Lisa Autry
Reporter/Producer, WKU Public Radio-
Starting Dec. 1, Kentuckians with a range of chronic illnesses can begin visiting their doctor to be approved for medical marijuana. Patients wanting access must have received written certification from their physician.
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A forensic audit of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System has found no fraud or criminal behavior, but does offer recommendations for improving internal policies and staff training.
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The most hotly contested question on Kentucky’s ballot next week may not be who should take office, but whether to remove a constitutional barrier which could open the door for school choice. Amendment 2 would allow state lawmakers to spend public tax dollars on education outside of public schools.
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The Kentucky Board of Education has passed a resolution supporting public dollars for public education. The statement, approved unanimously this week, opposes Amendment 2 on the November ballot.
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The murder trial for missing Bardstown mother, Crystal Rogers, is headed to southern Kentucky.
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A western Kentucky native will no doubt reminisce on Jimmy Carter as the nation’s 34th president turns 100 Tuesday. That once 10-year-old boy from Henderson gave up his bed to Carter, forging an unlikely and enduring friendship.
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Kentucky has issued its first-ever medical marijuana license.
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Kentucky's governor is calling for the resignation of Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines, who was arrested last week for the alleged shooting death of District Court Judge Kevin Mullins.
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Superintendents at public schools across Kentucky gathered to speak against Amendment 2, which will be on the ballot Nov. 5.
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Kentucky state officials are speaking out about a recent rash of school threats.