FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — 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…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Republican leaders in the Kentucky House are preparing to unveil legislation aimed at increasing the state’s workforce. The proposal will offer transitional support to ease people off public assistance. House Speaker David Osborne says the measure will be introduced next week. He says the goal is to tackle “systemic problems” that can discourage people from taking…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Researchers are launching a three-year study of elk in Kentucky. WFPL reports that the University of Kentucky and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources are teaming up on the study, which begins this month and will focus on elk reproduction and survival. The animals were native to Kentucky before being wiped out before the…
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…
