Trump’s federal indictment has been unsealed. Read it here.
In a historic turn of events, the federal indictment against former President Donald Trump has been unsealed, marking him as the first former president to be charged with a...
Kentucky lawmakers spar over bill that proposes murder charges for drug dealers in fatal overdoses
FRANKFORT, KY – In a contentious debate on Thursday, Kentucky’s Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary deliberated over legislation to augment penalties for the distribution of lethal controlled substances. The...
‘Or’ ignites latest conflict over what Kentucky schools may teach about sex, gender
Republican senator blasts Kentucky Department of Education’s guidance by McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern A disagreement over the meaning of “or” in a controversial anti-trans law has ignited the latest...
A Ray of Hope in Florida Could Impact Kentucky’s Trans Rights Battle
TALLAHASSEE – In a pivotal moment for transgender rights, a federal judge in Florida recently issued a preliminary injunction against a state law that would have barred gender-affirming care...
Hate groups’ political influence growing, watchdog says
by Ashley Murray, Kentucky Lantern WASHINGTON — More than 1,200 hate and anti-government extremist groups were active across the United States in 2022, according to the Southern Poverty Law...
Fayette County Official Dismissed Over Unsigned Oath Amidst Legal Complications: A Chronicle of Misconduct
LEXINGTON, KY — The Fayette County Soil and Water Conservation District’s board voted on Tuesday to remove an elected official who was previously ordered to stay away from a...
In Lexington, A Battle Over Boundaries Highlights Deeper Legal Tensions
Lexington’s Council and the Fayette Alliance face a bitter contest over a proposed boundary expansion that carries legal consequences and civic implications. LEXINGTON, KY — Amid the idyllic landscape...
Settlement Reached in Frank & Dino’s Discrimination Lawsuit
Lexington, Ky — A notable Lexington Italian eatery, Frank & Dino’s, has reached a settlement in a lawsuit brought by a former employee alleging age, weight, and appearance discrimination,...
Darknet Drug Trafficking Duo from Lexington Face Federal Sentences
Lexington, Ky. – A Lexington couple, involved in a darknet drug trafficking organization, were sentenced to federal prison on June 1, 2023. Benjamin Norman Joseph Flanigan and Haleigh Breanne...
Major Cocaine and Money Laundering Suspect Pleads Guilt in Lexington
Lexington, Ky.–A Lexington man, Kenneth O. Hinton, 42, is set to plead guilty to federal charges including possession with intent to distribute cocaine, being a felon in possession of...