Toyota to purchase solar power from eastern Kentucky facility

Louisville Public Media | By Danielle Kaye Car manufacturer Toyota will purchase power from an eastern Kentucky solar project – an announcement proponents say is a milestone in efforts to transition away from the state’s declining coal industry, and towards renewable energy. The Martin County Solar Project, spearheaded by Kentucky-based solar development firm Edelen Renewables and national developer Savion,…

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Kentucky Republicans and Democrats trade fire over endorsements in the governor’s race

WUKY | By Josh James The candidates themselves aren’t the only targets of attack in campaign season. Kentucky Democrats are hoping gubernatorial candidate Daniel Cameron’s close ties to Sen. Mitch McConnell are a liability in the election this fall — pointing out the long-serving Senate minority leader’s low popularity rankings in a campaign email. In a swing through…

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Federal program brings internet bill assistance to households statewide

By Jordan Mullins and Courtney Layne Brewer PIKE COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) – For many students in Southern and Eastern Kentucky, internet access at home is a luxury. Many students go without basic internet connection, whether because of availability, or more commonly, due to affordability. “In Kentucky, there are still spots that have availability issues, and local governments and…

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Attorney general’s office draws 12 counties for post-primary election audits

BY: MCKENNA HORSLEY  After a dozen county names were drawn from a small barrel Wednesday morning, detectives in the Department of Criminal Investigations within the Kentucky attorney general’s office will begin work on post-primary election audits. DCI Commissioner Greg Wolf said detectives will review election records from county clerks. They will also speak with county boards…

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Addiction recovery ‘out loud’: National group Mobilize Recovery launches tour in Louisville

Louisville Public Media | By Morgan Watkins Mobilize Recovery, a national initiative that encourages community-based solutions to drug addiction, held the first stop of its 2023 regional tour in Louisville. People smiled and applauded throughout Friday’s gathering at The Healing Place’s Women’s Campus. They celebrated the harm reduction work that groups already are doing in this community…

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