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Could Beshear flip Kentucky blue as a VP candidate?
If Gov. Andy Beshear appears on the November ballot as the vice presidential candidate, do Democrats have a shot at flipping Kentucky from red to blue? Not likely, said Stephen Voss, a political science professor at the University of Kentucky. ...
Weather Impact Alert Day issued for Sunday and Monday for storm chances
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The WHAS11 Impact Weather Team has issued an alert day for Sunday and Monday as showers and thunderstorms are expected to impact for several spots across Kentuckiana. There is no highlighted risk for severe weather at this time, but that forecast may change as we guide...
Big Lots website shows which stores will close. Are any in Kentucky?
Big Lots recently announced a plan to close as many as 40 stores this year. But there's good news for discount shoppers: None of the stores in Kentucky are scheduled to close. According to a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the retailer plans to close 35-40 stores this year and open...
Medical cannabis in Kentucky: Wilmore and Nicholasville say no, Jessamine County says yes (for now)
In March 2023, Kentucky Gov. Beshear signed Senate Bill 47 (SB 47) into law, legalizing medical cannabis for Kentuckians with chronic illnesses beginning January 1, 2025. Although patients who qualify cannot apply for medical cannabis cards until January 1, as of July 1, Kentuckians can now start applying for a medical cannabis business license, and […] The post Medical cannabis in Kentucky: Wilmore and Nicholasville say no, Jessamine County says yes (for now) appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Kentucky weather today: More clouds with a few spotty storms
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Today will be another day with mostly cloudy to partly sunny skies and the chance for a few spotty storms. Most of the area will be dry today; however, as a weak cold front moves through the area, it will increase the risk of a few showers and storms.
Kentucky Weather: Cold Front Brings Rain and Cooler Temperatures
Jackson, KY – A cold front will drop into Kentucky from the north today and tonight, bringing significant weather changes to the region. The front is expected to stall near the Tennessee border on Friday, resulting in drier and slightly cooler air filtering into northern and eastern portions of the area by Friday night.
UK HealthCare building boom: What does a $4.3 billion expansion mean for Kentuckians?
UK HealthCare is in the midst of an expansion project that will cost over $4.3 billion, add nine new buildings to its arsenal and bring more healthcare access to Kentuckians. Here’s a breakdown of the new offerings.
'It's just a miracle': Man found alive after 14 days in the Kentucky wilderness
A man was found alive after 14 days in the Kentucky wilderness in what rescuers are calling a miracle for the 48-year-old. The Wolfe County Search and Rescue Team had been actively searching for Scott Hern since July 16, about 10 days after he was last was seen on Tower Rock Trail in...
Welcome move to boost child protection in Kentucky trips over conflicting views of the law
Increasingly worried about suspected abuse of her young grandson, Michelle Tynes said she battled for years with Kentucky social service workers to act on what she said was the deplorable situation in the Western Kentucky home where he and four other children lived. “I made multiple reports,” said Tynes, who eventually won full custody of […] The post Welcome move to boost child protection in Kentucky trips over conflicting views of the law appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
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