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Shelby County coach accused of misconduct allowed to resign with full pay
A Shelby County basketball coach accused of grooming and sexually abusing a former student has been allowed to resign with nearly $43,000 in compensation and a voided termination record under a settlement agreement, sparking continued concerns about how schools handle educator misconduct cases.
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House Speaker Osborne denounces Beshear’s proposed cuts to social services
House Speaker David Osborne said Gov. Andy Beshear’s announced cuts to social services programs are “cruel and unnecessary,” arguing the legislature provided sufficient funding to protect vulnerable populations.
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Lane Closures Scheduled on US-68 in Mercer County for Drainage Work
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will reduce US-68 to one lane in Mercer County from June 8-12 for drainage work, with temporary signals in place during daily work from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Former CEO of Addiction Recovery Care federally indicted
To locate recovery services in Kentucky, visit https://findhelpnow.org/ky. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 988. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has a 24/7 helpline for people in need of mental health or substance use support: 1-800-662-4357. Tim Robinson, former chief executive officer of Addiction Recovery Care, was indicted in federal court on…
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Trump to pump $700M into coal power in the states, as he again blasts renewable energy
The federal government will spend $700 million on building or refurbishing coal power infrastructure across the country in a boost to “clean, beautiful coal,” President Donald Trump said Thursday in the Oval Office. Trump said he was invoking the Cold War-era Defense Production Act, which gives the president authority over domestic industry, to save…
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Salvation Army honors legacy of Donut Lassies on National Donut Day
The Salvation Army celebrates National Donut Day on June 5, honoring the legacy of Donut Lassies who served soldiers during World War I. The organization distributes donuts to veterans and first responders in Danville, Frankfort, and Richmond as part of its ongoing mission to serve vulnerable communities.
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Man arrested in March shooting at Athens Boonesboro strip club
Lexington police arrested Dairion Morgan, 33, on June 3 in connection with a March 29 shooting at the Spearmint Rhino Gentlemen’s Club that left one man injured.
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Two Wildcats Return to UK Baseball Program in Staff Roles
Former Kentucky catcher Devin Burkes and pitcher Ryder Giles have joined the Wildcats’ baseball program staff as the team continues to build on its historic 2024 College World Series run under Coach Nick Mingione.
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Posthumous honor for Shelton, Kentucky education advocate
The Kentucky Board of Education posthumously awarded the 2026 David Karem Award for Excellence in Education Policy to former superintendent Tom Shelton during its June 4 meeting, honoring his lifetime of advocacy for equitable school funding and education policy reform.
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Wilson & Muir Bank hires Brogdon as loan officer at St. Matthews
Wilson & Muir Bank & Trust Company hired Adam Brogdon as a loan officer at its St. Matthews office. Brogdon brings experience in commercial lending and relationship banking to the Kentucky-based community bank.