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Expunge the overreaction: Concern about Kentucky’s process for purging voters is reasonable.
Kentuckians should be proud that Secretary of State Michael Adam received a Profile in Courage Award from the John F. Kennedy Foundation for “protecting access to the ballot and ensuring that our nation remains a beacon of democracy.” In a time of rampant election denialism and threats against election workers, this state in 2021 expanded […] The post Expunge the overreaction: Concern about Kentucky’s process for purging voters is reasonable. appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Volunteers needed for iPad kit distribution Aug. 20-22
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 22, 2024) — The University of Kentucky is excited to welcome new students to campus and is looking for volunteers to assist with the distribution of student iPad kits Aug. 20-22 at The Cornerstone, located at 401 S. Limestone. Volunteers play a crucial role in ensuring...
Kentucky Weather Alert: Scattered Thunderstorms and Localized Flooding Possible
Louisville, KY – Kentucky residents should prepare for a week marked by scattered thunderstorms and showers, as predicted by the US National Weather Service in Louisville. Although no single day is expected to be completely rained out, the persistent nature of the precipitation may lead to localized flooding, particularly in southern Kentucky.
How KY’s open records law reveals abuses inside state’s juvenile detention centers
Here’s how the Herald-Leader reported the most recent stories detailing abuses inside the state’s juvenile detention centers. Internal investigations explain what’s going wrong in the troubled Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice.
Add a sports physical to your athlete’s preseason checklist
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 22, 2024) — Improved physical fitness, learning to overcome adversity and the possibility of building lifelong friendships — the potential benefits of letting your child participate in sports are innumerable. But sports also come with inherent risks. From the intensity of competitive play to the...
World Record Holder Sarah Sjostrom Confirms Intent to Swim the 100 Free at the Paris Olympics
Sarah Sjostrom, the World Record holder in the 100 long course meter free, says that she committed to the 100 free when she realized she would have a longer break than in Tokyo. Archive photo via Fabio Cetti. Olympic champion Sarah Sjostrom has confirmed that she intends to race the...
Five Famous Olympic Gold Medalists from Right Here in Kentucky
The opening ceremonies of the 2024 Summer Olympics are coming up this Friday in Paris, France. Back here in Kentucky, Olympic fans (like me) are getting geared up to cheer on Team USA and members of that team from right here in Kentucky. The Commonwealth, by the way, has a 'golden' Olympic history. Various Kentuckians, and other athletes with ties to the Bluegrass State, have scored Olympic Gold! Here's a look at five legendary Kentucky athletes that are forever a part of Olympic history.
Lexington’s NAI Isaac adds retail, office specialist to staff
Jordan Smith joined Lexington, Kentucky’s NAI Isaac as a specialist in the sale and leasing of retail, office and investment properties. Smith earned his master’s degree of real estate from Clemson University this year, where he received the Sue G. and W. Russell Campbell Sr. Award for leadership skills and scholastic achievements.
Beshear will not attend Aug. 3 Fancy Farm Picnic, annual West Kentucky political tradition
Organizers of the annual church fundraiser held in Graves County said in a Friday afternoon email that the governor had said he is not attending the August event and “no reason was given.”. Fancy Farm organizers added that Republican State Auditor Allison Ball will not attend due to a...
1 suspect in THP-involved shooting captured in KY; Reward for info about shooter raised to $20K
One of the suspects wanted for his connection to a shooting that left a Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) trooper injured has been captured in Kentucky, but now the reward for information that leads to the shooter's arrest has been increased.
Revs Denied of Sweep as Late Lead Gets Away
(July 21, 2024 – York, Pa.): The York Revolution fell short of their bid at a sweep on Sunday afternoon at WellSpan Park, as a ninth inning home run put the Lexington Legends in front, dealing the Revs an 8-6 defeat. York got the scoring started in the first...
‘Super Sunday’ returns to Douglass Park in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — The sounds of basketballs dribbling, and light trash talk fill the air at Douglass Park. These courts, which have long been paved, were originally dirt, giving the tournament its “Dirt Bowl” name. The Dirt Bowl has been a rite of passage for...
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