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Beshear pledges support to Harris-Walz ticket, says it was an honor to have been considered
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear in a social media post Tuesday morning said it was an honor to have been considered as a possible vice presidential nominee and pledged his support to the Harris-Walz ticket. Vice President Kamala Harris’ choice of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate ended speculation about Beshear’s chances of getting […]
How to improve foster care in Kentucky to be subject of virtual town halls. Public invited.
The public is invited to virtual town hall meetings this month to discuss how to improve outcomes for Kentucky families and children in the foster care system. The meetings are hosted by Citizen Foster Care Review Boards. The first regional meeting was Aug. 1. Others will be held Aug, 6, 13 and 16. Registration is […]
Kentucky House Dems seek investigation of text messages, temporarily suspend one of their own
Democrats in the Kentucky House have temporarily suspended Rep. Daniel Grossberg of Louisville from their caucus and asked the Legislative Ethics Commission to investigate allegations that he sent inappropriate text messages to women. Grossberg’s attorney, Anna Whites, said Wednesday afternoon that Grossberg “appreciates the hard work the Legislative Ethics Commission does, looks forward to answering […]
Journalist Tom Loftus wins Green Eyeshade award for investigative reporting in Kentucky Lantern
The Society of Professional Journalists has recognized Tom Loftus with a Green Eyeshade Award for his investigative reporting in the Kentucky Lantern. The Green Eyeshades, begun in 1950 and the oldest regional journalism competition, recognize outstanding work by journalists in 11 southeastern states in print, television, radio and digital. Loftus was awarded second place in […]
Help biologists monitor, conserve Kentucky’s wild turkey population by reporting sightings online
State fish and wildlife agencies are conducting scientific research to shed more light on the status of turkey populations — and need the public’s help, according to a news release from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. The department is encouraging anyone who observes wild turkeys in Kentucky during July or August to […]
Beshears traveling to Japan, Korea next week on economic development mission
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear will travel next week to Japan and Korea on what his office describes as “an economic development trip to bring new jobs to the state.” Also on the trip will be ?First Lady Britainy Beshear, Cabinet for Economic Development Secretary Jeff Noel, Transportation Cabinet Secretary Jim Gray and other members of […]
‘Larger than life’ sociologist who broke down racial barriers at University of Kentucky dies at 88
Doris Y. Wilkinson, a University of Kentucky sociologist and part of its first class of Black undergraduates, died June 23. She was 88.? Wilkinson entered UK in 1954, the year a U.S. Supreme Court decision outlawed racial segregation in public education and the first year that Kentucky’s flagship public university accepted Black undergraduates. She had […]
Royal Theater revitalization focus of community discussion Tuesday in Louisville
Revitalizing the historic Royal Theater in Louisville’s West End will be the focus of a community discussion Tuesday afternoon. OneWest, a community development nonprofit, will host the event in collaboration with Luckett & Farley Architects. “Opened in the 1920s, the theater quickly became a cultural landmark, known for showcasing the latest films and hosting community […]
Kentucky Republicans stand by Trump, blame Democrats for former president’s convictions
Republicans in Kentucky’s congressional delegation have denounced the guilty verdicts against former President Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee for president, while the lone Democrat said the New York jury has shown that in this country “no one’s above the law.” The Republican Party of Kentucky (RPK) posted a statement Thursday night blaming the Biden […]
UK on Thursday will practice for ‘active aggressor crisis.’ Don’t be alarmed; it’s ‘only a drill.’
The University of Kentucky on Thursday will conduct a “full-scale active aggressor crisis exercise” from 8 a.m. until the afternoon.? “If you see large numbers of emergency response teams on campus, including police, fire and EMS, do not be alarmed,” says a UK release, “this is only a drill.” The training provides an opportunity for […]
Kentucky presidential, congressional returns
Kentucky voters provided no surprises or upsets in primaries for national office. Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden carried the top of the ticket, although Republican support for Trump was stronger than Democratic support for Biden. Democrats nominated Hank Linderman in the 2nd Congressional District to take on Republican U.S. Rep. Brett Guthrie. In […]
What you need to know about voting in Kentucky’s primary election today
Polls will be open until ?6 p.m. as Kentuckians vote in primaries for president, Congress, the Kentucky General Assembly and many local offices. Any voter who is in line by 6 p.m. will be allowed to cast a ballot.? Kentucky does not have same-day registration. But if you registered to vote 29 days before the […]