‘I think they want to watch the world burn’: Ky. sec. of state responds to Oldham Co. candidate’s request for recount in 36-point loss

By Kathleen Ninke OLDHAM COUNTY, Ky. (WAVE) – An Oldham County Republican has to raise $22,000 before June 16 to fund a primary ballot recount in a race she lost by 36 percentage points. But, Bridgette Ehly, who failed to win more votes than incumbent David Osborn in District 59′s state house race, isn’t alleging fraud.…

Law enforcement groups join Kentuckians voicing support for enhanced gun safety measures

By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service National law enforcement groups are joining the chorus of Kentuckians calling on the U.S. Senate to pass meaningful gun-safety measures. A bipartisan group of senators is working on specific legislation after announcing an agreement to support “red flag” laws, boost background checks and increase mental health resources. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.,…

WKU Regents approve $383.4 million budget

By WBKO News Staff BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) – Western Kentucky University’s Board of Regents today approved a $383.4 million budget for fiscal year 2023, an increase of nearly $8 million compared to the prior year’s budget. The budget includes a 2% salary pool to address cost of living increases, pay gaps and inversion, remedy compression,…