Kentucky lawmakers send bill partially banning no-knock warrants to Governor Andy Beshear
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The bill severely restricting the use of no-knock warrants is now on its way to…
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KY Supreme Court unanimously agrees with The Kernel that the UK violated the state’s Open Records Act
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Supreme Court unanimously upheld a ruling on Thursday finding the University of Kentucky…
Keith Taylor: Nothing ever worked well in Kentucky’s rare losing season — when all was far from normal
What went wrong for Kentucky basketball this season? Several factors could be taken into consideration regarding the team’s first losing…
Adams applauds legislation that would make some voting law changes from 2020 election permanent
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams is applauding legislation that would make permanent some of…
Plenty of questions, concerns about historic racing in General Assembly; passing legislature not a sure bet
By Brandon Porter Kentucky Today State legislators continue to deal with gambling on historic horse racing in Kentucky, but passing…
Weather system will bring ‘very active week’ of winter weather with snowfall, ice accumulations
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A powerful winter storm system is taking aim on Kentucky over the next few days,…
House impeachment committee dismisses two of three impeachment petitions against Gov. Beshear
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky House Impeachment Committee met behind closed doors for about three hours on Friday,…
Historical horse racing bill clears licensing committee; measure now moves to full Senate
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A bill to legalize historical horse racing, which are essentially slot machines, in Kentucky cleared…
Budget, gambling among issues facing lawmakers as General Assembly returns for second part of session
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Lawmakers return to Frankfort today, to begin the second part of the 2021 General Assembly…
With no veto or signature from the governor, the ‘Born Alive’ pro-life bill become law on third try
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The third time was the charm for a pro-life measure passed by the Kentucky General…
Kentucky National Guard will deploy to Washington D.C., state Capitol on inauguration day
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky National Guard is sending 270 members to Washington, D.C., for the Jan. 20 inauguration…
Kentucky legislature adjourns until Feb. 2; one bill sent to Governor, budget discussions will continue
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky General Assembly spent the last day of the first part of the 2021…
Republican lawmakers off and running on top priorities, fast-tracking 10 bills
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Armed with veto-proof power, Republican lawmakers were off and running on their top priorities Thursday….
Kentucky high school golf legend Emma Talley becomes ambassador to promote girls golf
By Chip Hutcheson Kentucky Today A Kentucky native playing on the LPGA Tour has joined with two organizations to promote…
U.S. Customs in Erlanger intercepts millions of dollars in fake jewelry in two shipments from China
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today It’s back to the drawing board for some people wanting to sell fake jewelry and…
Independent economists forecast $17 million jump in Kentucky’s 2021 General Fund receipts
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on Kentucky’s economy, the Consensus Forecasting Group has…
Lexington legislator will introduce bill in 2021 General Assembly to increase minimum wage to $15/hr
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation is being prepared for the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly to increase the minimum wage…
In unanimous decision, Kentucky Supreme Court rules Beshear’s COVID-19 executive orders are legal
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today In a unanimous decision, the Kentucky Supreme Court on Thursday upheld Gov. Andy Beshear’s power…
Ky. Supreme Court rules historical horse racing isn’t pari-mutuel wagering, illegal under current law
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Supreme Court issued an opinion Thursday where they unanimously agreed that historical horse…
International students find support through NKU Baptist Campus Ministry during ongoing pandemic
By Marina Shelton Kentucky Today When COVID-19 hit, many college students headed home. But international students didn’t have that option….
UK fall enrollment hits record in face of ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, though budget is stressed
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Kentucky has announced some historic numbers for the…
To evict or not evict, that is the question — and the answer is, well, confusing
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today New guidance from the Kentucky Supreme Court on staffing, access to jury trials and evictions…