FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A fixture of Kentucky’s Supreme Court for 25 years is retiring. Susan Stokley Clary, the clerk of the Supreme Court, will step down on Feb. 1. Clary has been clerk for three chief justices and is responsible for the custody, control and storage of all Supreme Court records. Chief Justice John Minton said Clary is synonymous…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Employees on the front lines of helping the sick or victims of sexual assault in Kentucky would be exempted from a high-profile immigration bill under changes its lead sponsor is making. Republican Sen. Danny Carroll announced pending changes Thursday. It’s in response to meetings with an immigration attorney and stakeholder groups. One planned change would expand the…
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A group of Kentucky coal miners who blocked a railroad track for three days over unpaid wages have ended their protest, claiming victory after receiving their paychecks. The miners had said earlier that they they had been working since Dec. 16 without being paid. The tracks lead from Quest Energy in Pike County. The few miners…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s elections for governor and other constitutional offices would be shifted to even-numbered years under a proposal approved Thursday by the state Senate. The proposal cleared the Senate on a 31-3 vote Thursday, sending it to the House. It would shift the statewide elections to even-numbered years starting in 2028. It would affect elections for governor,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s Rupp Arena is getting a new name. The home court of Kentucky’s men’s basketball team. The 44-year-old home of the Wildcats will be called Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Under the 14-year rights agreement with the Lexington-area bank the university’s marketing partner will be paid $1.5 annually. Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart said in…
TOMALI, Malawi (AP) — Malaria is one of the world’s deadliest and most stubborn diseases. Now babies in three African nations are getting the first vaccine for malaria in an unusual pilot program. Unlike established vaccines that offer near-complete protection, this one is only about 40% effective. But experts say it’s worth a try as progress in fighting malaria stalls….
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky leaders are encouraging people to join the fight against hunger. Gov. Andy Beshear joined lawmakers, advocates and others Wednesday at a Capitol rally to bring awareness to the problem and to gain support for solutions. Beshear signed a proclamation declaring January as Hunger-Free month in Kentucky. Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced a competition to raise…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A new report issued by the state Council on Postsecondary Education says college credentials are still a good value for Kentuckians. The report released Wednesday also says state allocations for public higher education more than make up for their cost. The report was based on information gathered from following the Kentucky high school class of 2010…
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Freshman Jermaine Couisnard hit a 3-pointer as the buzzer sounded and South Carolina rallied from 14 points down in the second half to stun No. 10 Kentucky 81-78. Couisnard had a career-high 26 points, including his game-winner that banked in off the glass. Couisnard and his teammates ran around the court in celebration as the fans errupted…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – After a much-criticized flurry of last-minute pardons by ex-Gov. Matt Bevin, Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers is predicting that lawmakers will try to modify the pardon process. The process has drawn intense scrutiny since Bevin issued hundreds of pardons between his electoral defeat last November and his final day in office on Dec. 9. Stivers on Wednesday…
