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Northern Kentucky police sergeant dies after shift

Police, fire and courts

A Northern Kentucky police sergeant and SWAT team member died after completing a work shift.

Bath County Kentucky DeskNov 11, 2026

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Eastern Kentucky Measles Cases Rise in Largest Outbreak in 35 Years

Health

Measles cases are increasing in Eastern Kentucky in what WKYT describes as the area’s largest outbreak in 35 years.

Bath County Kentucky DeskNov 10, 2026

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Husband and wife die in Allen County house fire

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A husband and wife died in a house fire in Allen County, WBKO reported.

Allen County Kentucky DeskNov 7, 2026

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Barren Inc. closes Coffee and Commerce year

Business openings

Barren Inc. ended its Coffee and Commerce year with a legislative update and a discussion about artificial intelligence.

Barren County Kentucky DeskOct 31, 2026

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Most Kentucky Districts Receive Less in SEEK Funding

Around town

About three-fourths of Kentucky school districts are receiving less state SEEK funding this year, the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy says.

Bath County Kentucky DeskOct 23, 2026

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Barren Fiscal Court to take bids for Glover Road project

Police, fire and courts

The county plans to accept bids for work on Glover Road, while the sheriff’s department is set to receive a grant.

Barren County Kentucky DeskOct 20, 2026

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Court records add details in 2020 Kentucky fentanyl death

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Court records reported by WOWK 13 News add details about a Kentucky girl’s 2020 fentanyl death.

Allen County Kentucky DeskOct 17, 2026

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Barren County board to review bus, salary proposals

Schools

The Barren County school board is set to consider a bus purchase and revisions to employee salaries.

Barren County Kentucky DeskOct 17, 2026

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Former UK student sentenced in baby’s death

Police, fire and courts

A former University of Kentucky student has been sentenced in a case involving a baby’s death.

Allen County Kentucky DeskOct 16, 2026

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Court records add details in Kentucky girl’s fentanyl death

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Records tied to a Kentucky girl’s 2020 fentanyl death indicate that another person had to administer the drug.

Allen County Kentucky DeskOct 16, 2026

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Kentucky Measles Cases Reach 157

Health

Kentucky’s reported measles total has reached 157, with 56 cases in Laurel County and the first case reported in Bath County.

Bath County Kentucky DeskOct 16, 2026

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Georgia Fugitive Apprehended on Houseboat in Adair County

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A fugitive from Georgia was apprehended aboard a houseboat in Adair County, Z93 Country reported.

Adair County Kentucky DeskOct 10, 2026