By Buddy Forbes PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) – With the Kentucky primary election on deck for next week, campaign efforts are in full swing. So, Jonathan Shell swung by the Pikeville Farmer’s Market Monday, hoping to let some of his ideas take root with farmers in the area. Shell, a former state representative for Dist. 71, brought…
By Liam Niemeyer, Kentucky Lantern Ethics expert says GOP hopeful would ‘absolutely’ have a conflict of interest. It’s ‘for the people to decide’ if there’s a problem, says a former Kentucky governor. As the two have vied for the GOP nomination for Kentucky governor, Kelly Craft has frequently attacked Daniel Cameron because as attorney general he supported closing a coal-fired power…
WUKY | By Alan Lytle One week from today some Republicans and Democrats will go to the polls to select candidates for a number of seats and offices across Kentucky; well, actually early voting begins Thursday May 11th. Suffice it to say there’s not a lot time left in the campaign season. The Kentucky Gazette owner…
WEKU | By John McGary A New York Times article with the headline “Smaller banks are scrambling as share prices plunge” might have some Kentucky bankers, customers and investors worried. However, John Soper who spent 43 years in the banking industry in central Kentucky, said Kentucky banks should be OK because they’re funded primarily by community…
By WKYT News Staff LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – This week marks Lung Cancer Action Week and survivors are warning of the dangers of Radon exposure. The invisible gas is a leading cause of lung cancer, only second to smoking. An estimated 20 percent of the lung cancer cases in the commonwealth are caused by Radon exposure…
Side Effects Public Media | By Leslie Walker, Dan Gorenstein Congress is considering legislation that would cut the prices Medicare pays hospitals for some common outpatient services like X-rays, injections and check-ups. Many common outpatient services, like X-rays and check-ups, can cost Medicare twice as much in a hospital as in an independent clinic. Congress is…
WUKY | By Josh James Republican candidate for governor Eric Deters has filed a challenge to the residency of fellow candidate for governor, Kelly Craft. The suit comes as GOP gubernatorial hopefuls are set to debate on KET tonight. In a preview of the sparks that could fly tonight as Deters, along with Agriculture Commissioner Ryan…
WEKU | By Stu Johnson Kentucky voters will cast ballots in two weeks in this year’s Primary Election. County clerks from two southeastern Kentucky counties anticipate low voter turnout. Clay County Clerk Beverly Craft said her office is ready for the Primary, but she doesn’t sense much interest. “I’ve been here 24 years. It’s been one…
By Kelsey Souto LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – The need for medical providers continues to grow in the bluegrass as demand steadily increases. The need for quality health care is a major focus in Kentucky. “So, other hospitals call us; they want to transfer a patient in because they have care that they cannot perform and only…
By Julia Sandor LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – The Kentucky Derby is less than a week away. In the weeks leading up to the big day, there have been a number of reported injuries. According to Keeneland’s Spring Meet statistics , there were 11 equine safety responses, and a total of three horse deaths between April 7th and April…
