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Around Kentucky

1. Early voting increases in primary elections

Early voting increased 3.3% in the May 2024 primaries compared to May 2023, with more than 75,000 Kentuckians taking advantage of the three-day, in-person, no-excuse voting period.

2. The whooping cough epidemic raises concerns

The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department has declared a whooping cough outbreak. Since the end of April, nine confirmed cases have been recorded in the Lexington area.

3. Demolition could be imminent for Dosker Manor

A nearly 60-year-old apartment complex that has had numerous problems could be demolished. Here’s what we know and what residents are saying.

Around the nation and the world

1. In celebration of American Jewish Heritage Month, Biden says what’s happening in Gaza is ‘not genocide’

2. ‘Outrageous,’ ‘absurd’: Biden, lawmakers condemn ICC over Netanyahu arrest warrant

3. Latin American, Hispanic, Middle Eastern and North African added as options in the 2030 census

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Bluegrass Buzz

The Addie & Baylor Kirchgessner Foundation strives to enrich the lives of children through books and stories. Matt Kirchgessner helped found the nonprofit when his children died in an accident in Panama City to continue their legacy. Its goal is to put 100,000 books into the hands of children by the end of 2024.

The Addie & Baylor Kirchgessner Foundation has received more than 70,000 books through donations. The nonprofit organizes school book fairs at schools in Louisville and southern Indiana. (Spectrum News 1/Nikelle Delgado)