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The Big Story
Kentucky Truck Plant workers join UAW strike
In a surprise move, Wednesday night, thousands of workers at the Ford Truck Plant walked off the job. United Autoworkers President Shawn Fain says the union has waited long enough to bargain for a fair contract. Ford called the strike expansion “grossly irresponsible” but said it wasn’t surprising given the UAW leadership’s statements that it wanted to keep Detroit automakers hobbled with “industrial chaos.”
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Around Kentucky
1. Former mayor remembers friend six months after bank shooting
It's been six months since the mass shooting at the Old National Bank in Louisville. Former mayor, Greg Fischer, remembers a friend he lost and looks to the future.
2. H-L: Banning housing voucher discrimination would ‘open’ Lexington market, stakeholders tell council
Our partner, the Herald Leader, reports Fayette County city council could ban landlords from considering source of income when renting, opening market for low income residents
3. Campaigns for Kentucky governor focus on direct ties to teaching
Education is taking center stage in the final days of campaigning before Kentuckians head to the polls to cast their votes for governor. Both Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Ky., and Attorney General Daniel Cameron, R-Ky., are making a push to be viewed as the candidate who best supports teachers and students.
Around the Nation & the World
1. Biden administration faces pressure to refreeze Iran's $6 billion following Hamas assault on Israel
2. Ex-NFL player Sergio Brown arrested in SoCal in connection to mother's slaying
3. Netanyahu pledges to 'crush and destroy' Hamas as death toll surpasses 2,300 on both sides
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Bluegrass Buzz
The Kentucky men’s basketball team will hit the road for its annual Blue-White game again this year after holding the annual scrimmage in Pikeville last season. The Wildcats will travel to Northern Kentucky’s Truist Arena on Oct. 21 for the 2023 edition of the game. The game will tip at 6 p.m. ET and doors will open at 4:30 p.m.
