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LEX 18 News is the leading news and information provider in Central Kentucky. LEX 18 News offers the most compelling and comprehensive coverage on-air, online and through mobile technologies.
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Vice President JD Vance says a federal task force uncovered massive fraud involving small business loans and Medicaid reimbursements, returning billions back to taxpayers.
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Kentucky has secured more than $105 million in FEMA disaster funds to reimburse six hospitals and Kentucky Emergency Management for expenses incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Andy Beshear announced May 22.
The reimbursements cover costs incurred between January 2020 and May 11, 2023, under FEMA Disaster 4497 — Kentucky COVID-19 Pandemic Major Disaster. Eligible expenses included hospital safety, patient care, materials and supplies, personal protective equipment, medical support, contract labor, emergency protective measures, and medications such as remdesivir. Read more on LEX18.com.
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ARRESTED IN UK CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL: 20-year-old Marquist Jones was arrested inside UK Children’s Hospital after police say he fled officers, gave a false name, and was found carrying a concealed handgun. Investigators say hospital staff helped restrain him after he ran through secure areas of the facility. Find full details on LEX18.com.
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MASSIE ON MEET THE PRESS: During an appearance on Meet the Press, Rep. Thomas Massie said his challenge to President Trump-backed politics was “absolutely worth it” following his loss in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District race.
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'WAR VIRTUALLY ALWAYS ENDS WITH NEGOTATIONS.': On Sunday, Sen. Rand Paul defended President Trump’s peace negotiations, saying ‘war virtually always ends with negotiations.’ In a post on X, the Kentucky senator urged critics to give Trump space to pursue what he called an ‘America First solution.
2 days ago | [YT] | 12
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MEMORIAL DAY: Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.
#memorialday #honorthefallen
2 days ago | [YT] | 27
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BERNIE SANDERS REACTS TO MASSIE'S LOSS: Sen. Bernie Sanders is weighing in after Rep. Thomas Massie’s loss in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District Republican primary. Sanders criticized outside spending in the race, saying Massie was targeted for refusing to be a ‘rubber stamp’ for former President Donald Trump.
5 days ago | [YT] | 118
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'IT'S EVERYTHING THAT'S WRONG WITH OUR POLITICS': Gov. Beshear reacted after Rep. Thomas Massie’s loss in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District Republican primary race.
Beshear said he and Massie "don’t agree on much," but criticized what he stated are the millions spent by outside groups to unseat the longtime congressman over his opposition to former President Donald Trump.
5 days ago | [YT] | 71
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A HISTORIC WIN: Donna Agee defeated incumbent Judge-Executive Reagan Taylor in Tuesday's Republican primary, making her the first female judge-executive in Madison County history.
Agee won 47% of the vote. Taylor, who has served as judge-executive since 2015, took 38%. Charles Givens finished third with 15%.
Read more election-related news on LEX18.com.
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'KENTUCKY, I LOVE YOU': Charles Booker released a statement following his win in the Kentucky Democratic Senate primary, defeating retired Marine fighter pilot Amy McGrath in a rematch of their 2020 race.
6 days ago | [YT] | 47
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