December 15, 2021
Season 2021 Episode 243 | 55sVideo has Closed Captions
A one-minute news update, focused on COVID-19, airing before and after PBS NewsHour.
A one-minute news update, focused on COVID-19, airing before and after PBS NewsHour.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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KY Headlines is a local public television program presented by KET
December 15, 2021
Season 2021 Episode 243 | 55sVideo has Closed Captions
A one-minute news update, focused on COVID-19, airing before and after PBS NewsHour.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipDecember 15, 2021 With Kentucky Headlines, I'm Toby Gibbs.
#### President Joe Biden was in Mayfield, Dawson Springs, and other Kentucky communities today as he looked at tornado damage and talked with tornado victims.
The president says the federal government "isn't going to leave."
He says Washington will cover ALL costs, the first 30 days.
#### The Lexington Herald-Leader reports the tornado death toll is 75, up from 74 yesterday, after a Warren County man had a fatal heart attack while cleaning storm debris.
#### UK President Eli Capilouto is getting a raise.
The Board of Trustees voted yesterday to increase Capilouto's base pay by 200-thousand dollars - meaning it now tops a million dollars a year.
#### Fans are mourning the death of author, activist, and Kentucky native bell hooks at the age of 69.
Her real name was Gloria Jean Watkins, and she was the author of more than 40 books, ranging from poetry to essays.
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