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Kentucky Senate budget bill sets limits on medical cannabis oversight spending

Language put in the main budget bill by the Kentucky Senate would set conditions to unlock funding to oversee the state’s medical cannabis program, which is scheduled to take effect at the start of 2025. The two sentences inserted by senators came up for discussion Monday as House and Senate leaders met in public as part of negotiations to hammer …

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1 dead, 1 injured after off-road vehicle takes 80-foot dive off Kentucky cliff

A man died and a woman was injured when they lost control of their vehicle at an off-road adventure park in eastern Kentucky and it fell off an 80-foot cliff, officials said. 1 DEAD, 1 HURT AFTER HOMEMADE PLANE CRASHES IN ARIZONA Crews responded to a report that a utility task vehicle crashed Saturday evening at Hollerwood Off-Road Adventure Park, …

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11 monumental Kentucky Derby moments from years past

The Kentucky Derby has a long history outside flashy outfits and larger-than-life hats. Thousands gather at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, to watch the highly publicized horse race, with millions more watching at home. Some watch for pure enjoyment, while others have a bit more on the line, with many choosing to bet on the sporting event. Thousands gather every …

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A history of Kentucky Derby hats: The over-the-top staple at the Churchill Downs

One of the longest-standing traditions at the Kentucky Derby is for women – and now men – to wear brightly colored derby hats throughout the horse races. The derby was founded in 1875 at the Churchill Downs horse racing stadium and has become a fixture in American culture and media. The fashion trends and traditions resemble late 19th-century high-class British …

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Popular traditions of the Kentucky Derby, from mint juleps to large headwear

The Kentucky Derby is a beloved event that thousands attend in their best dress every year. It is the first of the races making up the Triple Crown. The Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes follow. Millions also watch from home, with many putting money on the line by placing their bets. The Kentucky Derby has produced many long-lasting traditions, from …

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A travel guide to Louisville ahead of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs

The Kentucky Derby is one of the most popular horse races of the year, and it kickstarts the Triple Crown series ahead of the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes. The first major horse race, held at Churchill Downs, sees thousands of visitors flock to the city of Louisville, Kentucky every year in celebration of the event. There’s much to …

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