Hayden Ristevski LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Neighboring states appear to be winning big on sports betting, and a state legislator plans to get the ball rolling in Kentucky. Rep. Adam Koenig, R-Erlanger, said he plans to introduce a sports wagering bill in the state legislature next session. “You would be able to go to one…
Joe Sonka, Louisville Courier Journal Gov. Matt Bevin holds a press conference aftger requesting a recanvass of votes in the Kentucky gubernatorial election Sam Upshaw Jr., Louisville Courier Journal Twitter is denying reports that thousands of automated accounts on its site spread misinformation about Kentucky’s election for governor last week. A spokesperson for the company said its investigations found no evidence…
BY JOE RAGUSA KENTUCKY LOUISVILLE, Ky. – State Rep. Charles Booker plans to tour the state, going on a listening tour as he considers an official run for U.S. Senate. The freshman state lawmaker created an exploratory committee this week, allowing him to raise funds for a campaign in 2020. Booker kicked off his tour Tuesday in Louisville,…
By CORY SHARBER Murray State University will begin offering a master’s degree in cybersecurity management beginning the spring semester of 2020. The university in a release said course topics will include information security principles, information security and risk management, incident response and digital forensics fundamentals. The 30-hour credit program can be completed in as little as…
By STU JOHNSON The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is earmarking $2.7 million to help reduce workforce gaps. The 3-year investment will center heavily on apprenticeships and other workforce training. KCTCS Chancellor Kris Williams said the money will go to establish apprenticeship coordinators at each of the 16 colleges. “We’ll be partnering with businesses to…
By JOSH JAMES A program meant to provide non-emergency care to Lexington citizens while cutting down on the number of ambulance runs will stay on track into 2020. The Community Paramedicine Program had been in line for funding cuts as the city tightens its belt. The program – which will now receive part of its financial…
by Chris Otts Craig Bouchard, founder and CEO of Braidy Industries, at his office in Ashland, Ky. Nov. 5, 2019 ASHLAND, Ky. (WDRB) – In 2014, Craig Bouchard told The Wall Street Journal that the company he led, Signature Group Holdings was “trying to take advantage of a megatrend”: automakers such as Ford Motor Co.…
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Preparing to assume the Kentucky governor’s post after his election showdown with incumbent Matt Bevin, Democrat Andy Beshear faces perhaps an even bigger challenge ahead — dealing with a Republican-dominated legislature determined to set its own agenda. Although Bevin has refused to concede after Tuesday’s results showed him trailing by more than…
By ASSOCIATED PRESS U.S. Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky says Matt Bevin’s recent election performance had more to do with voters’ displeasure toward Kentucky’s GOP governor than their attitudes about Republicans in general. Paul, a Republican, said Sunday on NBC’s “Meet The Press” that there was “sort of a red wave in Kentucky” but teachers were…
By AARON MUDD amudd@bgdailynews.com After a decade of decline that has resulted in a 21 percent cut in state spending on public colleges and universities, the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education is asking lawmakers to reinvest in higher education next year. Ahead of a legislative session that will result in a new two-year state budget,…