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One person arrested for Cantrill Drive shooting
One person has been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred on Cantrill Drive. On March 17, 2026, around 5:30 pm, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 1700 block of Cantrill Drive for a report of shots fired. When they arrived, they located a male victim who had been shot.…
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Man arrested in Cantrill Drive shooting and robbery
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A man has been arrested and charged in connection with a March shooting and robbery on Cantrill Drive, according to the Lexington Police Department. Eric Adams, 31, was arrested April 1 on charges of first-degree assault, first-degree robbery, and felon in possession of a handgun. He is being held at the…
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As NASA’s Artemis II heads to the moon, UK helps power safe return
LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 1, 2026) — As Artemis II prepares to lift off — marking the first crewed mission to the moon in more than 50 years — researchers at the University of Kentucky are celebrating a milestone years in the making and their role in helping bring astronauts home safely. An Orion capsule…
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Kentucky advisory panel backs school bus, fee waiver changes
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s Local Superintendents Advisory Council recommended approval of amendments to school bus specifications and fee waiver guidelines during a meeting held March 31, according to Kentucky Teacher. The proposed changes to school bus specifications include requirements driven by new federal Environmental Protection Agency standards for…
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House passes bill to change execution regulations process
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…
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Senate committee advances Medicaid bill
Senate committee advances Medicaid bill March 31, 2026 Sen. Julie Raque Adams, R-Louisville, speaks Tuesday during a Senate Health Services Committee meeting. A high-resolution photo can be found here. FRANKFORT — The Senate Health Services Committee on Tuesday unanimously advanced an amended bill designed to overhaul the state’s Medicaid program. The legislation – House…
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26-ORD-141 – Bobby Gumm/Pulaski County Detention Center
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-141 Date Issued: 4/1/2026 Parties: Bobby Gumm/Pulaski County Detention Center Download Full PDF Opinion Content: April 1, 2026 In re: Bobby Gumm/Pulaski County Detention Center Summary: The Pulaski County Detention Center (“the Center”) violated the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it denied a request as ambiguous and overly broad and did…
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26-ORD-140 – Melanie Barker/Kentucky State Police
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-140 Date Issued: 4/1/2026 Parties: Melanie Barker/Kentucky State Police Download Full PDF Opinion Content: April 1, 2026 In re: Melanie Barker/Kentucky State Police Summary: The Kentucky State Police (“KSP”) violated the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it denied a request under KRS 61.872(2)(a) from a requester who provided a statement of…
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26-ORD-142 – Crazy Dave Media/Clinton County Sheriff’s Office
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-142 Date Issued: 4/1/2026 Parties: Crazy Dave Media/Clinton County Sheriff’s Office Download Full PDF Opinion Content: April 1, 2026 In re: Crazy Dave Media/Clinton County Sheriff’s Office Summary: The Office cannot find that the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office (“the Sheriff’s Office”) violated the Open Records Act (“the Act”) because the Office is…
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Kentucky passes comprehensive gaming bill with new protections
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky lawmakers have approved sweeping legislation to regulate gambling across the state, addressing what supporters say are critical gaps in consumer protections in an industry that has expanded significantly in recent years. House Bill 904 won final passage Wednesday in the 2026 legislative session, clearing the Senate on a 24-13 vote…