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Judge upholds Kentucky’s ban on ‘gray machine’ gambling devices
A Kentucky judge has upheld the legislature’s 2023 ban of so-called “gray machines,” agreeing with the attorney general that the law does not violate free speech or equal protection guarantees and isn’t unconstitutional special legislation. Franklin Circuit Court Judge Phillip Shepherd in his ruling Friday sided...
Five People Sentenced in “Grandparent Scam”
A New Mexico man was sentenced last week to 1 year and 6 months in federal prison for his role in a sweeping “grandparent scam” that targeted victims in Kentucky and across the United States through Canadian-based call centers. U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett of the Western District...
Recovery CEO gives big to support Democrat Beshear and a host of Republicans
FRANKFORT — In his State of the Commonwealth speech in January, Gov. Andy Beshear took a moment to address the scourge of addiction in Kentucky, singling out for praise the state’s largest provider of treatment services. Addiction Recovery Care, or ARC, the Eastern Kentucky-based company — with about 75% of the state’s treatment beds — […] The post Recovery CEO gives big to support Democrat Beshear and a host of Republicans appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Gov. Beshear responds to being mentioned as a possible replacement to Biden in 2024
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WEVV) — At an event celebrating 100 years of Kentucky State Parks in Frankfort Monday, Governor Andy Beshear was asked about his name being mentioned as a candidate if President Biden decides to drop of the Presidential Race. Beshear says, he's flattered but adds, Kentucky's victories are...
Tractor Supply Co. ends DEI efforts after backlash from conservative customers
Tractor Supply, a rural lifestyle retail chain with locations across the country, including many in the Bluegrass State, is altering its company initiatives after backlash from conservative consumers. According to a statement released on Thursday, the company said the "hard-earned dollars" of consumers should go to communities "we all love," therefore, they...
Four-star DL Javeon Campbell commits to Kentucky
Frankfort (Ky.) Western Hills defensive lineman Javeon Campbell announced his commitment to Kentucky on Tuesday. He adds another four-star piece to the Wildcats' Top 25 class and is considered by both 247Sports and the 247Sports Composite to be the No. 1 recruit in the state of Kentucky. "All the coaches...
Kentucky Kinship Resource Center Enhances Support for Caregivers with Statewide Expansion
Enhancing Support for Caregivers: Kentucky Kinship Resource Center Expands Its Reach. Reporting from Lexington, Kentucky, the College of Social Work (CoSW) at the University of Kentucky is enhancing its support for caregivers across the state. The innovative Kentucky Kinship Resource Center (KKRC), based at the University, is expanding its services further into the caregiving community.
Publix just confirmed its third Northern Kentucky store. It's likely eyeing at least 4
Publix Super Markets announced another store opening in Northern Kentucky, this time in at a roughly 20-acre development in Independence. It's the third store the trendy Florida-based company has confirmed in Northern Kentucky – one each in Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties. The Enquirer reported in June the company purchased land for...
Kentucky Owner Faces New Setback In Effort To Win New License For Now-Silent AM.
The Federal Communications Commission says a Kentucky broadcaster is not entitled to an open-ended license term after he failed to pay several years of annual regulator fees. The FCC in 2020 canceled the license for “Gospel 710” WEKC, Williamsburg, KY after it didn’t receive the annual fee from Gerard Parks, who also failed to file the paperwork seeking a reconsideration of its decision for 18 months — well outside the 30-day response deadline.
Celebrate 155 years of Sunrise with 4th of July Freedom Run, anniversary giving opportunity
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (KT) – Sunrise Children's Services has served the children of Kentucky since 1869. A new giving campaign and Fourth of July event are opportunities to support a critical resource for the bluegrass state's most vulnerable population. 155 years serving Kentucky kids. Sunrise Children's Services, the child...
Local Pharmacist Appointed to State Cannabis Board
Booneville has a say in the future of medical marijuana in the Commonwealth. The Kentucky Board of Pharmacy appointed local pharmacist and owner of Booneville Discount Drug, Matt Carrico, to a four-year term on the Medical Cannabis Board of Physicians and Advisors. The appointment will be confirmed by the state...
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