Briefs
Inpatient mental health treatment now available to more Kentucky boys in state care
Eligible boys in the care of the Kentucky Department for Community Based Services or Juvenile Justice system who need “complex mental and behavioral health care” can now access inpatient treatment in Owensboro, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services announced Tuesday. Called The BIRCH, the 10-bed inpatient program operates out of RiverValley Behavioral Health’s adolescent […]
Democratic state lawmaker arrested for driving under the influence
Kentucky state Rep. Beverly Chester-Burton was arrested for driving under the influence in Jefferson County early Tuesday morning.? Chester-Burton, a 62-year-old Democratic lawmaker from Shivley, was arrested around 1 a.m. on Garrs Lane in Shivley, a spokesperson for the Shively Police Department told the Kentucky Lantern. She was charged with reckless driving and a second […]
After suspending his campaign, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. filed to run for president in Kentucky
Despite suspending his presidential campaign last week, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will appear on Kentucky ballots, according to Republican Secretary of State Michael Adams.? Adams said in a Monday night post on X, formerly Twitter, that Kennedy, a third-party candidate, filed to run for president in Kentucky around 3:30 p.m. Monday.? “Having just completed review […]
Former UK swimming coach formally denies sexual abuse allegations, asks judge to dismiss case
Former University of Kentucky swimming coach Lars Jorgensen has formally denied allegations of sexual abuse contained in a lawsuit brought by two former UK swimmers and assistant coaches. Nineteen weeks after a lawsuit was filed in federal court accusing Jorgensen of repeated rapes of Bridgette Alexander, a female swimmer who has since transitioned as Briggs […]
Kentucky Republican seeks to add coercive control to protective order statute
If you or someone you know has experienced domestic violence, call the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.? You can also contact any of Kentucky’s 15 domestic violence programs.? A Northern Kentucky Republican intends to file a bill that would add coercive control to Kentucky’s protective […]
Kentucky State University, state public health department partner to bolster workforce
Kentucky’s Department of Public Health will now offer an internship program to Kentucky State University students who wish to get hands-on experience in the field while studying.? Employees of the Department of Public Health (KDPH) will also get tuition assistance for continuing their education at Kentucky State University (KSU). Such employees can take five or […]
Kentucky legislature could have a wellness caucus
Sen. Shelley Funke Frommeyer filed paperwork Wednesday to start a new legislative caucus focused on holistic wellness.? The Alexandria Republican, who has often touted Kentucky’s need for what she calls a “wellness revolution,” said she is hoping for approval by Senate President Robert Stivers and House Speaker David Osborne within a week.? Funke Frommeyer wants […]
Louisville bat found with rabies. Here’s how to protect yourself and pets.?
LOUISVILLE — The Louisville health department says a bat found in the East End was positive for rabies, a rare but deadly viral disease.? This is the first rabies case in Jefferson County this year, Ciara Warren, environmental health manager at the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW), said Thursday.? “It is […]
Republicans blast Beshear for national TV interview attacking Vance on abortion
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is facing backlash from Republicans after targeting U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance’s position on abortion in a national TV interview Tuesday morning.? Following his speech to the Democratic National Convention the night before, Beshear appeared on MSNBC’s Morning Joe to further discuss abortion rights and criticize positions taken by former Republican President […]
Beshear to speak at Democratic National Convention Monday night
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear will take the stage at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago Monday night.? In a Monday morning post on X, formerly Twitter, Beshear tweeted a short video with his son, Will, in front of the stage. He indicated his remarks will focus on “my message of hope, freedom and unity.”? “I’m […]
U.S. Supreme Court won’t stop states from blocking Title IX changes
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday rejected efforts by the Biden administration to temporarily put on hold a federal court’s decision that blocks a central part of new Title IX rules for schools from going into effect.? The order by the justices allows a decision made by Chief Judge Danny Reeves of the U.S. District […]
Mark your calendar: VP candidates Walz and Vance to debate Oct. 1
WASHINGTON — Ohio Republican Sen. J.D. Vance Thursday agreed to an Oct. 1 vice presidential debate against Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz on CBS News. Walz agreed to the October debate invitation from CBS on Wednesday. It will take place in New York City. Vance also argued for more debates against Walz, including one on […]