Justin Hicks

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Top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler was arrested in Kentucky on the way to tournament

Friday, May 17, 2024

World champion golfer Scottie Scheffler was arrested and booked into jail in Louisville, Kentucky, Friday morning for not following police commands after a traffic fatality near a golf course.

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The challenges of receiving disaster aid from FEMA

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

The Federal Emergency Management Agency helps people financially after disasters, but some disaster survivors say the agency is not clear on deadlines they need to meet for their recovery assistance.

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Amid a black lung surge, Kentucky has made it harder for coal miners to get benefits

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Kentucky has one black lung doctor left after the state legislature restricted who can review workers' compensation claims for the disease. This came amid a surge in black lung cases in Appalachia.

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FEMA is simplifying the aid application process for disaster victims

Friday, February 09, 2024

FEMA plans to roll out an improved application process for disaster victims in March. Many hope it will simplify a complex system that's preventing some from getting help.

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As coal miners suffer and die from severe black lung, a proposed fix may fall short

Tuesday, November 07, 2023

For decades, miners have called for limits on highly toxic silica dust, which they're exposed to while mining. An investigation shows its impact and the weakness of proposed rules to protect them.

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Many Kentucky counties are consolidating polling sites, raising concerns about access

Sunday, November 05, 2023

Many Kentucky residents may have to vote somewhere new in this year's elections. That's because dozens of counties have consolidated polling places — a move that's raised concerns about ballot access.

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New federal rules will limit miners' exposure to deadly disease-causing dust

Tuesday, July 04, 2023

The federal government has come out with a proposal meant to prevent deadly black lung disease among miners. (Story first aired on Weekend Edition Saturday on July 1, 2023.)

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New federal rules will limit miners' exposure to deadly disease-causing dust

Saturday, July 01, 2023

The federal government has come out with a proposal meant to prevent deadly black lung disease among miners.

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In many Southern states, June 3 celebrates the leader of the Confederacy

Saturday, June 03, 2023

In several Southern states, June 3rd - the birthday of the leader of the Confederacy, Jefferson Davis - is still an official holiday.

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Numerous people are dead after a shooting at a Louisville bank

Monday, April 10, 2023

Five people are dead and nine others injured after a shooting at a bank in downtown Louisville, Ky. The gunman is dead and three police officers were injured after they responded to the shooting.

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After Kentucky's deadly floods, neighbors are stepping in to help one another

Tuesday, August 09, 2022

In eastern Kentucky, government assistance and recovery efforts following deadly flash floods have been uneven. People have started to band together to help each other.

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Indiana city frets over long-term effects of having the lowest U.S. unemployment rate

Friday, February 25, 2022

Elkhart, Ind., has the nation's lowest unemployment rate — with less than 1% of workers looking for jobs. Local companies are considering using robots to help pick up the slack.

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Revolving door: Why are nurses leaving their jobs and then coming right back?

Friday, February 04, 2022

Nursing home workers, tired of low pay and long hours, are quitting then working with staffing agencies to return to work with more pay. Some nursing homes say that could put them out of business.

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How A Beloved Giant Rat Won Free Speech Rights

Friday, August 06, 2021

The 12-foot-tall inflatable called "Scabby" has been used for decades as a symbol in union disputes. Last year, the National Labor Relations Board signaled it could outlaw its use in some situations.

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Judge Rules Indiana Can't Back Out Pandemic-Era Programs For Jobless Workers

Thursday, July 01, 2021

Indiana is one of about two dozen GOP-led states that ended federal unemployment benefits to push workers toward unfilled jobs. It's the first to be ordered by a court to keep paying the benefits.

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Concerns Mount In South Bend After A White Police Officer Kills A Black Man

Friday, June 21, 2019

In South Bend, Ind., a white police officer shot and killed a black resident over the weekend. Mayor Pete Buttigieg came off the presidential campaign trail to deal with the fallout.

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Glenn Gould’s 1981 ‘Goldberg’ Manuscript Auctioned for 125K

Friday, December 14, 2018

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For at least one Glenn Gould lover, Christmas came a few weeks early this year.
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