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SD public defense duties shift from counties to state; SCOTUS appears skeptical of restricting government communications with social media companies; Trump lawyers say he can't make bond; new scholarships aim to connect class of 2024 to high-demand jobs.

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The SCOTUS weighs government influence on social media, and who groups like the NRA can do business with. Biden signs an executive order to advance women's health research and the White House tells Israel it's responsible for the Gaza humanitarian crisis.

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Midwest regenerative farmers are rethinking chicken production, Medicare Advantage is squeezing the finances of rural hospitals and California's extreme swing from floods to drought has some thinking it's time to turn rural farm parcels into floodplains.

KY: Cultural Resources

A federal program that helps states and communities protect public lands could help create two new Civil War monuments in Kentucky. (@mccraydonna37/Twenty20)
Public Lands Bill Would Create Civil War Monuments in Kentucky

NANCY, Ky. – As part of a major package of public lands legislation, the U.S. House is set to vote on permanently reauthorizing a federal …

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Many Internet users fear that the end of net neutrality will create a tiered system of access. (theloon/morguefile)
Kentucky Joins Nationwide Protests Ahead of Net Neutrality Vote

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The movement to preserve the nature of the Internet as we know it comes to Kentucky over the next few days, as protesters in …

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This is the Red River, where nearly a half-century ago a flood-control project sparked controversy. (U.S. Forest Service)
Stopping the Red River Dam: It's Been Almost a Half Century

STANTON, Ky. – A pivotal moment in stopping a controversial plan to dam the Red River, part of which is now Kentucky's only National Wild and …

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Leaders from across the state gather in Lexington to explore solutions for making neighborhoods more age-friendly so older Kentuckians can remain in their homes. (Greg Stotelmyer)
As America Ages, Communities Begin to Adapt

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- People are living longer, and by 2030 it's projected that one in five Americans will be 65 or older. One expert on aging…

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A movement aimed at improving the quality of life in rural Kentucky is focused on young adults and teens. (KCTCS)
Giving Youth Louder Voice in Rural America

WHITESBURG, Ky. – A nationwide movement aimed at improving the quality of life in rural America, including Kentucky, says it's focused on …

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All national parks, including Mammoth Cave, are free this weekend for Earth Day and National Park Week. The U.S interior secretary is calling for increased funds to maintain the parks. (NPS)
Interior Secretary Decries Maintenance Backlog in National Parks

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. - Interior Secretary Sally Jewell has an Earth Day message for the United States, "make a major course correction on environmental …

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The Russell Fork River, an outdoor gem on the Kentucky-Virginia border, is on a list of America's Most Endangered Rivers of 2016. (Steve Ruth)
Tourism, Mining and a River: Kentucky's Tightrope Walk

ELKHORN CITY, Ky. - The Russell Fork River, which carves a spectacular 52-mile path along the Kentucky-Virginia border, has landed on the list of …

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Conservationists want state lawmakers to restore funding cuts that the conservationists say have crippled land-conservation programs in Kentucky. (Greg Stotelmyer)
Conservationists Warn Budget Cuts Threaten Kentucky's Public Lands

FRANKFORT, Ky. - Conservationists are in Frankfort today, telling lawmakers that budget cuts are handcuffing efforts to protect public lands - land …

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Children pick up new languages more quickly than adults because of the flexibility of the adolescent brain. (Greg Stotelmyer)
Study Shows Being Bilingual Has Advantages for Toddlers

FRANKFORT, Ky. - A new study of bilingual and monolingual toddlers could be reason for parents to share this story in two languages. Research in …

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Supporters of the arts in Kentucky say proposed budget cuts will energize their advocacy for the importance the arts play in the future of their hometowns. (Greg Stotelmyer)
Arts Supporters Say Funding Cuts Hurt Hometown Investments

FRANKFORT, Ky. - New Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin proposes deep spending cuts for many state agencies, including those in the Tourism, Arts and Heritage …

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PHOTO: Vacation plans on public lands could change dramatically if the push to turn federal lands over to state control succeeds, and there have been moves to do that in both the U.S. House and Senate. Photo credit: Greg Stotelmyer.
Control of Public Lands: Complications Ahead?

FRANKFORT, Ky. - Summer vacation adventures on public lands could change dramatically if the push to turn federal lands over to state control …

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PHOTO: From Ashland to Paducah, and including all other Kentucky towns, you can now put a community's livability to the test. AARP has created an online livability index. Photo by Greg Stotelmyer.
Living in the Bluegrass State

FRANKFORT, Ky. – What makes a community livable might change depending on the age of the person giving the opinion. AARP has launched an …

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