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Lexington Man Sentenced for Money Laundering and Wire Fraud Involving COVID Relief Loans
FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Lexington man, John A. Hopkins, 48, was sentenced on Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Gregory Van Tatenhove to 24 months, for money laundering and wire fraud arising out of fraudulently obtained Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. According to his plea agreement, from April 14, 2020,…
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Beef Systems Analyzer helps producers improve management, funding access
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 11, 2026) — The University of Kentucky Beef Extension Team has enhanced its Beef Systems Analyzer, an online management tool designed to help producers strengthen their operations through targeted, research-based recommendations. Supported by funding from the Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund, the Beef Systems Analyzer evaluates key management areas — like nutrition, forage, health, genetics, reproduction and general practices — and generates customized recommendations based on…
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Committee advances bill on school anti-choking devices
Committee advances bill on school anti-choking devices February 10, 2026 Rep. Candy Massaroni, R-Bardstown, speaks on House Bill 335 during Tuesday’s meeting of the House Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Committee. A high-res version can be found here. FRANKFORT — A bill aimed at improving how Kentucky schools respond to choking emergencies advanced…
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Committee OKs child care center bill
Committee OKs child care center bill February 10, 2026 Sen. Danny Carroll, R-Paducah, testifies Tuesday on Senate Bill 160 during a Senate Families and Children Committee meeting. A high-res version can be found here. FRANKFORT — Legislation that would provide more flexibility and support within the regulatory framework for child care centers advanced Tuesday…
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Gov. Beshear: KYTC Enhances Protections Against Licensing Fraud; Cabinet Collaboration and KSP Investigation Lead to 5 Indictments
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 10, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear shared that five individuals have been indicted on federal charges following a state and federal investigation into licensing fraud in Kentucky. The Governor stated that the criminal actions were limited to two drivers licensing offices where Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) officials noticed irregularities and…
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Compost workshops now open to Fayette County residents
The City of Lexington is hosting its fifth round of home composting workshops. Food waste makes up around a quarter of the waste that is sent to landfills, so reducing food waste can make a big difference. Lexington residents who attend a workshop will receive a voucher for $50 toward the purchase of their…
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Floyd County Man Sentenced to 192 Months for Armed Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Trafficking
ASHLAND, Ky. – A Martin, Ky., man, Justin Bryant, 35, was sentenced on Monday by Chief U.S. District Judge David Bunning to 192 months for possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, including methamphetamine and fentanyl, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. According to his plea agreement, on December…
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Lane Closure Scheduled on I-64 Eastbound for Bridge Work
Right lane closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. near mile point 105.5 LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb 10, 2026) –The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that bridge maintenance work is scheduled today on Interstate 64 eastbound at mile point 105.5 in Montgomery County. Work will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. During this…
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‘Which Side Are You On?’: American protest songs have emboldened social movements for generations, from coal country to Minneapolis
The presence of Department of Homeland Security agents in Minnesota compelled many people there to use songs as a means of protest. Those songs were from secular as well as religious traditions. On Jan. 8, 2026, the day after Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Jonathan Ross killed Minneapolis resident Renée Good on Portland Avenue,…
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As Jeff Bezos dismantles The Washington Post, 5 regional papers chart a course for survival
The Washington Post’s evisceration at the hands of its billionaire owner, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, didn’t have to happen. Following months of speculation, the Post cut at least 300 of its 800 journalists on Feb. 4, 2026, drastically reducing its international, local and sports coverage and eliminating its photo department and stand-alone book review…