Richmond Celebrates Inauguration of Shree Umiya Mataji Temple, Drawing a Crowd of Over 20,000
Richmond, KY – Embracing an extraordinary symbol of faith and community, Richmond recently opened its doors to its first Hindu temple – the Shree Umiya Mataji Temple, the Richmond...
Could an illegal psychedelic substance ease the opioid crisis? Daniel Cameron wants to find out.
by MELISSA PATRICK, KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS The head of the commission that manages Kentucky’s opioid-settlement money said Wednesday that the panel will “explore the possibility” of committing “no less...
Lexington Democrat kicks off campaign to become Kentucky’s first transgender lawmaker
Emma Curtis frequently testified against anti-LGBTQ legislation during this year’s session by Jamie Lucke, Kentucky Lantern LEXINGTON — Democrat Emma Curtis on Thursday kicked off her campaign to succeed...
Lexington Council Approves Urban Boundary Expansion Amidst Intense Debate
Lexington, Ky. – In a remarkable shift, the Lexington council has approved the expansion of the city’s urban service boundary, potentially adding up to 5,000 acres of land for...
Antiques, Curiosities, and More: Unearth Hidden Gems this Weekend at the 400-Mile Yard Sale on US 68
US Highway 68, Ky. — As the sun rises on the first day of June, the annual U.S. 68 Yard Sale, affectionately known as the 400-Mile Sale, is already...
Kentucky State University names Koffi Akakpo president
by Lantern staff, Kentucky Lantern Koffi C. Akakpo, president of Bluegrass Community and Technical College in Lexington, has been named to lead Kentucky State University in Frankfort. Akakpo will...
Appeals court OKs plan that shields owners of Purdue Phrama from future lawsuits; they must give up the firm and donate billions
by Heather Close, Kentucky Health News A federal appeals court has approved a settlement by Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, that protects its billionaire owners, the Sackler family,...
New HAWK Crosswalk Signal Spreads its Wings at UK: A Bird’s-Eye View of Pedestrian Safety
Lexington, Ky.–In an effort to enhance pedestrian safety, the city has announced that it will upgrade the crossing signal on S. Limestone at Pine Street to a High-Intensity Activated...
Kentucky’s Leap: Beshear announces record low recidivism rate; sports wagering on track for NFL season
Frankfort, Ky.–In a wide-ranging briefing on Tuesday, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear presented a suite of updates, underscoring the state’s profound advancements in areas ranging from economic development to justice...
Abortion provider selling its downtown Louisville building
EMW Women’s Surgical Center was one of only two abortion clinics in Kentucky when the procedure was all but banned last year BY: DEBORAH YETTER, Kentucky Lantern Prior to the...