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In his annual opening convocation to faculty and staff on Monday, President Timothy Caboni highlighted the challenges of having three of the school’s newest residence halls shuttered due to faulty construction. -
Metcalfe County residents survive each week in a ‘food desert,’ driving over 20 miles to surrounding areas for groceries. A regional development organization partnering with local governments hopes a new grant will change that. -
Former Kentucky State Police Trooper Jonathan Biven has been indicted by a Clinton County grand jury on a charge of theft by unlawful taking involving more than $10,000 but less than $1 million. -
A fugitive from Indiana with ties to Lexington and Louisville is the subject of an international manhunt, and now the FBI is seeking help from the public. A $1 million reward is being offered for information that leads to his arrest. -
The confirmation process has begun for Nate Morris, the Kentuckian nominated by President Donald Trump to become U.S. Ambassador to Columbia. Much of this week's hearing focused on his former campaign to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell.
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Luke Sharrett for NPRThe family of Jonah Neal and their attorney were recently shown video from the day that Neal was shot by a federal agent while he experienced a mental health crisis. -
David J. Phillip/APThe U.S. stopped issuing visas for citizens of 75 countries because it said they were likely to need public assistance. A judge ruled the policy illegally discriminated on the basis of nationality.
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