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Kentucky Gives Horse Industry Millions in Last-Minute Tax Breaks
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky lawmakers approved substantial sales tax subsidies for the state’s horse racing industry in the final hours of the legislative session, allowing Churchill Downs and Keeneland to retain 100% of state sales taxes collected during race meets, according to analysis by the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy. The tax breaks were…
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Former USP Big Sandy Lieutenant Sentenced for Civil Rights Violations
LONDON, Ky. – A Harold, Ky., man, Michael Childers, 47, was sentenced on Wednesday to 17 months by U.S. District Judge Robert Wier for falsification of records. Childers was a Lieutenant at United States Penitentiary Big Sandy, located in Inez, Ky. According to his plea agreement, on April 13, 2021, Childers was in the lieutenants’…
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KY 37 in Boyle County set for daytime closure
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close a section of KY 37 in Boyle County on Monday, April 13, for cross drain replacement work, according to a KYTC District 7 press release. KY 37 (Forkland Road) will be closed between mile points 0.0 and 1.7 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather…
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26-ORD-158 – Eric Hermansen/Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-158 Date Issued: 4/9/2026 Parties: Eric Hermansen/Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex Download Full PDF Opinion Content: April 9, 2026 In re: Eric Hermansen/Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex Summary: The Office cannot find that the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex (“the Complex”) violated the Open Records Act (“the Act”) because the Office cannot resolve the factual…
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Gov. Beshear Signs Bills Aimed at Lowering Utility, Mortgage Costs
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Governor Andy Beshear signed legislation Tuesday intended to reduce utility and mortgage expenses for Kentucky residents, according to the Office of the Governor. The governor approved Senate Bill 57 and Senate Bill 157, measures designed to provide relief on two of Kentucky households’ largest monthly expenses. The legislation follows Beshear’s stated…
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Gov. Beshear Signs Legislation To Lower Utility and Mortgage Costs
Senate Bills 57 and 157 FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 8, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear signed Senate Bills 57 and 157 to potentially lower utility costs through a nuclear energy development pilot program and to make homes more affordable for Kentuckians by lowering mortgage rates. “Decisions at the federal level are causing costs…
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Kentucky Primary on May 19 Offers Local Races, Voting Options
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Voters in Fayette County will head to the polls on May 19 for Kentucky’s primary election, with opportunities to weigh in on contests for Lexington’s mayor, city council, county offices, and state legislative positions, according to CivicLex. The mayoral primary will pit incumbent Linda Gorton against Raquel Carter, a real estate…
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There’s a primary election in Kentucky in May. Who’s on the ballot and how can you vote?
In this year’s election, Kentucky voters will find races for Congress, the state’s General Assembly, judges, county offices, city offices, and school boards, along with an amendment to the state’s constitution. That includes a quickly-approaching May 19th primary, where contests for Lexington’s Mayor, Council District 5, and several Democratic primary races will be on…
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Kentucky Students Sign on to STEM Careers at Going Pro Event
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky students and graduates committed to pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics during this year’s Going Pro signing day event held March 31, according to Kentucky Teacher. The Going Pro signing event brought together students and recent graduates who pledged their commitment to career and technical education pathways in…
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Lincoln County Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine Trafficking
LONDON, Ky. – A Waynesburg, Ky., man, Jasper McCann, 43, was sentenced on Tuesday to 120 months by U.S. District Judge Claria Horn Boom for possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. According to his plea agreement, on May 12, 2024, law enforcement conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle being…