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Kentucky's New Year’s Day weather could bring good luck in 2026. What to know

Kentucky's New Year’s Day weather could bring good luck in 2026. What to know

Neutral Courier-Journal - Kentucky
Owner: Gannett Co. Inc.

Courier-Journal - Kentucky

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Owned By Gannett Co. Inc. (Mike Reed, Chairman; Alta Fundamental Advisers, Apollo Management Holdings & BlackRock, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded 1868
Website courier-journal.com
Domain Registration Year 1996
Access Type hybrid
Publication Location United States, Kentucky, Louisville
Owner Country United States

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Kentucky’s switch to the SAT violates public trust; it may also violate state law

Kentucky’s switch to the SAT violates public trust; it may also violate state law

Indeterminate The Spencer Magnet - Kentucky
Owner: Paxton Family

The Spencer Magnet - Kentucky

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Owned By Paxton Family through Paxton Media Group & Landmark Community Newspapers LLC
Year Founded 1867
Website https://www.pmg-ky1.com/spencer_magnet/
Domain Registration Year 2000
Access Type hybrid
Publication Location United States, Kentucky, Taylorsville
Owner Country United States

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Here's what new laws are now in effect in Kentucky 

Here's what new laws are now in effect in Kentucky 

Neutral Courier-Journal - Kentucky
Owner: Gannett Co. Inc.

Courier-Journal - Kentucky

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Owned By Gannett Co. Inc. (Mike Reed, Chairman; Alta Fundamental Advisers, Apollo Management Holdings & BlackRock, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded 1868
Website courier-journal.com
Domain Registration Year 1996
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Publication Location United States, Kentucky, Louisville
Owner Country United States

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Some of those with Louisville area and Kentucky ties who died in 2025 

Some of those with Louisville area and Kentucky ties who died in 2025 

Neutral Courier-Journal - Kentucky
Owner: Gannett Co. Inc.

Courier-Journal - Kentucky

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Owned By Gannett Co. Inc. (Mike Reed, Chairman; Alta Fundamental Advisers, Apollo Management Holdings & BlackRock, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded 1868
Website courier-journal.com
Domain Registration Year 1996
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Publication Location United States, Kentucky, Louisville
Owner Country United States

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What Kentucky’s 2026 General Assembly could mean for environment, energy issues
January 1, 2026

What Kentucky’s 2026 General Assembly could mean for environment, energy issues

Public Broadcaster WFPL - Kentucky
Owner: Lousville Public Media & American Government

WFPL - Kentucky

Public Broadcaster
Owned By Lousville Public Media & American Government through National Public Radio (NPR)
Year Founded 1993
Website wfpl.org
Domain Registration Year 1998
Access Type open
Publication Location United States, Kentucky, Louisville
Owner Country United States

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Kentucky smoke shops must obtain new licenses as tobacco retail law takes effect
December 31, 2025

Kentucky smoke shops must obtain new licenses as tobacco retail law takes effect

Indeterminate Lex 18 - Kentucky
Owner: The Scripps Family

Lex 18 - Kentucky

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Owned By The Scripps Family through Edward W. Scripps Family trust, the E.W. Scripps Company & Scripps Media Inc.
Year Founded 1955
Website www.lex18.com
Domain Registration Year Indeterminate
Access Type open
Publication Location United States, Kentucky, Lexington
Owner Country United States

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Tanner Willis: Kentucky's supermajority can break Washington's stranglehold
December 31, 2025

Tanner Willis: Kentucky's supermajority can break Washington's stranglehold

Indeterminate The Daily Independent - Kentucky
Owner: Retirement Systems of Alabama

The Daily Independent - Kentucky

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Owned By Retirement Systems of Alabama through CNHI, LLC
Year Founded 1896
Website www.dailyindependent.com
Domain Registration Year Indeterminate
Access Type hybrid
Publication Location United States, Kentucky, Ashland
Owner Country United States

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Devastating storms, shocking crimes and moments of resilience defined Kentucky in 2025
January 1, 2026

Devastating storms, shocking crimes and moments of resilience defined Kentucky in 2025

Indeterminate Lex 18 - Kentucky
Owner: The Scripps Family

Lex 18 - Kentucky

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Owned By The Scripps Family through Edward W. Scripps Family trust, the E.W. Scripps Company & Scripps Media Inc.
Year Founded 1955
Website www.lex18.com
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Publication Location United States, Kentucky, Lexington
Owner Country United States

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Rising home values could leave Kentucky owners underinsured
December 31, 2025

Rising home values could leave Kentucky owners underinsured

Indeterminate Lex 18 - Kentucky
Owner: The Scripps Family

Lex 18 - Kentucky

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Owned By The Scripps Family through Edward W. Scripps Family trust, the E.W. Scripps Company & Scripps Media Inc.
Year Founded 1955
Website www.lex18.com
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Publication Location United States, Kentucky, Lexington
Owner Country United States

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Why were Hollywood star George Clooney and wife Amal granted French citizenship? Government responds 'They contribute through their distinguished actions to...'
January 1, 2026

Why were Hollywood star George Clooney and wife Amal granted French citizenship? Government responds 'They contribute through their distinguished actions to...'

Center-right Firstpost
Owner: Mukesh Ambani

Firstpost

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Owned By Mukesh Ambani through Reliance Industries & Network18
Year Founded 2012
Website https://www.firstpost.com/
Domain Registration Year 2002
Access Type open
Publication Location India, Mumbai
Owner Country India

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French government defends granting citizenship to George and Amal Clooney (Entertainment)
January 1, 2026

French government defends granting citizenship to George and Amal Clooney (Entertainment)

Neutral Castanet Kamloops
Owner: Madison Venture Corp.

Castanet Kamloops

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Owned By Madison Venture Corp. through Glacier Media
Year Founded 2000
Website https://www.castanetkamloops.net/
Domain Registration Year 1999
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Publication Location Canada, Kamloops
Owner Country Canada

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Recapping the 5 biggest moments in Kentucky politics in…

Recapping the 5 biggest moments in Kentucky politics in…

Indeterminate The Gleaner - Kentucky
Owner: Gannett Co. Inc.

The Gleaner - Kentucky

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Owned By Gannett Co. Inc. (Mike Reed, Chairman; Alta Fundamental Advisers, Apollo Management Holdings & BlackRock, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded 1883
Website https://www.thegleaner.com
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Publication Location United States, Kentucky, Henderson
Owner Country United States

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Watch the top 5 Kentucky political moments from the 2025 year

Watch the top 5 Kentucky political moments from the 2025 year

Neutral Courier-Journal - Kentucky
Owner: Gannett Co. Inc.

Courier-Journal - Kentucky

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Owned By Gannett Co. Inc. (Mike Reed, Chairman; Alta Fundamental Advisers, Apollo Management Holdings & BlackRock, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded 1868
Website courier-journal.com
Domain Registration Year 1996
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Publication Location United States, Kentucky, Louisville
Owner Country United States

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Jim Beam shuts down iconic Kentucky distillery for at least a year amid market downturn

Jim Beam shuts down iconic Kentucky distillery for at least a year amid market downturn

Right-wing Fox News
Owner: Murdoch Family

FOX News

Right-wing
Owned By Murdoch Family through FOX Corporation
Year Founded 1996
Website foxnews.com
Domain Registration Year 1995
Access Type open
Publication Location United States, New York, New York
Owner Country United States

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Kentucky sheriff candidate jailed as fugitive on battery charge out of Louisiana
December 31, 2025

Kentucky sheriff candidate jailed as fugitive on battery charge out of Louisiana

Indeterminate WFIE - Indiana
Owner: Gray Television Inc.

WFIE - Indiana

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Owned By Gray Television Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded 1953
Website www.14news.com
Domain Registration Year Indeterminate
Access Type open
Publication Location United States, Indiana, Evansville
Owner Country United States

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Marijuana, taxes and cell phones: What laws are going into effect in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana in 2026
January 1, 2026

Marijuana, taxes and cell phones: What laws are going into effect in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana in 2026

Indeterminate WCPO 9 - Ohio
Owner: The Scripps Family

WCPO 9 ABC - Ohio

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Owned By The Scripps Family through Edward W. Scripps Family trust, the E.W Scripps Company & Scripps Media Inc.
Year Founded 1949
Website www.wcpo.com
Domain Registration Year 1995
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Publication Location United States, Ohio, Cincinnati
Owner Country United States

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French government defends granting citizenship to George and Amal Clooney
January 1, 2026

French government defends granting citizenship to George and Amal Clooney

Neutral Winnipeg Free Press
Owner: Darren Murphy

Winnipeg Free Press

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Owned By Darren Murphy (President & CEO) through FP Newspapers Inc
Year Founded 1872
Website https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/
Domain Registration Year 1999
Access Type hybrid
Publication Location Canada, Winnipeg
Owner Country Canada

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What laws are going into effect in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana in 2026
January 1, 2026

What laws are going into effect in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana in 2026

Indeterminate WCPO 9 - Ohio
Owner: The Scripps Family

WCPO 9 ABC - Ohio

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Owned By The Scripps Family through Edward W. Scripps Family trust, the E.W Scripps Company & Scripps Media Inc.
Year Founded 1949
Website www.wcpo.com
Domain Registration Year 1995
Access Type open
Publication Location United States, Ohio, Cincinnati
Owner Country United States

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Kentucky convention centers deploy smart-vending program
December 31, 2025

Kentucky convention centers deploy smart-vending program

Neutral Vending Times
Owner: Networld Media Group

Vending Times

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Owned By Networld Media Group (Tom Harper CEO & Co-founder)
Year Founded 1961
Website https://www.vendingtimes.com/
Domain Registration Year 1999
Access Type unknown
Publication Location United States, Kentucky, Louisville
Owner Country United States

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These laws go into effect in Kentucky at the start of the new year: What to know
December 31, 2025

These laws go into effect in Kentucky at the start of the new year: What to know

Indeterminate The Levisa Lazer - Kentucky
Owner: Mark Grayson

The Levisa Lazer - Kentucky

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Owned By Mark Grayson through Grayson Family Communications
Year Founded 2008
Website thelevisalazer.com
Domain Registration Year Indeterminate
Access Type open
Publication Location United States, Kentucky, Louisa
Owner Country United States

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