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A Kentucky Court of Appeals judge granted Matt Bevin’s emergency request to be released from the Louisville jail, where he was serving a 60-day sentence for contempt of court.

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Appeals court order frees former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin from jail
A Kentucky Court of Appeals judge granted Matt Bevin’s emergency request to be released from the Louisville jail, where he was serving a 60-day sentence for contempt of court.
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September 16, 2026 at 11:15 PM
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Residents of a Jeffersonville homeless shelter are stuck, with its leader blaming a lack of affordable housing in the area. www.lpm.org/news/2026-09...
Economic pressures squeezing Southern Indiana homeless shelter, public housing
Residents of a Jeffersonville homeless shelter are stuck, with its leader blaming a lack of affordable housing in the area.
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September 16, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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Louisville Metro Police leaders are creating new restrictions around the controversial license plate reader technology. www.lpm.org/news/2026-09...
Louisville police limiting officers' access to Flock network
Louisville Metro Police leaders are creating new restrictions around the controversial license plate reader technology.
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September 16, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Indiana could soon take over some coal waste permitting from the federal government, part of an effort to deregulate at the federal level.

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Indiana could take over coal ash regulation from the EPA
Indiana could soon take over some coal waste permitting from the federal government, part of an effort to deregulate at the federal level.
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September 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Mitch McConnell returned to the U.S. Senate Monday. Capitol Reporter Sylvia Goodman explains why Republicans are relying on him to vote.

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September 15, 2026 at 11:30 PM
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Committee members indicated they plan to continue discussing the recommended data center regulations. The rules impact future data center development in Louisville. www.lpm.org/news/2026-09...
Louisville Metro Council begins debate on data center regulations
Committee members indicated they plan to continue discussing the recommended data center regulations. The rules impact future data center development in Louisville.
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September 15, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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Using housing funds, Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear said his administration is partnering with Undue Medical Debt to erase $250 million in debts for Kentuckians. www.lpm.org/news/2026-09...
Kentucky Gov. Beshear announces state investment to erase $250 million in medical debt
Using housing funds, Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear said his administration is partnering with Undue Medical Debt to erase $250 million in debts for Kentuckians.
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September 15, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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The poles of U.S. politics are coming together over AI. Sanders and Bannon will appear at the "Pro-Human Assembly" in Washington, D.C., to convince Congress to work faster to curb the impact of AI.

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Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon to share a stage to promote curbs on AI
The poles of U.S. politics are coming together over AI. Sanders and Bannon will appear at the "Pro-Human Assembly" in Washington, D.C., to convince Congress to work faster to curb the impact of AI.
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September 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell finally ended his monthslong medical leave, returning to the Senate floor ahead of a congressional marathon. www.lpm.org/news/2026-09...
McConnell returns to the Senate floor after June fall
Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell finally ended his monthslong medical leave, returning to the Senate floor ahead of a congressional marathon.
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September 14, 2026 at 11:31 PM
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Earlier this year, OpenAI launched a feature on ChatGPT meant to help people at risk of suicide connect with someone they trust for support. But its setup may prove challenging to someone in crisis.

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NPR looked for ChatGPT's new crisis feature. It's hard to find
Earlier this year, OpenAI launched a feature on ChatGPT meant to help people at risk of suicide connect with someone they trust for support. But its setup may prove challenging to someone in crisis.
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September 14, 2026 at 10:01 PM
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Food donations from the U.S. Department of Agriculture declined significantly in the last fiscal year. Paired with less food assistance, Kentucky food pantries are struggling to keep up with demand.
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Facing declining federal support, Kentucky food banks once again turn to community
Food donations from the U.S. Department of Agriculture declined significantly in the last fiscal year. Paired with less food assistance, Kentucky food pantries are struggling to keep up with demand.
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September 14, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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Here's your news recap for Sept. 14, 2026. Read more at lpm.org/.
September 14, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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The U.S. marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Events will honor those lost, at a time when Americans are divided about the meaning and legacy of the terrorist attacks.

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On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, a divided U.S. gathers to remember and grieve
The U.S. marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Events will honor those lost, at a time when Americans are divided about the meaning and legacy of the terrorist attacks.
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September 11, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Licensed massage therapists in Louisville say they’ve been caught in the crossfire of city officials’ attempt to crack down on illicit businesses linked to human trafficking. www.lpm.org/news/2026-09...
Louisville massage therapists are pushing back on new rules. Metro Council is listening.
Licensed massage therapists in Louisville say they’ve been caught in the crossfire of city officials’ attempt to crack down on illicit businesses linked to human trafficking.
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September 11, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, chair of the Democratic Governors Association, said Democrats will see a resurgence as Trump pushes to make midterms a referendum on his presidency. www.lpm.org/news/2026-09...
Democratic governors, led by Beshear, go on offense in Louisville ahead of midterms
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, chair of the Democratic Governors Association, said Democrats will see a resurgence as Trump pushes to make midterms a referendum on his presidency.
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September 10, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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The Clark County Republican Party told election officials this week they don’t plan to fill a council seat after their previous candidate was disqualified.

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Clark County GOP won’t replace disqualified council candidate on ballot
The Clark County Republican Party told election officials this week they don’t plan to fill a council seat after their previous candidate was disqualified.
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September 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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McClatchy laid off 12 journalists at the Lexington Herald-Leader, a majority of its positions, as a part of its deep, nationwide layoffs. www.lpm.org/news/2026-09...
McClatchy guts Lexington Herald-Leader newsroom, among nationwide layoffs
McClatchy laid off 12 journalists at the Lexington Herald-Leader, a majority of its positions, as a part of its deep, nationwide layoffs.
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September 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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As more rural hospitals shut down maternity wards, one hospital in Minnesota has a survival strategy that could spur others to imitate it.

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One rural hospital offers hope amid nationwide rural maternity ward closures
As more rural hospitals shut down maternity wards, one hospital in Minnesota has a survival strategy that could spur others to imitate it.
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September 10, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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A Flock Safety executive faced skeptical Kentucky lawmakers in a committee hearing, where members of both parties advocated more regulatory “guardrails” for camera use. www.lpm.org/news/2026-09...
Amid backlash, Kentucky lawmakers signal support for more Flock camera regulations
A Flock Safety executive faced skeptical Kentucky lawmakers in a committee hearing, where members of both parties advocated more regulatory “guardrails” for camera use.
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September 9, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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Wendell Berry made famous his community of Port Royal, Kentucky, through his writings about agrarian philosophy. The Appalachia Mid-South Newsroom caught up with his hometown newspaper to reflect on Berry's life and legacy in Henry County. www.lpm.org/news/2026-09...
How Wendell Berry's local newspaper approached the coverage of his death, legacy
Wendell Berry made famous his community of Port Royal, Kentucky, through his writings about agrarian philosophy. The Appalachia Mid-South Newsroom caught up with his hometown newspaper to reflect on Berry's life and legacy in Henry County.
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September 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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Kathleen Jameson brings nearly two decades of museum leadership experience to the Speed Art Museum as its new director. www.lpm.org/news/2026-09...
Speed Art Museum names Kathleen Jameson new director
Kathleen Jameson brings nearly two decades of museum leadership experience to the Speed Art Museum as its new director.
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September 9, 2026 at 1:34 PM
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It’s fall festival season in Southern Indiana. www.lpm.org/news/2026-09...
From hot tamales to art and butterflies: a guide to Southern Indiana fall festivals
It’s fall festival season in Southern Indiana.
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September 8, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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The mayor of Gallatin, Tennessee says a hyperscale Meta data center is the city's largest taxpayer and has done a lot of charitable giving. But two years into operation, residents' concerns linger.

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One TN community offers a glimpse at what to expect as hyperscale data centers come online
The mayor of Gallatin, Tennessee says a hyperscale Meta data center is the city's largest taxpayer and has done a lot of charitable giving in the community. But two years into operation, residents in the northern Tennessee town still have concerns about its effect on utilities, the environment, and property values.
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September 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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September 8, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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A Jefferson County judge said Matt Bevin must serve out the rest of his 60-day jail sentence following his Thursday arrest on an outstanding contempt of court order. www.lpm.org/news/2026-09...
Judge upholds 60-day jail sentence for former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin
A Jefferson County judge said Matt Bevin must serve out the rest of his 60-day jail sentence following his Thursday arrest on an outstanding contempt of court order.
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September 4, 2026 at 9:30 PM