by ANNIE ANDERSEN | KENTUCKY – FRANKFORT– Jerry Lundergan, the father of Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes, appeared in a Frankfort courthouse Wednesday, asking for his trial to be pushed back to a later date. Lundergan, and his alleged co-conspirator Dale Emmons, were both scheduled for trial starting November 13. Lundergan is facing…
by JOHN CHEVES, [email protected] – Kentuckians who are licensed to carry concealed firearms could take them into places currently off-limits, including day-care centers, schools, universities, bars, government meetings and businesses that post “no guns” signs, under a bill pre-filed for the 2019 General Assembly. State Rep. Robert Goforth, R-East Bernstadt, said his bill would eliminate most…
by WILL WRIGHT, [email protected] – After months of deliberation, Kentucky regulators approved a permanent rate increase Monday for an Eastern Kentucky water district plagued with long outages, financial mismanagement and reports of poor water quality. Customers of the Martin County Water District, dubbed the “worst water district in the state of Kentucky” by a state regulatory…
Board of Education announces new superintendent for Letcher Co. Schools By Justin Kase | WHITESBURG, Ky. (WYMT) – On Monday, just one day ahead of the elections, another type of vote is taking place, one that will select one of Letcher County’s most influential positions. During a special called meeting Monday evening by the Letcher County…
by Associated Press – Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin meets with Chinese Ambassador Cui Tiankai in Frankfort on Monday. Tom Loftus, Louisville Courier Journal FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin is leading a delegation on a trip aimed at boosting trade ties with China. Bevin’s office says the goals include strengthening relationships with Chinese companies operating…
By AARON MUDD, [email protected] – With high-profile races for the state legislature, Warren County sheriff and the Bowling Green City Commission, there’s a lot to draw voters to the polls Tuesday. “We hope everyone will get out and vote,” Warren County Clerk Lynette Yates said. “This is your time to be heard.” Kentucky Secretary of…
by KARYN CZAR – They’ve paid their dues for mistakes of their past, however an estimated 300,000 Kentuckians are not allowed to cast a ballot on Election Day. Kentucky is one of four states that takes away the voting power of all people with a felony conviction for their entire lifetime. A partial pardon from…
by JACK BRAMMER, [email protected] – FRANKFORT– Leaders of both political parties expect Democrats to retake seats in the Kentucky House of Representatives on Tuesday, but the question is how many? Two years ago, Republicans grabbed control of the law-making chamber for the first time since 1921 in an overwhelming victory. The GOP now enjoys a 62-37 super…
By WBKO News Staff | FRANKFORT, Ky. (WBKO) — Governor Matt Bevin attended a ceremony on Wednesday with President Trump at the White House celebrating the Pledge to America’s Workers. Governor Bevin signed the pledge earlier this year in support of workforce development opportunities for Kentucky workers through apprenticeships, work-based learning programs, continuing education, on-the-job training,…
by Andrew Wolfson, Louisville Courier Journal – A set of impacts from Marsy’s Law in South Dakota, passed by voters in 2016. Wochit STORY HIGHLIGHTS Marsy’s Law aims to give crime victims more rights in prosecutions. Proponents say the system is out of balance, with the rights of the accused given more weight. Even defense…
