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Companies, nonprofit organizations and other groups spent a record amount to influence the state’s General Assembly last year, with Kentucky Merchants and Amusement Coalition topping the list with $483,324 spent.

The legislative war over “gray machines,” slot-like machines that popped up in convenience stores across the state during the pandemic, dominated spending.

The Metro Council ordinance was meant to boost transparency. But citizens wanting to know who is trying to influence their government – and, more importantly, in which ways -- have

We all want to feel safe in our homes but one Rio Rancho neighborhood has seen that go out the window, all because of a problem home there. The city is finally stepping in to address the home that's causing the issues on Sagebrush Court, but neighbors are skeptical.

Together Frankfort is hosting a community forum on constitutional amendments Tuesday at 6 p.m. at The Foundry, 317 W. Broadway. The public is invited.

With COVID vaccinations increasing, some church leaders have seen more people return to church and many congregations will have in-person services to celebrate Easter after having to hold virtual celebrations last year.

Your Historical Galion: Saloons were once part of Galion life By Dr. Bernard M. Mansfield, M.D. - Galion Historical Society This photograph shows “Hopkins Restaurant,” which is the “Ganshorn saloon” noted in this column. It was located next to the Erie Railroad tracks with the station beyond. Donated by Pete Brown | Galion Historical Society (Your Historical Galion is contributed by the Galion Historical Society and features the writings of Dr. Bernard M. Mansfield and other local his...