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26-ORD-167 – Kenneth Perry/Louisville Metro Government
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-167 Date Issued: 4/16/2026 Parties: Kenneth Perry/Louisville Metro Government Download Full PDF Opinion Content: April 16, 2026 In re: Kenneth Perry/Louisville Metro Government Summary: To invoke the jurisdiction of the Attorney General under KRS 61.880(2), as required to seek his review of an alleged violation of the Open Records Act (“the Act”),…
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26-ORD-166 – Leah Barnes/Shelby County Judge/Executive
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-166 Date Issued: 4/16/2026 Parties: Leah Barnes/Shelby County Judge/Executive Download Full PDF Opinion Content: April 16, 2026 In re: Leah Barnes/Shelby County Judge/Executive Summary: The Shelby County Judge/Executive (“the Judge/Executive”) violated the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it did not grant or deny a request or properly invoke KRS 61.872(5) within…
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26-ORD-165 – Terrance Miles/Kentucky State Penitentiary
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-165 Date Issued: 4/16/2026 Parties: Terrance Miles/Kentucky State Penitentiary Download Full PDF Opinion Content: April 16, 2026 In re: Terrance Miles/Kentucky State Penitentiary Summary: The Kentucky State Penitentiary (“the Penitentiary”) did not violate the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it did not provide records it does not possess. Open Records Decision…
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26-ORD-164 – Branson Johnson/Kentucky Department of Corrections
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-164 Date Issued: 4/16/2026 Parties: Branson Johnson/Kentucky Department of Corrections Download Full PDF Opinion Content: April 16, 2026 In re: Branson Johnson/Kentucky Department of Corrections Summary: The Kentucky Department of Corrections (“the Department”) did not violate the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it did not provide records it does not possess.…
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Kentucky Legislature concludes 2026 session with veto overrides
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Kentucky General Assembly concluded its 2026 regular session Wednesday after lawmakers overrode more than two dozen gubernatorial vetoes and passed major legislation on healthcare, education and firearms that will reshape state policy for years to come. The two-day finale, held in a temporary structure on the Capitol campus while the…
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KYTC schedules pavement marking work on KY 595 in Madison County
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced Friday that contractors will perform pavement marking work on KY 595 in Madison County on April 17, weather permitting. Work is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. near mile point 5 at Peggy Flat in the northbound direction, according to the KYTC District 7 press…
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Kentucky Senate censures Supreme Court justice over Goodman opinion
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Kentucky State Senate censured Supreme Court Justice Kelly Thompson on Wednesday for portions of a recent opinion that lawmakers alleged “threatened attorneys and legislators participating in pending impeachment proceedings with professional discipline and criminal prosecution.” The Senate approved the measure by voice vote and called for a formal complaint to…
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Lawrence County Man Pleads Guilty to Water Pollution
ASHLAND, Ky. – A Martha, Ky., man, Josh Ferguson, 42, pleaded guilty on Tuesday before Chief U.S. District Judge David Bunning to knowingly discharging waste product into waters of the United States. According to his plea agreement, in the fall of 2025, the Kentucky Department of Environmental Protection (“Kentucky DEP”) received a tip about the…
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Lexington Mayor Proposes $546M Budget With Focus on Winter Response
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Mayor Linda Gorton on Tuesday outlined a $546 million general fund budget for fiscal year 2026-27, prioritizing public safety and nearly doubling investments in snow and ice response following criticism of the city’s handling of winter storms earlier this year. The spending plan contains no tax increases and represents a balanced…
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London Mayor Weddle Pleads Not Guilty to Illegal Campaign Contributions
LEXINGTON, Ky. — London Mayor Randall Weddle entered a not guilty plea Wednesday to four felony counts of campaign finance violations stemming from allegations that he made illegal excess contributions to support Gov. Andy Beshear’s 2023 reelection campaign. Weddle appeared in Laurel Circuit Court for his initial arraignment on charges returned by a grand…