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The Kentucky Lottery is celebrating a record-breaking milestone Tuesday. The Lottery generated more than $8 billion in total earnings for the Commonwealth since its inception in 1989, according to the organization. “Each year, lottery proceeds fuel scholarships and grants that have empowered over 1.1 million Kentucky students and their families,” President and CEO Maggie Garrison said. “Our contribution to education is a remarkable milestone and reflects the Kentucky Lottery’s transformative […]

A 70-year-old woman died in an ATV crash in Powell County, according to Kentucky State Police. Deloris Kay Huff, of Clay City, was riding an ATV on Cat Creek Road with her three grandchildren on Tuesday, Sept. 8, when the ATV left the roadway and overturned in a ditch. Huff along with the three juveniles were taken to the hospital, where Huff was pronounced dead upon arrival. The three children […]

A Lexington woman is calling on her community to show up for its young people following a summer marked by violence and loss. Anonimiss Rose launched Moms Outside, a community-led initiative aimed at getting mothers, aunties, cousins and other family figures back into neighborhoods to provide a safe presence for youth. The initiative focuses on checking on young people and stepping in before problems escalate. "Helping to get moms together, […]

A Laurel County woman is facing multiple charges after Kentucky State Police said troopers found dozens of animals living in poor conditions at a Corbin property. According to KSP Post 11 in London, troopers were contacted Saturday, Sept. 5, by Guardians of Rescue, a nonprofit animal welfare organization, about animals allegedly being mistreated at a residence on Rydell Road. Troopers responded to the property and reported finding several dogs living […]