News

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Two separate drug busts conducted by federal and local authorities in the Lexington area this past month have resulted in multiple arrests and significant drug seizures, according to court documents filed in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky. On April 16, Gustavo Moreno-Mena and Jose Julian-Rodriguez were arrested…

Online extortion cases involving children have been rapidly increasing in Kentucky and nationwide, and legislation signed into law by Gov. Andy Beshear aims to protect kids from digital abuse. Perpetrators use social media platforms, gaming sites and messaging apps to target youths, posing as peers to coerce victims into sharing explicit photos. Lorin Payne,…

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s decision to cut a cut a majority of jobs at the federal agency responsible for worker health and safety is seen as a direct attack on Kentucky workers by labor unions in the state. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health could be trimmed…

Raising awareness to benefit local athletes competing in summer games FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 21, 2025) – Gov. Andy Beshear is encouraging Kentuckians to join the Kentucky State Police (KSP) in the sixth-annual ‘Cover the Cruiser’ campaign April 21-25 to raise funds and awareness for local athletes competing in the Special Olympics Summer Games. “This annual…

Dozens of mine safety field offices in Kentucky and across the country would close under a proposal by the federal Department of Government Efficiency. According to an analysis by the nonprofit Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center, offices in Barbourville and Harlan are on a list of seven in Kentucky slated for closure. Brendan Muckian-Bates, policy…

FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government faced off against the local police union Thursday at the Kentucky Supreme Court over the city’s controversial ban on “no-knock” warrants, an issue thrust into prominence after the killing of Breonna Taylor in 2020, Courthouse News Service reports. At the heart of the debate is whether…

Kentucky lawmakers have opened a path for more public universities to offer professional and advanced degree programs. Senate Bill 77, which received bipartisan support in the General Assembly and was signed into law by Gov. Andy Beshear, allows the state’s universities to seek approval to start professional and PhD programs. Aaron Thompson, president of…

April’s Board of Health meeting; we took a moment to shine a spotlight on two amazing individuals who are making a real difference in our community. We’re excited to share that Dr. Abeni El-Amin and Dr. Lindsey Jasinski, were honored with the Dr. Rice C. Leach Public Health Hero Award! This award recognizes individuals who meet the following criteria:…

Kentucky ranks among the worst states for seasonal allergies from early spring through late fall, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Dr. Arfa Faiz, allergist at the University of Kentucky, said the first step is identifying whether the symptoms are driven by allergies or another culprit. She explained allergy testing can…

The Social Security Administration backtracked on a new plan, set to take effect today, that would have required more people to apply for benefits in person instead of by phone. Older Kentuckians say they’ve worked hard their whole lives for their benefits, and are relieved the changes won’t go into effect. Older residents in…