News

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 19, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided updates on Pre-K for All, the state budget, weather, a new health clinic in Mount Sterling, the Safe Teen Driving Challenge, the Earn and Learn Program and Team Kentucky’s Easter celebration. The Governor named the Kentucky State Parks Ranger Division as this week’s…

One person has been arrested and charged following a shots fired incident that occurred yesterday on Danielle Lane.  On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, around 12:15 pm, officers were dispatched to the 2500 block of Danielle Lane for a report of shots fired. When they arrived, they located shell casings in the roadway. Officers were…

LONDON, Ky. – A Chicago man, Ranjit Wahi, 78, was sentenced on Tuesday, to 29 months, by U.S. District Judge Claria Horn Boom, for conspiracy to distribute oxycodone and methadone.  According to his plea agreement, beginning in 2019 and continuing through November 18, 2022, Wahi conspired with others to dispense controlled substances, including oxycodone and…

Senate committee advances school bus safety bill March 19, 2026 Rep. David Hale, R-Wellington, speaks on House Bill 7 during Thursday’s meeting of the Senate Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection Committee. A high-resolution photo can be found here. FRANKFORT — A Senate committee unanimously advanced a bill Thursday that would allow school districts…

Committee passes bill aimed at reforming caregiver sentencing March 19, 2026 Sen. Julie Raque Adams, R-Louisville, (right) and Rep. Nick Wilson, R-Williamsburg, speak on Senate Bill 122 during Thursday’s meeting of the House Families and Children Committee. A high-resolution photo can be found here. FRANKFORT — Legislation aimed at maintaining parent-child bonds for incarcerated…

by Olivia Krauth, Queer Kentucky | Kentucky’s Only LGBTQ+ Newsroom March 19, 2026 What is a shell bill? Kentucky’s legislative process follows a set of rules, but there are several common ways lawmakers can reshape or fast-track bills. Fun fact: Kentucky lawmakers can’t just go around filing new legislation throughout the entire legislative session. …

by Olivia Krauth, Queer Kentucky | Kentucky’s Only LGBTQ+ Newsroom March 19, 2026 What is a shell bill? Kentucky’s legislative process follows a set of rules, but there are several common ways lawmakers can reshape or fast-track bills. Fun fact: Kentucky lawmakers can’t just go around filing new legislation throughout the entire legislative session. …

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 19, 2026) – Kentucky State Police, Post 12, Frankfort, is actively investigating a missing person from the Shelby County area, last seen in Louisville. Callie Ray Shouse, 24, of Waddy, Ky., last communicated with a family member by phone on March 18, 2026. At the time of the call, her exact…

The Lexington Fayette Urban-County Government Phoenix Building will remain closed on Thursday, March 19,  due to a power outage. Government offices in the building, located at 101 E. Vine St., include the Divisions of Planning, Building Inspection, Code Enforcement, Metro Employees Credit Union branch, and the Property Valuation Administrator.   

Bill on financial exploitation of seniors passes the House March 18, 2026 Rep. Matt Lockett, R-Nicholasville, speaks on House Bill 794 on the House floor on Wednesday. The legislation would change how the state handles financial exploitation of seniors. A high-res version is available here. FRANKFORT — Legislation that would strengthen Kentucky laws against…