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Stay safe while deer hunting this fall
Use a safety harness if you’re using a tree stand FRANKFORT — Tree stands provide deer hunters with an elevated view of field and help them avoid detection by deer by staying above their sightline. However, being perched far above the ground inherently comes with potential hazards. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife warns…
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Apply now for Kentucky’s 2024 elk hunt drawing
Hunters do not have to wait to apply for next year’s annual elk hunt FRANKFORT — Hunters lucky enough to be drawn to hunt during Kentucky’s 2023 elk hunt season are afield this fall, taking their shot at the largest elk herd east of the Rocky Mountains. Now prospective 2024 elk hunters may apply for…
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Wildfire hazard season restricts outdoor burning between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT FRANKFORT — The onset of crisp nights and shorter days heralds the arrival of autumn and the fall wildfire hazard season from Oct. 1 to Dec. 15. During wildfire hazard season, Kentucky law restricts outdoor burning between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. within 150 feet of woodlands or brushlands. Annually, the Kentucky…
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Gov. Beshear announces nearly $322,000 to benefit development projects in Martin and Daviess counties
FRANKFORT — Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced nearly $322,000 in Kentucky Product Development Initiative (KPDI) funding to support land and building development and encourage economic growth and quality jobs across two sites in Martin and Daviess counties. “When it comes to setting up Kentucky for continued and future long-term economic success, this program is crucial,”…
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Kentucky announces call for Clean Water and Drinking Water projects
FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Infrastructure Authority (KIA) and the Kentucky Division of Water (DOW) announced Sept. 26 the 2025 Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and the 2025 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Call for Projects. The 2025 Call for Projects will be open from Sept. 26 to Dec. 15. Project submittals will occur…
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DOW announces funding available for cleaning up polluted streams, rivers, lakes and groundwater
FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Division of Water announced Monday that grant funding is available through the Energy and Environment Cabinet for projects that help clean up polluted streams, rivers, lakes and groundwater and protect water resources. Funds are provided through the EPA’s Nonpoint Source Program and are distributed to states to support best management practices.…
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Kentucky’s outdated stance on cannabis: It’s time for change
In recent years, the United States has seen a tide turn in the debate on cannabis legalization. A majority of states have recognized the numerous benefits of decriminalizing and legalizing the substance, from reducing the burden on the criminal justice system to generating significant tax revenues. Yet, Kentucky and 17 other states have opted to…
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Kentucky utility regulators move to protect Kentucky Power customers from footing bill for cryptomining company
EARTHJUSTICE The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued a decision Friday that aims to help prevent Kentucky Power customers from footing the bill for discounted power rates granted for a 7 MW cryptomining facility in Pike County (Hatfield), known as the Rockhouse facility. The PSC approved a special contract for the facility with over $2.5 million…
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UPDATE: Kentucky State Police dispels rumors, seeks public’s help tracing accused murderer’s last movements
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN ASHLAND — Rumors continue to surface about events leading up to a police shootout that ended accused murderer David Maynard’s life Sunday morning in Ceredo, West Virginia. Trooper Shane Goodall with the Kentucky State Police Post 14 Ashland put some speculation to rest Sunday evening while raising a concern for which…
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Kentucky COVID hospitalizations more than double, exceed U.S. rate, but hospitals say they have been small and ‘manageable’
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS Kentucky has seen an uptick in COVID-19 cases, and local outbreaks, along with other illnesses, have shut down several school districts. This has also been reflected in hospital admissions, which is considered one of the most reliable indicators for tracking the virus since the end of the public-health emergency…
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