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Comprehensive gaming bill wins final passage in general assembly April 1, 2026 Sen. Jason Howell, R-Murray, speaks Wednesday on the Senate floor about gaming legislation, House Bill 904 A high-resolution photo can be found here. FRANKFORT — Wagering in Kentucky has changed vastly over the years, and a comprehensive bill to address many facets…

One person has been arrested following a shots-fired incident that occurred yesterday on a Lextran Bus.    On April 1, 2026, around 9:51 pm, officers were dispatched to the intersection of La Salle Road and Asbury Lane for a report of shots fired. When officers arrived, they learned the suspect had been involved in…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — A woman was arrested Wednesday night after firing a shot into the roof of a Lextran bus during an altercation with another passenger, according to the Lexington Police Department. The incident occurred at approximately 9:51 p.m. on April 1, 2026, at the intersection of La Salle Road and Asbury Lane. Officers…

Thawing from a difficult winter, Minnesotans in small towns across the state joined the third wave of nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests Saturday, March 28. A lot had happened since they protested last October. Over the winter, the Trump administration launched a war with Iran, withheld Medicaid payments from Minnesota, and deployed thousands of ICE…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 2, 2026) — Anyone who keeps a bird feeder has likely had the same uneasy thought after seeing a sudden blur of wings in the yard: What was that hawk doing here? A University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment (CAFE) study helps answer that question. The work, “Citizen…

Committee advances bill on gubernatorial pardons March 26, 2026 Sen. Christian McDaniel, R-Ryland Heights, testifies on Senate Bill 10 before the House Elections, Constitutional Amendments and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee. A high-res version is available here. FRANKFORT — Legislation that would propose a constitutional amendment to limit the governor’s pardoning power during election periods advanced…

House passes bill to change execution regulations process March 31, 2026 Rep. John Hodgson, R-Fisherville, speaks on Senate Bill 251 on the House floor on Tuesday. The legislation would change how the state Department of Corrections can implement execution protocols. A high-res version is available here. FRANKFORT — A bill that would change how…

Bill calling for polytechnic focus at KSU wins final passage April 1, 2026 Sen. Christian McDaniel, R-Ryland Heights, and House Minority Whip Joshua Watkins, D-Louisville speak on Senate Bill 185 during Wednesday’s meeting of the House Appropriations and Revenue Committee. A high-resolution photo can be found here. FRANKFORT — The Kentucky General Assembly passed…