Kentucky Public Radio
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KPR is a network of stations covering Kentucky state government & all 120 counties. We're @lpm.org, @weku.bsky.social, WKU & @wkmsfm.bsky.social. Posts by @sylviaruthg.lpm.org, @joesonka.lpm.org, @ryanvanvelzer.bsky.social & @justinhicks.lpm.org
HB 312 to allow those aged 18, 19 and 20 to carry concealed firearms passed the Kentucky House this morning by a 73-17 vote. One Democrat voted for it (Grossberg) and 2 Republicans voted no (Bridges, Jackson). #kyga26
If you’ve been following the reporting of @morganwatkins.lpm.org on LMPD sharing Flock camera information on immigration with the feds, this new #kyga26 bill is relevant:
Here's one of two videos taken of the UPS plane crash aftermath from Sabit Aliyev, the owner of Kentucky Truck Parts and Services on an adjacent property.
KPR partner stations won a total of 8 Regional Murrow Awards today! 4 out of @lpm.org and 4 from @weku.bsky.social, in the categories of Excellence in Sound, Hard News, Investigative Reporting, Feature Reporting, News Series, Podcast, Excellence in DEI and Excellence in Writing.
The 2025 legislative session of the Kentucky General Assembly begins in 21 days. We'll be there/here. #kyga25