2023 Kentucky Primary Election Live Results
The Associated Press has called Kentucky’s 2023 primary for incumbent Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear and Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron. View the rest of the results below. Source: KY...
FCDC lieutenant criminally charged w/ “inducing, assisting, or causing” illegal sexual activity — victims under 16
Lexington, Ky.–A Fayette County Detention Center lieutenant is on administrative assignment following his indictment on several sex offenses. Joseph Price, 44, was charged with four counts of first-degree unlawful...
Amplifying the Voice of the Disenfranchised: Embracing Open Primaries and Ranked Choice Voting in Kentucky
By Paul Oliva As a nonpartisan voter in the Bluegrass State, I have often found myself yearning for a more meaningful say in the political landscape. It is disheartening...
When Robbery Turns Fatal: Lexington Confronts Dark Realities of Teen Crime
Lexington, Ky. – A tragic incident unfolded on May 5th when Michael Stinnett, was shot and killed during an attempted robbery in the 1600 block of Summerhill Drive, according...
Rep. Lamin Swann dies after ‘significant medical emergency’
by Liam Niemeyer, Kentucky Lantern Rep. Lamin Swann, D-Lexington, died Sunday four days after his mother said he had a “significant medical emergency requiring hospitalization.” Swann’s mother, Pamela Dixon,...
Being pregnant was already riskier in Kentucky. Then the legislature banned abortion.
Too many new moms won’t live until their first Mother’s Day. by Vanessa Gallman, Kentucky Lantern Motherhood can certainly be a blessing. But Kentucky’s near-total abortion ban also has...
Central Kentucky Chapter of Kentuckians for the Commonwealth demands “People’s Budget”
Lexington, Ky. – The Central Kentucky Chapter of Kentuckians for the Commonwealth has demanded a People’s Budget that reflects the values and priorities of all Lexingtonians, especially Black, Brown,...
New restaurant and event venue to open next to Manchester Street Hotel in fall 2023
Lexington, Ky.–Cincinnati-based restaurant group Mazunte is set to open its first location outside of the Queen City in Lexington this fall. The Mazunte Bodega and La Brasa Event Venue...
TX district formerly led by husband of FCPS chief is placed into conservatorship over misconduct allegations
UPDATE: While a 2022 forensic audit report does refer to Liggins as Granger’s spouse, the current status of their relationship is unclear and they do not appear to reside...
Public hearing on Fayette land use planning draws a big crowd
WEKU | By Stu Johnson Once again, Lexington’s Council Chamber filled up late Tuesday afternoon for a long-standing discussion. The Council met as a committee of the whole to take...