...

TVA, local power providers, energize West Kentucky and region
The late Governor Happy Chandler once said, “I never met a Kentuckian who wasn’t either thinking about going home or actually going home.” The Tennessee Valley Authority is proud that our employees, power plants and Kentucky Dam have called the...

9/11’s legacy in the wake America’s current political climate
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - After September 11, 2001, many Americans remember a sense of national unity. “Everybody had this sense of unity, and the community came together as one, and we wanted to show the solidarity of both our community and our...

Kentucky nurse gives CPR to drunk baby raccoon trapped in a dumpster
As It HappensKentucky nurse gives CPR to drunk baby raccoon she found drowning in a dumpster When Misty Combs found a baby raccoon, drunk on fermented peaches and drowning in a dumpster, she knew she had to try to save it. As a nurse, Combs was...

What the Kentucky Cheerleader “Dead Baby” Case Actually Reveals About America
Two weeks ago at the University of Kentucky, a cheerleader was accused of secretly giving birth, stuffing her deceased infant into a garbage bag, and hiding the remains in her bedroom closet. The story took the internet by storm after 21-year-old...

Safety takes first place in return of the Kentucky Lineman's Rodeo
WINCHESTER, Ky. (LEX 18) — A rodeo of sorts set up in Clark County, resuming an annual tradition. It’s the 2025 Kentucky Lineman’s Rodeo, featuring more than 100 linemen from 20 electric cooperatives across the state. The Lineman’s Rodeo is a...

Months-long investigation into illegal catfish harvest and sale leads to charges
FRANKFORT, Ky. – A months-long investigation resulted in charges being filed against several individuals. Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources says Game Wardens served multiple search warrants on Friday after a seven-month...

Kentucky Near Bottom in 2025 Vaccination Rankings
How to Measure States' Vaccination Rates WalletHub just released an interesting report – 2025’s States That Vaccinate the Most - gathering data from three core areas: child and teen immunization rates, adult and elderly vaccination rates, and...

University of Kentucky terminates former equine testing lab director
The University of Kentucky revoked the tenure of faculty member Scott Stanley. Stanley is the former equine testing lab director. UK announced on Sept. 11 they terminated Stanley. An internal UK audit found Stanley falsified test results, failed...

Weather extremes, rising costs strain west Kentucky farmers
Rising equipment prices, tariffs and challenging weather patterns have made 2025 a difficult year for west Kentucky farmers. In response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs, China retaliated with a 15% levy on American goods. Daniel Edwards,...

Study: Catching, punishing more wildlife poachers would save millions
MISSOULA - Wildlife poaching is not only unethical, but a new study shows it also costs state wildlife agencies millions every year, so one hunting organization wants more punishment for poaching. The Boone and Crockett Club released a 150-page...

Healthcare: Redefining Retirement in Kentucky
Kentucky’s senior living sector is at a crossroads. With nearly one in four Kentuckians now age 60 or older and baby boomers demanding more choice and lifestyle-driven amenities, Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) are reimagining what...