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General 1 outlet · Herald-Leader

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Government 1 outlet · LEX18

Gov. Beshear: Trump administration changes to food aid programs leave over 80,000 Kentuckians facing hunger

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says changes to federal SNAP rules have left more than 80,000 Kentuckians without benefits, including 24,655 children and 6,572 seniors. He sent letters Wednesday to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Kentucky’s congressional delegation urging action. The changes, enacted under last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill, reduced benefits, expanded work requirements and shifted costs to states, Beshear said.

Public safety 1 outlet · WKYT

Knott County man facing child sexual exploitation charges

Kentucky State Police arrested Jared Salmons, 46, of Knott County, during an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. Police said he uploaded sexually explicit images of minors to a social media account. A search warrant executed Oct. 13 led to equipment being seized for forensic examination. Salmons faces 17 counts of distributing matter portraying a child under 12 in a sexual performance and is held at Kentucky River Regional Jail.

Public safety 1 outlet · The Lane Report

Continental Refining to double biodiesel capacity at Somerset complex

Continental Refining Company is doubling biodiesel capacity at its Somerset, Ky., complex, with work begun in August and expected to finish by Nov. 15. It is adding a rail spur to connect with Norfolk Southern and ship and receive biofuel nationwide. The soybean processing plant remains idle after a July 5 fire; CRC is evaluating repairs and other options and seeking a regional partner to operate its grain elevator. Biodiesel operations continued uninterrupted, and CRC introduced its P51 higher-blend fuel

General 1 outlet · WKYT

Utility regulator rejects Lexington complaint against Kentucky American Water

Kentucky’s Public Service Commission rejected Lexington’s Aug. 28 complaint against Kentucky American Water, saying it did not directly link reported problems to matters the regulator oversees. The city alleged water-main repair projects were unprofessional and causing delays; business owners also cited hazardous conditions for patrons and people with disabilities. Lexington may refile within 20 days, and the utility said it agrees with the dismissal and stands by its response.

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