FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Opponents of legalizing medical marijuana in Kentucky have pushed back as the focus shifts to the Senate. The lineup of opposition Wednesday included a prosecutor and a doctor. Warren County Commonwealth’s Attorney Chris Cohron says more research of medical cannabis is needed. He also warns legalizing it could spark future efforts to allow recreational use. A…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart tweeted “there will be consequences” for a Wildcats fan shown in a couple of videos yelling a racial slur at a Tennessee fan near the end of the Volunteers’ upset of the No. 6 Wildcats. Ethan Williams tweeted a video of himself yelling at Kentucky fans as they left Rupp Arena…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Officials say school districts from across Kentucky plan to participate in the state’s first STEM Leadership Forum. A statement from the University of Kentucky says leaders from 50 school districts plan to attend. The event is planned next Tuesday at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. The statement says school administrators will hear about how science,…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky House committee has approved a bill to expand the state attorney general’s authority to enforce abortion law. The measure would expand the attorney general’s power to regulate abortion facilities, including bringing civil or criminal penalties for violations. Media outlets report that the bill cleared the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. It would enhance the…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — The Breeders’ Cup is increasing purses for three of its races, including a $1 million boost that will make the signature Classic worth $7 million starting with this year’s event at Keeneland. The Turf will get a $2 million boost to $6 million and the Dirt Mile will be boosted by $1 million to be worth…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky House has passed a bill requiring law enforcement agencies to develop pursuit policies. The bill is known as “Jill’s Law” in honor of Jill Hurst. She died last year after the car she was in was struck by a suspect being pursued by police in Anderson County. The bill passed 84-8 Wednesday. It now…
VINCENNES, Ind. (AP) — A southwestern Indiana correctional officer has been arrested after a female inmate he was transporting accused him of assaulting her. Indiana State Police say 23-year-old Malyk Jawaun Johnson of Montgomery was charged Wednesday with sexual battery, official misconduct and trafficking with an inmate. Police say Johnson was assigned to pick up the 37-year-old woman at the…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Opponents of legalizing medical marijuana in Kentucky have pushed back as the focus shifts to the Senate. The lineup of opposition Wednesday included a prosecutor and a doctor. Warren County Commonwealth’s Attorney Chris Cohron says more research of medical cannabis is needed. He also warns legalizing it could spark future efforts to allow recreational use. A…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Gov. Andy Beshear has announced a new effort to help Kentucky residents determine if they’re among the nonviolent felons now qualified to vote. The website unveiled Wednesday features a searchable database. It lets people find out if their voting rights were restored. It’s a followup to the executive order Beshear signed in December to restore voting…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky National Guard has a new Army chief of staff and Army deputy chief of operations. Adjutant General Brig. Gen. Haldane Lamberton says Col. Joe Gardner was chosen as chief of staff to replace Brig. Gen. Bryan Howay. Howay was recently promoted. The guard also says in a news release that Col. J.B. Richmond is…
