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Ohio lawmakers did not make clear they plan to permanently steal your unclaimed funds: Today in Ohio
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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July 16, 2025
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Under Ohio’s new budget, the state plans to take $1.7 billion out of the state’s $4.8 billion unclaimed property fund -- and never give it back. That money will help build a new Browns stadium and other big projects, and starting...
Kentucky man dies in fireworks accident on the Fourth of July
Murray Ledger & Times - Kentucky
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FLEMINGSBURG – (TNS) A Kentucky man died in a fireworks accident on the Fourth of July, according to the Fleming County coroner. Gary “Dave” Ratliff, 45, was checking on a firework that didn’t go off when it suddenly exploded, said Fleming County...
Kentucky district settles federal lawsuit filed by Texas school choice advocate
Murray Ledger & Times - Kentucky
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(TNS) The Pulaski County Schools board and a prominent school choice advocate have reached a settlement in a federal lawsuit. Corey DeAngelis, a social media figure and author from Texas who calls himself a “school choice evangelist,” filed suit...
Kentucky State Police investigates fraud case
WYMT - Kentucky
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July 10, 2025
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) -Kentucky State Police are investigating a fraud case in Hazard. Troopers at Kentucky State Police Post 13 said it started as a scam and led to the loss of a lot of money. “It originate as an IRS type scam, phone call....
Kentucky Newsmakers 7/13: Candidate for Ky. 6th Congressional District Cherlynn Stevenson; retiring Lexington Herald-Leader Reporter Bill Estep
WKYT - Kentucky
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July 10, 2025
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - On the latest edition of Kentucky Newsmakers, WKYT’s Bill Bryant talks with Democratic candidate for Kentucky’s Sixth Congressional District, Cherlynn Stevenson, and retiring Lexington Herald-Leader reporter Bill Estep....
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to visit South Carolina next week
WIS 10 - South Carolina
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July 10, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is planning to visit South Carolina next week. Beshear, a Democrat in his second term as governor, will be speaking at a meet-and-greet with South Carolina lawmakers and other prominent state...
American citizen killed amid West Bank violence
NBC News
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July 12, 2025
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. New flood watches in Texas after deadly flooding on the 4th of July 01:47 Firefighters battle wildfires raging near Grand Canyon 01:53 Suspect identified in...
Five takeaways from the latest campaign fundraising reports: Totals raise questions about two key senators
NBC News
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July 16, 2025
Fundraising reports filed Tuesday shed new light on the battle for control of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, with some shows of strength and some warning signs for lawmakers facing tough races. Republicans are defending the slimmest of...
Kentucky Coal Association Announces New President/Executive Director
The Levisa Lazer - Kentucky
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July 10, 2025
SAM MCKOWN Kentucky Coal Association Announces New President/Executive Director Contact: Sam McKown KCA President/Executive Director sam@kentuckycoal.com LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 10, 2025) — The Kentucky Coal Association has selected Sam McKown as its...
Vertical Farming: New Ventures Rise from the Ashes of Failure
Triple Pundit
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Vertical farming isn't easy, with startup and energy costs among the factors leading some high-profile vertical farming companies to collapse or scale back over recent years. But the pressures of climate change and water scarcity continue to keep...
Kentucky AG decides dispute over Joe Creason Park pickleball records
LPM - Kentucky
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July 10, 2025
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman says Louisville Metro Government violated state law by missing a deadline to respond to a request for public records on the now-canceled tennis and pickleball complex at Joe Creason Park. But his office...
Kentucky auditor, education department clash over new investigation
Courier-Journal - Kentucky
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A state audit of the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) revealed both positive and negative findings, sparking debate over its interpretation. Disagreement exists on whether excess SEEK funds were misused and if KDE's diversity, equity, and...
Should You Get a Heat Pump? Take Our 2-Question Quiz.
The New York Times
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July 16, 2025
Air source heat pumps are made up of an outside unit and an inside unit. They can also be hooked up to ducts, like a furnace. Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS) Heat pumps are the future of home heating. They’re essentially two-way...
Kentucky legislators question KentuckyWired project during committee meeting
WDRB - Kentucky
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July 10, 2025
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Kentucky legislators raised questions about long-standing problems and financial concerns related to the KentuckyWired project Wednesday during an Information Technology Oversight Committee meeting. WDRB has previously...
Impact of geopolitical events on oil market should not be overstated
The National News
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The recent escalation in regional tensions sparked a sharp response across global markets, with oil prices briefly surging above $80 amid heightened uncertainty. Fortunately, the situation evolved rapidly. Nerves had calmed when a temporary...
Kentucky’s historically Black public university again seeking new building for nursing school
Hoptown Chronicle - Kentucky
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July 10, 2025
Kentucky State University will again ask the General Assembly to fund construction of a Health Sciences Center, representatives told lawmakers Wednesday. Kentucky State University in Frankfort is again asking the legislature to appropriate money...
NWSL's Summer Cup lost $4m last summer. This year, it is encouraging club-organized friendlies
The Athletic
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July 16, 2025
While some American sports leagues use the summer as a breather, women’s soccer takes center stage. Every four years, the World Cup dominates headlines. In alternating cycles, the European Championship seizes the spotlight. Add in the Olympics,...
6 arrested, 3 wanted in connection to local fraud ring using stolen mail, deputies say
WYFF 4 - South Carolina
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July 16, 2025
6 arrested, 3 wanted in connection to Western North Carolina fraud ring IN TIME FOR NEWS TO GO. WE HAVE A LOOK AT TODAY’S TOP NEWS STORIES, TRAFFIC AND WEATHER ALL BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR. WE START WITH SENATE REPUBLICANS NARROWLY ADVANCING...
Thomas Massie and Marjorie Taylor Greene Team Up with Dem Congressman in Bid to Force Epstein Files Release
The Western Journal
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July 16, 2025
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky is trying to up the pressure on the Trump administration to make public everything it has about Jeffrey Epstein. For the past week, the Trump administration has been tossed in a sea of controversy that...
Audrey Wallace Putney
Estes Park News - Colorado
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Educator, Librarian, Wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt, Friend Audrey Wallace Putney, beloved wife, mother, sister and aunt, valued friend, gifted educator and librarian, passed away in the Estes Park Hospital in Colorado on July 2, 2025, after a long...