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Estill County school officials asking for help identifying vehicle that sped past stopped bus
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (111+ words) ESTILL COUNTY, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — The Estill County Board of Education is asking for the public's help in identifying a driver who sped past a stopped school bus around 3:40 p.m. Tuesday. According to the board, the vehicle came into the…...
Gas prices above $4 a gallon: What's driving the surge and how to save at the pump
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (390+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX News) — Gas prices are topping $4 a gallon, and drivers are feeling the pinch. The national average has climbed to $4.19 per gallon, while Kentucky's average sits at $3.84 per gallon, according to AAA. Lori Weaver Hawkins, AAA Government Affairs…...
EV manufacturing company announces $112 million expansion in Madison County
1+ week, 4+ day ago (172+ words) MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (LEX News) — An automotive technology manufacturer in Madison County is expanding. Tuesday, Astemo Americas announced a $112 million expansion of its existing facilities in the area. Gov. Andy Beshear said the project marks an exciting moment for Kentucky's…...