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Kentucky Rep. James Comer says he expects McConnell to return when Senate reconvenes
1+ week, 3+ day ago (281+ words) WASHINGTON, D.C. (LEX News) — Kentucky Congressman James Comer said he expects Sen. Mitch McConnell to return to Washington when the Senate reconvenes later this month, though the Republican representative said he has not spoken with McConnell personally. Comer made the comments…...
Laurel County student wins Kentucky's 2026 'I Voted' sticker contest
1+ week, 3+ day ago (129+ words) FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX News) — A Laurel County student has won Kentucky's 2026 "I Voted" Sticker Contest, Secretary of State Michael Adams announced Thursday. Ryker Asher, a student at Bush Elementary School in Laurel County, created the winning design, which features a…...
Alvarado and Dembo exchange attacks over policing and corruption in Kentucky congressional race
1+ week, 6+ day ago (483+ words) FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX News) — With 64 days until Election Day, the race for central Kentucky's open congressional seat is intensifying as both candidates go on offense. Republican Dr. Ralph Alvarado accepted an endorsement from the Kentucky Fraternal Order of Police on…...