by Andrew Wolfson, Louisville Courier Journal – Sexual assault victim says her rape kit was never tested and the assailant never identified. Matt Stone, Louisville Courier Journal When he announced his bid for governor Monday, Attorney General Andy Beshear said his office has “addressed” Kentucky’s rape kit backlog and is “in the process of testing every…
Louisville is spending $207 million to expand its center at a time when dozens of other cities are pursuing similar projects. by Marcus Green SUNDAY EDITION | Louisville’s expanded convention center set to re-enter ‘highly competitive industry’ LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – The expanded Kentucky International Convention Center is scheduled to open next month, capping…
by NBC – (WDIV) Tick season is in full swing. While we emphasize things like using insect repellents and wearing long pants to reduce the chances of getting bitten, there are things you can also do to reduce their numbers in the your own backyard. There is a whole lot of different ways to minimize ticks…
by Judy Clabes, NKyTribune editor – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is launching a campaign against President Donald Trump’s tariffs — and the possibility of an emerging all-out trade war. The national Chamber says that $1.5 billion in Kentucky exports are threatened and that 539,000 Kentucky jobs are supported by global trade. When the U.S.…
by Don Weber – LEXINGTON – How to better protect the states schools from tragedies like the one this past January at Marshall County High School was on the minds of Federal and state officials who took part in the Federal Commission on School Safety Listening Session in Lexington. Sen. Danny Carroll, R-Paducah, who represents Marshall…
by Mandy McLaren, Louisville Courier Journal – Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear and Kentucky Education Association President Stephanie Winkler spoke to the media.Kentucky Attorney General’s office LEXINGTON — Gov. Matt Bevin said Tuesday that efforts to prevent school shootings are laudable but do not address the root causes of the violence: children’s access to smart phones, video…
by JACK BRAMMER, jbrammer@herald-leader.com – FRANKFORT — The Kentucky League of Cities has asked to intervene in a lawsuit challenging Kentucky’s new pension law, citing concern that recent developments in the case could jeopardize another new law that gave local governments relief from ballooning pension costs. A hearing on the Lexington-based group’s concern is scheduled for…
by Krystle Callais – FANCY FARM, KY — More speakers are getting confirmed to attend the upcoming Fancy Farm Picnic. Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear was added to the list of confirmed speakers on Monday. Also confirmed to attend are State Auditor Mike Harmon, State Senator Stan Humphries, Congressman James Comer, Kentucky Representative Richard Heath, and…
by RYLAND BARTON – A Republican state representative says he’s confident legislators will pass a new version of the measure if the decision is upheld. J. TYLER FRANKLIN / WFPL After last week’s court decision that struck down Kentucky’s new pension law, a Republican state representative says he’s confident legislators will pass a new version of the…
by Thomas Novelly, Louisville Courier Journal – Published 8:09 a.m. ET June 26, 2018 | Updated 10:33 a.m. ET June 26, 2018 Developer Jim Skaggs said he was shocked when learned that a neighbor allegedly assaulted U.S. Senator Rand Paul outside his home in Bowling Green Matt Stone/Courier Journal/USA TODAY Network U.S. Sen. Rand Paul is…