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Retta Folsom has spent much of her life telling stories to children with the help of puppets she’s created through the decades. Now, her creations are being featured as works of folk art at the Yeiser Art Center in Paducah.
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In his withdrawal notice, Platner said "people are desperate for change" and that's why they made him the Democratic nominee. Now, Maine Democrats have to pick someone to replace him by July 27.
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Kentuckians with chronic pain are finding it harder to afford medical cannabis. On July 1, an executive order was lifted that gave conditional pardons to patients traveling out-of-state to purchase the drug. They're now finding a large cost disparity between Kentucky and its neighbors. -
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After the Kentucky Supreme Court ruled that Gov. Andy Beshear should have appointment power over the State Fair Board, the board removed the leader of the organization that oversees the fair. -
Nearly one in four Kentucky counties have no nurse trained to conduct sexual assault exams. While numbers have increased over the last decade, advocates continue their efforts to ensure no survivor goes without proper care.
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