FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky Republican Gov. Matt Bevin has unleashed a spree of attacks against his successor just days before handing over power. The outbursts showed the abrasive side of a personality that at times overshadowed his one term in office and contributed to his downfall. In rapid-fire succession this week, Bevin claimed without proof that an appointee of Democratic…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – A ceremonial swearing-in is being held next week in Frankfort for newly elected Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Christopher Shea Nickell. Nickell was elected in November to fill the vacancy resulting from Justice Bill Cunningham’s retirement in February. Cunningham swore in Nickell in Paducah last month. The investiture ceremony is set for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Supreme…
(Credit: Pixabay)COVINGTON, Ky. – The Kentucky Judicial Conduct Commission has filed charges against a family court judge, accusing her of favoritism, making sexual advances and other misconduct. The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Kenton County Family Court Judge Dawn Gentry faces nine misconduct-related charges. The commission says an investigation revealed the judge made inappropriate sexual advances, traded jobs for donations to her…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Outgoing Republican Gov. Matt Bevin has issued an executive order that would prevent state Rep. Rocky Adkins from collecting a higher state pension due to his senior position in Gov.-elect Andy Beshear’s administration. The executive order was issued Thursday, just days before Bevin leaves office. His action would prohibit “pension spiking.” It occurs when former legislators are…
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Michigan and Kentucky have agreed to play a basketball game in London next season. The match-up is part of a three-year deal that also includes a home-and-home series between the two programs. The teams will play at O2 Arena in London in December of 2020. They will then meet at Crisler Center in Michigan in 2021…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Agricultural economists say international trade uncertainty looms over Kentucky’s farm economy. But they say the farm sector was able to maintain stable income levels with a boost from government relief payments to farmers hit by low commodity prices caused by the trade conflict with China. The University of Kentucky ag economists said Thursday that statewide farm cash…
Photo credit: VisitBardstown.comFRANKFORT, Ky. – The Abbey of Gethsemani has been added to the Kentucky Natural Areas Registry. The Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves announced Wednesday that it was recognizing the abbey’s historic stewardship of more than 1,500 acres of land in Nelson County. State officials say the designation is voluntary and is designed to recognize stewardship and awareness of…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A memo from outgoing Gov. Matt Bevin’s administration says Gov.-elect Andy Beshear faces a massive budget shortfall as he prepares to take office. The memo from Bevin’s budget director estimates the shortfall could exceed $1 billion over the next two years. The memo says additional funding will be needed for pensions, corrections, Medicaid and employee health benefits….
PRESTONBURG, Ky. – Kentucky State Police have arrested a mother accused of stabbing her 4-month-old baby during a struggle with the child’s father at a Thanksgiving gathering. News outlets reported Wednesday that the child was taken to a hospital. An update on the baby’s condition hasn’t been given. Arrest documents show 38-year-old Katherine Stepp is charged with assault, wanton endangerment,…
File PhotoFRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky Attorney General-elect Daniel Cameron has made appointments of two attorneys to lead his criminal and civil divisions. Cameron announced Wednesday that Amy Burke will serve as an assistant deputy attorney general overseeing the office’s criminal justice matters. Cameron earlier this week appointed Victor Maddox as an assistant attorney general serving as civil chief within the…
