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'Who chose these people as black leaders?': Protester steals mic at event for African American su...

'Who chose these people as black leaders?': Protester steals mic at event for African American su...

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Trump’s deportation machine sends thousands of immigrants to Kentucky jails

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By Morgan Watkins Verified, Justin Hicks Verified
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Leyla Navarrete left Nicaragua in summertime. During a month of hard travel, she caught a bus, crossed a river in a little boat made of tires and rode in a truck that typically ferried farm animals. She made it to Honduras, then Mexico, and finally to the U.S. border, where federal officials quickly released her on conditional parole in September 2022. She moved to Indiana, applied for asylum, and got a work permit and a job. By summer 2025, she and her husband were expecting a child. On Aug.
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Kentucky is rebuilding after last year’s deadly tornado, with eyes towards the next severe storm Original

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By Justin Hicks Verified
| Louisville Public Media Verified
A year ago, the Sunshine Hills neighborhood was a thriving subdivision full of homes. Today, the streets are lined with empty concrete pads and houses in various stages of construction. Hector Merced works for his son’s construction company. He said they’ve rebuilt multiple houses and businesses since the tornado, and there’s one thing everyone wants: a way to shelter from storms. Merced said a lot of homes in this area are built on concrete slabs.
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Results of the 2026 Kentucky primary election Original

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By Justin Hicks Verified
| Louisville Public Media Verified
Kentucky Public Radio reporters selected the following important federal, state, and local races. Result charts below are organized by district number and automatically populated by the Associated Press. Federal races Kentucky state races Invest in another year of local, independent media. LPM News depends on donations from members – generous people like you – for the majority of our funding. You can help fund the next story with a donation of $10 or $20.
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