FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is declaring his state’s deadly fight against COVID-19 a “success story” as he prepares to end most pandemic restrictions. The Democratic governor said Friday the credit goes to decisions that put science ahead of politics. Beshear expressed frustration that mask mandates meant to slow the virus’s spread became a “question of liberty.”…
MILWAUKEE, Wisc. (AP) — A federal judge has halted a loan forgiveness program for farmers of color in response to a lawsuit alleging the program discriminates against white farmers. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports U.S. District Judge William Griesbach in Milwaukee issued a temporary restraining order Thursday suspending the program from President Joe Biden’ administration for socially disadvantaged farmers and…
FileFRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky officials say the state’s revenue collections in May continued to far outpace last year’s pandemic-battered performance. State Budget Director John Hicks said Thursday that General Fund receipts last month rose nearly 57% — or nearly $443 million — above the amount collected in May 2020. He says receipts have grown by 14% for the first…
EARLINGTON, Ky. (AP) — A western Kentucky city is receiving a $610,000 in federal funding to improve its water infrastructure. The city of Earlington in Hopkins County will use the money for water system improvements. The governor’s office says the project will also get $390,000 in local matching funds. The improvements are expected to create 20 jobs. The funding comes…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Former Mississippi veteran linebacker Jacquez Jones has transferred to Kentucky and will be immediately eligible to play for the Wildcats. The 6-foot, 235-pound Jones made 182 tackles while starting 19 of 33 games in three seasons with the Rebels. He started nine of 10 contests last year and led Ole Miss with a career-best 75 stops,…
File PicLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Federal charges have been filed against a Kentucky police officer accused of hitting a kneeling protester in the back of the head with a riot stick last year during demonstrations for racial justice. News outlets cited court documents in reporting that Louisville Metro Police officer Cory P. Evans was charged Wednesday with deprivation of rights…
(Credit: Pixabay)FRANKFORT, Ky (AP) — Kentucky’s highest court has heard clashing views on the extent of a governor’s executive powers. The Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday in a case challenging new laws aimed at limiting Gov. Andy Beshear’s authority to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Supreme Court hearing came a day before all coronavirus-related capacity limits on Kentucky businesses…
WINCHESTER, Ky. (AP) — The Daniel Boone National Forest in Kentucky is waiving fees on Saturday at all its recreation sites. The U.S. Forest Service says the day off from fees for visitors is to celebrate National Get Outdoors Day. Park officials say the day was established to offer an opportunity to explore public lands. Day-use sites at Cave Run…
LOUISVILLE, Ky (AP) — A military medical service operation that will provide free health services is coming to eastern Kentucky in July. Gov. Andy Beshear has announced that military health care workers will operate health clinics roughly between July 10 and July 21. They will provide free general medical, dental and optometry services to approximately 1,800 uninsured or underinsured Kentuckians….
(Credit: Pixabay)LONDON, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky man charged with murder in federal court after his state homicide conviction was pardoned by a former governor will be released on bond pending trial. News outlets report that Patrick Baker will be placed in home incarceration with electronic monitoring of his whereabouts. Prosecutors objected, arguing that Baker would pose a potential threat…
