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by Olivia Krauth, Queer Kentucky | Kentucky’s Only LGBTQ+ Newsroom April 2, 2026 FRANKFORT — As anticipated, a last-second attempt to keep transgender people from teaching in Kentucky has failed. Kentucky lawmakers wrapped up the bulk of their 2026 legislative session late Wednesday night, going home without bringing up House Bill 759 — a…

Kentucky General Assembly sends biennial budget to governor’s desk April 1, 2026 Rep. Jason Petrie, R-Elkton, speaks on House Bill 500 on the House floor on Wednesday. The legislation lays out the state’s executive branch spending plan for the next two fiscal years. A high-resolution photo can be found here. FRANKFORT — After months…

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…