School safety on the minds of Kentucky’s leaders as Legislative Research Commission meets in Frankfort
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today School security, in the wake of last week’s Uvalde, Texas, school shooting, was on the…
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COVID deaths drop significantly in Kentucky but new cases, positivity all increase
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today COVID-19 related deaths in Kentucky dropped significantly last week, according to figures released by the…
Ky. Attorney General Danial Cameron becomes latest to join crowded GOP field in 2023 Governor’s race
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Although Kentucky’s 2022 primary election takes place next week, there is already a lot of…
Keith Taylor: Name, image and likeness rules are changing game in college sports and not for better
Let the bidding begin. It appears some college players and their agents – yes, agents – are beginning to treat…
Louisville Slugger finishing pink bats for Major League Baseball players to use on Mother’s Day
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Employees at Louisville Slugger spent Thursday finishing pink bats for Major League Baseball players to…
Governor, First Lady invite Kentuckians to visit Capitol Saturday for Derby Week kickoff event
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While the Kentucky Derby won’t be run until May 7, Gov. Andy Beshear and first…
Beshear considering executive action on medical marijuana in wake if legislature’s failure to act
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear said with the General Assembly’s inaction on medical marijuana legislation in Kentucky…
Kentucky freshman TyTy Washington ‘ready for challenges ahead’ after declaring for the NBA Draft
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today TyTy Washington is leaving the University of Kentucky. The freshman guard announced his future intentions…
Oscar Tshiebwe becomes first player in UK basketball history to sweep all six Player of the Year awards
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today The final result was unanimous. Oscar Tshiebwe became the first player in Kentucky history to…
High-profile bills still awaiting final action in General Assembly include two on gaming, medical marijuana
By Tom Loftus Kentucky Today Kentucky lawmakers began their 10-day veto recess on Thursday and will return to Frankfort on April…
Kentucky offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello brings fullback scheme back to Wildcats’ playbook
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Rich Scangarello is just getting started implementing his scheme this spring and he said the…
Kentucky’s Oscar Tshiebwe ‘grateful for everything’ after being named NABC Player of the Year
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Tdoay Kentucky’s Oscar Tshiebwe was named the best player in college basketball Tuesday. The junior forward…
Keith Taylor: A trashed bracket, a blue-blooded final four — It’s what makes March Madness so special
I filled out my NCAA Tournament bracket in Indianapolis and had Kentucky winning it all. We all know how well…
Beshear vetoes measure to end COVID-19 state of emergency, says it would cost state SNAP benefits
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear on Wednesday announced he is vetoing a measure passed by the General…
Abortions in KY in January were lowest reported since 2018, more than half were already mothers
By Tessa Redmond Kentucky Today In January 2022, 354 lives were lost to abortion in Kentucky. It is the lowest…
Keith Taylor: Tubby Smith always coached with integrity, announces his retirement
Tubby Smith offered no hint at retirement when he returned to Rupp Arena on New Year’s Eve, but did give…
Bill aimed at educating Ky. students through primary source historical documents passes committee
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A bill that seeks to educate students on the foundations of America’s principles through the…
Beshear says COVID steadily decreasing across state; could change guidance within a month
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday said the effects of COVID-19 in Kentucky continue to decline,…
Kentucky slips, falls hard in 76-63 loss in rematch with Tennessee Tuesday night in Knoxville
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky had no trouble beating Tennessee on its home floor. That was a month ago…
Kentucky’s Tshiebwe, undistracted by player of the year talk, continues to dominate on the court
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Oscar Tshiebwe continues to make his case for National Player of the Year. Tshiebwe scored…
Kentucky lawmaker wants four-year freeze after state’s public colleges, universities set tuition rates
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation has been introduced in the Kentucky General Assembly that would require the state’s public…
Chief Justice seeks pay raises for all judicial branch employees to create ‘more equitable salary scale’
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice John D. Minton, Jr., issued an impassioned plea for lawmakers…