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Kentucky felon sentenced to 8 years in prison for child exploitation material
FRANKFORT, KY — On June 20, 41-year-old Jason Pitcock of Fountain Run was sentenced to eight years in prison for the possession and viewing of child exploitation material. The Department of Criminal Investigations' Special Victims Unit in the Office of the Attorney General investigated the case and Monroe County Commonwealth’s Attorney Jesse Stockton prosecuted the case on behalf of the Commonwealth.
Beshears traveling to Japan, Korea next week on economic development mission
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear will travel next week to Japan and Korea on what his office describes as “an economic development trip to bring new jobs to the state.” Also on the trip will be First Lady Britainy Beshear, Cabinet for Economic Development Secretary Jeff Noel, Transportation Cabinet Secretary Jim Gray and other members of […] The post Beshears traveling to Japan, Korea next week on economic development mission appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Kentucky men’s tennis relishes in offseason awards ahead of pivotal 2024-25 season.
Although Kentucky men’s tennis and its incredible run in the 2023-24 season ended on a bad note, the culture in Kentucky continues to thrive. Since the beginning of the offseason, multiple Wildcats have received awards and were recognized for their accomplished season. Eli Stephenson, who excelled in big moment...
Kentucky baseball end of season Kernel Sports awards
Editor’s note: These awards were picked by and are the opinion of the author and do not represent the opinions of the entire Kentucky Kernel. With Kentucky baseball now fully into the offseason, it’s only fitting to hand out end of season awards. Most Valuable Player (MVP) –...
Six Wildcats Named 2023-24 WGCA All-American Scholars
– Six University of Kentucky women’s golfers have been tabbed 2023-24 Women’s Golf Coaches Association All-American Scholars, including Cathryn Brown, Jensen Castle, Laney Frye, Brooke Oberparleiter, María Villanueva Aperribay and Marissa Wenzler. Four of the student-athletes graduated with either a bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree in...
Athletic OT Jermiel Atkins commits to Kentucky
Dayton (Ohio) Trotwood-Madison offensive tackle Jermiel Atkins announced his commitment to Kentucky on Thursday. Atkins is a big addition for the Wildcats as he is a 6-foot-8, 290-pound propsect with a high ceiling. WHAT JERMIEL ATKINS SAYS ABOUT KENTUCKY. Atkins has spoken highly of Kentucky throughout the process and did...
Archbishop who was excommunicated once invited Kentucky's Kim Davis to meet the Pope
Carlo Maria Viganò, an Italian archbishop and former papal ambassador to the United States who became a major critic of Pope Francis, has been excommunicated from the Roman Catholic Church for schism, and he has ties to the Bluegrass State. Viganò once organized a controversial meeting between Pope Francis...
Ranking the Contenders: Five-star Darryn Peterson
The No. 3 prospect in the 2025 Rivals150, Darryn Peterson is the top high school guard in the country and a tantalizing prospect for both college coaches and NBA scouts. Peterson remains uncommitted, but his recruitment is beginning to take shape as campus visits unfold. Today, Rivals national analyst Rob...
Aaron Harrison Explains Why BBN Should Come to TBT
Why should Kentucky basketball fans come to Rupp Arena for The Basketball Tournament later this month to watch La Familia, UK’s alumni team that will be chasing the $1 million winning purse?. “It’s going to be an exciting time. Everybody’s going to come out and play hard and try...
Experts explain why the Fourth of July has become one of the deadliest days of the year
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Violence and shootings often happen more often in the summer months. Those with the Gun Violence Archive said the Fourth of July has become one of the Nation’s deadliest days of the year. “I don’t think we’re going to have a small week of shootings...
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