Contention at the Daviess County Library Board

There's a tense debate over what kind of books should be offered to kids at the Daviess County Public Library. A state representative weighed in and simply commented that his Christian values help guide his thinking. The comment drew harsh criticism. One person...

KET to Cut Staff

Kentucky Educational Television is cutting 15 staff members and eliminating an additional 21 positions after Congress cut funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.  Last year, KET's operating budget was $28.9 million. State general funds comprised 59%, 14%...

Cuban Man Assaults ICE in Louisville

A Cuban national living in Louisville was indicted after allegedly assaulting two federal immigration officers. Twenty-five-year-old Laryen Torres-Carmona entered the U.S. on parole in 2023, but his legal status expired this summer. Since then, he’s been arrested for...

Is Asking for Course Syllabi Political?

Is Asking for college course offerings political? The student newspaper at Murray State University thinks so. The Jackson Purchase News made an open records request to Murray State University regarding course offerings and content for the spring 2025 semester. Brian...

UK Student Arrested After Newborn Found in Closet

A heartbreaking tragedy out of Lexington is making national news: a baby boy, born and concealed by a University of Kentucky student, was found wrapped in a towel inside a trash bag, and hidden in a closet.  The mother, Laken Snelling was charged with abuse of a...

Immigration and Kentucky Catholics 

A Catholic group in Northern Kentucky brought together clergy, religious sisters, and legal experts to discuss immigration through the lens of Catholic moral teaching. Some participants emphasized mercy, urging the faithful to welcome immigrants as neighbors in need....

Mason County Data Centers

Kentucky could be on the cusp of a data center boom. News out of Mason County reveals that they may land a new data center. Supporters see this as a way to bring high-tech jobs, investment, and a boost to local economies. Others caution that details are still...

Abortion Pill Ads Target Rural Kentucky 

A New York-based organization is placing abortion-pill advertisements at gas stations in rural Kentucky and West Virginia. They're targeting communities with limited abortion clinic access. Abortion advocates say it informs women of their options. Others see it as a...

Safer Kentucky Act Upheld 

The Kentucky Court of Appeals upheld the Safer Kentucky Act, allowing stronger sentences for violent offenders to remain in place while the courts sort things out. This is good news for Kentuckians who demand safer communities. The Safer Kentucky Act requires violent...

Apple Spending Big in Kentucky

Apple is coming to Kentucky. They've committed to $2.5 billion to expand a glass manufacturing plant in Harrodsburg. This means that every iPhone and Apple Watch cover glass will be made in Kentucky—a first for U.S. production. Leaders across the state are celebrating...

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