FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Official Kentucky Visitor’s Guide for 2021 highlights outdoor recreation opportunities for travelers in response to the coronavirus pandemic. A statement from the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet says the guide notes outdoor adventures, Kentucky State Parks, racetracks, distilleries and wineries as opportunities that allow for safe travel and social distancing. Officials say tourism is an…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is rejecting a Democratic attempt to swiftly call the chamber into emergency session for an impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. The Kentucky Republican’s decision was described by a spokesman, and it all but assures that those proceedings won’t occur until after Trump leaves office. McConnell’s decision comes as a GOP strategist…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities in Tennessee have arrested a second suspect in the fatal shooting of a nurse on Interstate 440 last month. News outlets cited a statement from Metro Nashville Police that says 28-year-old James Edward Cowan was apprehended Tuesday night at an apartment complex. An arrest warrant was issued last week charging Cowan with criminal homicide in…
File PhotoFRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky lawmaker says the governor and his accusers will have a chance to make their case when a legislative panel reviews a petition calling for the governor’s impeachment. The House formed the seven-member, bipartisan panel Monday. Rep. Jason Nemes says the committee will start meeting soon. Gov. Andy Beshear says there’s “zero grounds” for…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky says Ben Jordan, a right-handed pitcher who played last season on the men’s basketball team because of a shortage of players for practice, has died. He was 22 years old. The school announced Jordan’s death on Monday in a release and a Kentucky baseball spokesman says coach Nick Mingione spoke with the player’s family. The…
File PhotoFRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s governor says officials are prepared to do whatever is necessary to protect the state Capitol if more armed protests occur. The FBI has warned of plans for armed protests at all 50 state capitals leading up to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. That’s stoking fears of more bloodshed after last week’s deadly siege at the…
(Credit: Pixabay)LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Both U.S. attorneys in Kentucky who were appointed by President Donald Trump have submitted their resignations. U.S. Attorney Russell Coleman said in a statement Monday that his resignation would be effective on Jan. 20. Coleman oversees the western district of the state, which is comprised of 53 counties. U.S. Attorney Robert M. Duncan Jr. said…
Photo Credit: Kentucky State ParksEDDYVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Officials say a portion of Pisgah Bay on Kentucky Lake will be closed to boaters for scientific research. A statement from the U.S. Geological Survey says scientists from the agency will be researching ways to improve mass removal techniques for silver carp, an invasive fish. The statement says scientists plan to capture,…
DETROIT (AP) — A widening global shortage of semiconductors for auto parts is forcing major auto companies to halt or slow vehicle production just as they were recovering from pandemic-related factory shutdowns. Officials at Volkswagen, Ford, Fiat Chrysler, Toyota and Nissan all say they have been hit by the shortage and forced to delay production of some models in order…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville city leaders praise the former Atlanta police chief who has been hired to oversee their struggling department in the wake of Breonna Taylor’s fatal shooting. But some critics question if she is the right choice after a rocky departure from her previous job. Erika Shields was introduced this week. She stepped down from the top…
