Kentucky: Sheriff Charged After Fatally Shooting District Judge In His Chambers
A district court judge's murder is the subject of charges against a Kentucky sheriff.
https://www.oann.com/newsroom/kentucky-sheriff-charged-after-fatally-shooting-district-judge-in-his-chambers/
Kentucky: Body Found Believed To Be Suspect On The Run Following I-75 Shooting
Kentucky State Police have announced that they believe the dead body recently found in the woods near the I-75 is that of shooting suspect Joseph A. Couch.
https://www.oann.com/newsroom/kentucky-body-found-believed-to-be-suspect-on-the-run-following-i-75-shooting/
Manhunt Continues For Kentucky Shooting Suspect Causing Schools To Be Put On Lockdown
A manhunt for a Kentucky man has entered its third day on Monday as officers hacked through “jungle”-like terrain with machetes in search of a suspect who opened fire close to Interstate 75 over the weekend, wounding five people and striking 12 vehicles, according to authorities.
https://www.oann.com/newsroom/manhunt-continues-for-kentucky-shooting-suspect-causing-schools-to-be-put-on-lockdown/
Search For Person Of Interest In Kentucky Freeway Shooting That Left 7 Injured Continues
A search for a person of interest in a Kentucky freeway shooting that injured seven people is still ongoing.
https://www.oann.com/newsroom/search-for-person-of-interest-in-kentucky-freeway-shooting-that-left-7-injured-continues/
Philip Morris Investing $232M To Increase ZYN Production At Home Kentucky Plant
Philip Morris International (PMI) has announced they are making a major investment of $232 million to expand production capacity for ZYN nicotine pouches at its Ownesboro, Kentucky plant, to help meet the strong demand.
https://www.oann.com/newsroom/philip-morris-investing-232m-to-increase-zyn-production-at-home-kentucky-plant/
‘Disgusting’: Kentucky Governor Suggests Vance’s Family Should Experience Rape - Dr. Rich Swier
A Democratic governor suggested on Tuesday that Senator J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) should be made to “go through” having a member of his family raped. Hadley
https://drrichswier.com/2024/08/23/disgusting-kentucky-governor-suggests-vances-family-should-experience-rape/
Kentucky lawmakers approve bill to fill Senate vacancy by special election rather than by Democratic governor
Kentucky lawmakers have approved a bill that would cause a state Senate vacancy to be filled by a special election rather than by the choice of the governor.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/kentucky-lawmakers-approve-bill-fill-senate-vacancy-special-election-rather-democratic-governor
Kentucky bill calling for harsher criminal penalties heads to governor's desk
Kentucky lawmakers on Thursday gave final approval to a sweeping criminal justice bill, heading to Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear's desk after the state House passed it in a 75-23 vote.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/kentucky-bill-calling-harsher-criminal-penalties-heads-governors-desk
Kentucky House passes bill to have more teens tried in adult courts for gun offenses
A bill intended to prosecute more teenagers in Kentucky on gun-related felony charges in adult courts passed the House Tuesday in a 68-19 vote; the bill now heads back to the Senate.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/kentucky-house-passes-bill-more-teens-tried-adult-courts-gun-offenses
Planned aluminum smelter will permanently employ 1,000 in rural Kentucky, governor says
Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday announced the construction of an aluminum smelter in the state's Appalachian northeast.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/planned-aluminum-smelter-permanently-employ-1000-rural-kentucky-governor-says
Kentucky Senate budget bill sets limits on medical cannabis oversight spending
The Kentucky Senate inserted language into the state's main budget bill that would set conditions to fund medical cannabis program oversight.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/kentucky-senate-budget-bill-sets-limits-medical-cannabis-oversight-spending
Kentucky House votes to decrease emergency safety measures in small coal mines
The Kentucky House passed a bill allowing small coal mines to reduce the number of miners with emergency medical training required for each underground shift.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/kentucky-house-votes-decrease-emergency-safety-measures-small-coal-mines
Kentucky House passes bill aiming to curb sale of vaping products to teens
The Kentucky House has passed legislation targeting the illegal sale of electronic cigarettes to minors and unauthorized vaping products, officials say.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/kentucky-house-passes-bill-aiming-curb-sale-vaping-products-teens
Ex-NBA player helps Kentucky bill for stutter treatment insurance advance
The sponsor of a Kentucky bill to expand insurance coverage for people seeking treatment for stuttering says former NBA player Michael Kidd-Gilchrist's activism helped the bill pass.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ex-nba-player-helps-kentucky-bill-stutter-treatment-insurance-advance
Kentucky bill to create future-oriented energy commission advances as coal power plants close
The Kentucky Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee has advanced a bill that would create a new commission to assess Kentucky's energy generation capabilities and future demands.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/kentucky-bill-create-future-oriented-energy-commission-advances-coal-power-plants-close
Kentucky Senate passes bill for armed guardians, mental health training in schools
The Kentucky Senate passed bills aimed at increasing school safety using armed guards and mental health training and changing the way state Board of Education members are selected.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/kentucky-senate-passes-bill-for-armed-guardians-mental-health-training-schools
Kentucky House votes to remove governor's choice in filling Senate vacancies
The GOP-dominated Kentucky House voted to remove any role of the state’s governor in deciding who would occupy a U.S. Senate seat if a vacancy occurred.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/kentucky-house-votes-remove-governors-choice-filling-senate-vacancies
Kentucky House passes school bus behavior bill after student misconduct prompts bus driver sickout
The KY House passed a bill that would set standards for student conduct aboard school buses and consequences for violations thereof after bus drivers organized a sickout.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/kentucky-house-passes-school-bus-behavior-bill-student-misconduct-prompts-bus-driver-sickout
Kentucky Dem suggests child sex dolls could protect kids from pedophiles: 'Gives them a release'
Kentucky Democratic state Sen. Karen Berg argued that child sex dolls could lower a pedophile's likelihood of abusing a child, sparking outrage from Republicans.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/kentucky-dem-suggests-child-sex-dolls-protect-kids-pedophiles-gives-them-a-release
Kentucky Senate passes a top-priority bill to stimulate cutting-edge research at public universities
A top-priority bill in the Kentucky Senate passed by a landslide Wednesday, which intends to turn researchers at public universities in the state into teammates collaborating on research.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/kentucky-senate-passes-top-priority-bill-stimulate-cutting-edge-research-public-universities
Last minute Kentucky bill would add exceptions to state abortion ban
A bill aimed at easing Kentucky’s near-total abortion ban by creating limited exceptions for pregnancies caused by rape or incest has been introduced in the GOP-dominated House.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/last-minute-kentucky-bill-add-exceptions-state-abortion-ban
Kentucky Police Arrest Man Linked To Campbellsville University Murder
A 21-year-old student was taken into custody in connection with the murder of an 18-year-old student at Campbellsville University in Kentucky after being discovered hiding in a barn.
https://www.oann.com/newsroom/kentucky-police-arrest-man-linked-to-campbellsville-university-murder/
Kentucky House votes to change child labor laws, food stamp recipient requirements
The Kentucky House approved bills that would add requirements to be met before receiving food stamps and remove the cap on the number of hours older teens can work on school nights.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/kentucky-house-votes-change-child-labor-laws-food-stamp-recipient-requirements
Kentucky Republican says early childhood education is the answer to workforce, childcare crises
KY state Sen. Danny Carroll wants to bolster early childhood education in the state to free up parents to work as federal pandemic aid pandemic dries up.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/kentucky-republican-says-early-childhood-education-answer-workforce-childcare-crises
Murray State and Eastern Kentucky get KY House approval for new veterinary, medical programs
The Kentucky House passed bills that would allow Murray State University to create a school of veterinary medicine and Eastern Kentucky University to offer medical degrees.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/murray-state-eastern-kentucky-ky-house-approval-new-veterinary-medical-programs
Former Kentucky governor's controversial pardons lead to legislature seeking constitutional limits
Senate Bill 126, introduced by GOP state Sen. Chris McDaniel, seeks to amend Kentucky's constitution to limit a governor's pardoning powers in the final months of office.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/former-kentucky-governors-pardons-lead-legislature-seeking-constitutional-limits
Kentucky state Senate passes bill trying juveniles as adults for gun-related felonies
Under new Kentucky state Senate Bill 20, youths 15 and older can be tried as adults when charged with gun-related felonies. Gang activity is also a factor in sentencing under the bill.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/kentucky-state-senate-passes-bill-trying-juveniles-adults-gun-related-felonies
Kentucky Senate approves bill to curb DEI initiatives at public universities
The KY Senate passed a Republican-backed bill that would limit diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at Kentucky's public colleges and universities.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/kentucky-senate-approves-bill-curb-dei-initiatives-public-universities
Kentucky proposal to freeze property tax for older homeowners clears Senate
A proposal to freeze the property taxes of Kentucky residents age 65 and older who own their home and reside there was passed by the state Senate.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/kentucky-proposal-freeze-property-tax-older-homeowners-clears-senate
