www.kentuckynewera.com - RSS Results in news/ap,news/ap* of type article https://www.kentuckynewera.com/search/?q=&t=article&l=100&d=&d1=&d2=&s=start_time&sd=desc&nsa=eedition&c%5B%5D=news/ap,news/ap*&f=rss www.kentuckynewera.com - RSS Results in section(s) news/ap,news/ap* only for asset type(s) of article TNCMS 1.92.1 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 30 Authorities name the 16 killed in Tennessee plant blast McEWEN, Tenn. — Authorities on Monday identified the 16 people killed in a devastating blast at a rural Tennessee explosives plant last week, as investigators promised a painstaking process to figure out what happened by tracking down pieces of evidence… Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/cedcf13a-e61e-5bec-a69e-41f48caca40b https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_cedcf13a-e61e-5bec-a69e-41f48caca40b.html By JONATHAN MATTISE and OBED LAMY Associated Press Government shutdown could be the longest ever, Speaker Johnson warns By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent929 words Story Metadata Date Oct 13, 2025 4:51 PM Slug AP-US-Government-Shutdown, 2nd Ld-Writethru Source AP Dateline WASHINGTON Copyright Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Eds. Updates Eds: UPDATES: adds comment from Democratic Leader Jeffries Summary WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Speaker Mike Johnson predicts the federal government shutdown may become the longest in history. He says he “won’t negotiate” with Democrats until they hit pause on their health care demands and reopen the government. It's the 13th day of the shutdown and the closures are taking a toll nationwide, halting routine government operations, shuttering the Smithsonian museums and other landmark cultural institutions and leaving airports scrambling with flight disruptions. It's all injecting more uncertainty into an already precarious economy. The White House ensured military troops and the Coast Guard are paid. But the Trump administration is firing other federal workers. Story WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Speaker Mike Johnson predicted Monday the federal government shutdown may become the longest in history, saying he “won't negotiate” with Democrats until they hit pause on their health care demands and reopen. Standing alone at the Capitol on the 13th day of the shutdown, the speaker said he was unaware of the details of the thousands of federal workers being fired by the Trump administration. It's a highly unusual mass layoff widely seen as way to seize on the shutdown to reduce the scope of government. Vice President JD Vance has warned of “painful” cuts ahead, even as employee unions sue. “We’re barreling toward one of the longest shutdowns in American history,” Johnson of Louisiana said. With no endgame in sight, the shutdown is expected to roll on for the unforeseeable future. The closure has halted routine government operations, shuttered Smithsonian museums and other landmark cultural institutions and left airports scrambling with flight disruptions, all injecting more uncertainty into an already precarious economy. The House is out of legislative session, with Johnson refusing to recall lawmakers back to Washington, while the Senate, closed Monday for the federal holiday, will return to work Tuesday. But senators are stuck in a cul-de-sac of failed votes as Democrats refuse to relent on their health care demands. Johnson thanked President Donald Trump for ensuring military personnel are paid this week, which removed one main pressure point that may have pushed the parties to the negotiating table. The Coast Guard is also receiving pay, a senior administration official confirmed Monday. The official insisted on anonymity to discuss plans that have yet to be formally rolled out. At its core, the shutdown is a debate over health care policy — and particularly the Affordable Care Act subsidies that are expiring for millions of Americans who rely on government aid to purchase their own health insurance policies on the Obamacare exchanges. Democrats demand the subsidies be extended, Republicans argue the issue can be dealt with later. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said with Republicans having essentially shutdown the chamber now for a fourth week, no real negotiations are underway. They're “nowhere to be found,” he said on MSNBC. With Congress and the White House stalemated, some are eyeing the end of the month as the next potential deadline to reopen government. That's when open enrollment begins, Nov. 1, for the health program at issue, and Americans will face the prospect of skyrocketing insurance premiums. The Kaiser Family Foundation has estimated that monthly costs would double if Congress fails to renew the subsidy payments that expire Dec. 31. It's also when government workers on monthly pay schedules, including thousands of House aides, will go without paychecks. The health care debate has dogged Congress ever since the Affordable Care Act became law under then-President Barak Obama in 2010. The country went through a 16-day government shutdown during the Obama presidency when Republicans tried to repeal the Affordable Care Act 2013. Trump tried to “repeal and replace” the law, commonly known as Obamacare, during his first term, in 2017, with a Republican majority in the House and Senate. That effort failed when then-Sen. John McCain memorably voted a thumbs down on the plan. With 24 million now enrolled in Obamacare, a record, Johnson said Monday that Republicans are unlikely to go that route again, noting he still has “PTSD” from that botched moment. “Can we completely repeal and replace Obamacare? Many of us are skeptical about that now because the roots are so deep,” Johnson said. The Republican speaker insists his party has been willing to discuss the health care issue with Democrats this fall, before the subsidies expire at the end of the year. But first, he said, Democrats have to agree to reopen the government. The longest shutdown, during Trump’s first term over his demands for funds to build the U.S.-Mexico border wall, ended in 2019 after 35 days. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is exercising vast leeway both to fire workers — drawing complaints from fellow Republicans and lawsuits from employee unions — and to determine who is paid. That means not only military troops but other Trump administration priorities don’t necessarily have to go without pay, thanks to the various other funding sources as well as the billions made available in what’s commonly called Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act that’s now law. The Pentagon said over the weekend it was able to tap $8 billion in unused research and development funds to pay the military personnel. They had risked missed paychecks on Wednesday. But the Education Department is among those being hard hit, disrupting special education, after-school programs and others. “The Administration also could decide to use mandatory funding provided in the 2025 reconciliation act or other sources of mandatory funding to continue activities financed by those direct appropriations at various agencies,” according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. The CBO had cited the Department of Defense, the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Office of Management and Budget as among those that received specific funds under the law. “Some of the funds in DoD’s direct appropriation under the 2025 reconciliation act could be used to pay active-duty personnel during a shutdown, thus reducing the number of excepted workers who would receive delayed compensation,” CBO wrote in a letter responding to questions raised by Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa. WASHINGTON — Republican Speaker Mike Johnson predicted Monday the federal government shutdown may become the longest in history, saying he “won’t negotiate” with Democrats until they hit pause on their health care demands and reopen. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/bfd56030-92be-5b2b-9907-ec0e06e3172c https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_bfd56030-92be-5b2b-9907-ec0e06e3172c.html By LISA MASCARO The Associated Press Dozens rescued as remnants of typhoon hits Alaska while nor'easter brings flooding to East Coast More than 30 people were rescued and three people remain unaccounted for in western Alaska after the remnants of Typhoon Halong brought hurricane-force winds and flooding strong enough to sweep away entire homes in coastal communities, authorities said. Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:26:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/978f1ba0-c55d-5246-997e-9b2003640c00 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_978f1ba0-c55d-5246-997e-9b2003640c00.html By SARAH BRUMFIELD Associated Press Supreme Court takes up Republican attack on Voting Rights Act in case over Black representation WASHINGTON — A Republican attack on a core provision of the Voting Rights Act that is designed to protect racial minorities comes to the Supreme Court this week, more than a decade after the justices knocked out another pillar of… Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:24:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/17f41b1c-ae6c-50ed-ad37-9b51f3e14868 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_17f41b1c-ae6c-50ed-ad37-9b51f3e14868.html By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press After hostages and prisoners are freed, complex issues remain for Israel-Hamas ceasefire JERUSALEM — Israel and Hamas moved ahead on a key first step of the tenuous Gaza ceasefire agreement on Monday by freeing hostages and prisoners, raising hopes that the U.S.-brokered deal might lead to a permanent end to the two-year… Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:18:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/648d78e8-0363-5819-99ea-6942833a1f45 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_648d78e8-0363-5819-99ea-6942833a1f45.html By MELANIE LIDMAN, SAMY MAGDY and WAFAA SHURAFA Associated Press Titans fire coach Brian Callahan after 4-19 record and 1-5 start to second season NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans fired Brian Callahan on Monday after a 1-5 start to his second season, making him the first NFL head coach ousted this season. Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:21:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/91ea7ba5-0a1d-52a3-99f7-748a3d1c8856 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_91ea7ba5-0a1d-52a3-99f7-748a3d1c8856.html By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer Beshear vetoes GOP abortion bill, says it undermines doctors, endangers pregnant women FRANKFORT — A Republican-backed bill touted as an attempt to bring clarity to Kentucky's near-total abortion ban was vetoed Tuesday by Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear, who said it would do the opposite by undermining the judgment of doctors while further… Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/53d73e27-42c8-58e3-ba7f-d0b7bd012e43 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_53d73e27-42c8-58e3-ba7f-d0b7bd012e43.html By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press Governor signs 20 bills, vetoes 10 Gov. Andy Beshear has signed 20 bills, vetoes 12 and returned four more bills without a signature this week. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e7aaf4c5-6244-55cb-b050-5f0269910d2c https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_e7aaf4c5-6244-55cb-b050-5f0269910d2c.html By New Era staff Kentucky AG joins lawsuit to defend Trump administration’s deportation efforts Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman says he supports the Trump administration’s efforts to deport Venezuelan migrants and has joined with his Republican counterparts to say so in court. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/70701602-3a9f-52cb-926b-f5b20fa9c395 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_70701602-3a9f-52cb-926b-f5b20fa9c395.html By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern 'Coalition of Willing' for Ukraine gathering in Paris to mull options for a possible force PARIS (AP) — Their collective name, "coalition of the willing," suggests that the loose grouping of Ukraine's allies certainly wants to help. But as the nearly three dozen nations gather again for more talks in Paris, it is still far… Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a3565fdf-b35d-536a-848a-0e6ce3dcecae https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_a3565fdf-b35d-536a-848a-0e6ce3dcecae.html By JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press Beshear vetoes bill professors say erodes academic tenure Saying it “threatens academic freedom,” Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear has issued a veto to a Republican-backed bill that some Kentucky professors warned would erode academic tenure at the state’s public universities and colleges. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/dfba05fb-d54c-59af-aaba-360e90f8f140 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_dfba05fb-d54c-59af-aaba-360e90f8f140.html By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Tax season is a prime time for scams. IRS uncertainty could add to the issues this year NEW YORK — There’s a lot of information (and money) on the table during tax season. That also makes it a prime time for scams. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/0c652a38-cf59-5058-abc6-b667e1b395cc https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_0c652a38-cf59-5058-abc6-b667e1b395cc.html By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writer Lawmakers add exceptions to state's near-total abortion ban FRANKFORT — Republican lawmakers inserted several medical exceptions into Kentucky's near-total abortion ban on Thursday, seeking to offer clarity to doctors fearful of breaking the law for terminating pregnancies while treating expectant mothers with grave complications. 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Sat, 08 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/069219e5-e08b-5652-bdab-f934925a0c9f https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_069219e5-e08b-5652-bdab-f934925a0c9f.html By Legislative Research Commission Kentucky marks five years since its first reported case of COVID-19 FRANKFORT — Prisha Hedau was in fourth grade when Kentucky got its first case of COVID-19. Sat, 08 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c87a5c15-b61d-5cc5-892c-3aaf0e7bc5ee https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_c87a5c15-b61d-5cc5-892c-3aaf0e7bc5ee.html By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern House passes bill on manufactured homes FRANKFORT — Kentucky has a housing shortage. House Bill 160 could help, according to supporters. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/25167924-8393-5bf5-ae2e-d565b16c1d37 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_25167924-8393-5bf5-ae2e-d565b16c1d37.html By Legislative Research Commission Planning and zoning bill breaks ground FRANKFORT — A bill seeking to curb issues in the planning and zoning process at the local level advanced from the House Local Government Committee on Tuesday. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c221b067-ef85-5a5f-9812-cab760b89bb0 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_c221b067-ef85-5a5f-9812-cab760b89bb0.html By Legislative Research Commission Education chief points to funding shortfall for school districts FRANKFORT — Kentucky's education commissioner on Tuesday pointed to an estimated $40 million shortfall in funding to school districts and said officials are looking at ways to fill the gap. 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In one of her latest videos, she compares pesticide application to dry shampoo. "Farming is for the girls," she quips. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/736fec91-effa-5e65-8b02-79b720d65d5d https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_736fec91-effa-5e65-8b02-79b720d65d5d.html By MELINA WALLING and JOSHUA A. BICKEL Associated Press 1,500 active duty troops to help secure US-Mexico border, officials say WASHINGTON — The Pentagon will begin deploying as many as 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the southern border in the coming days, U.S. officials said Wednesday, putting in motion plans President Donald Trump laid out in executive orders… Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f0e824a7-9912-5810-9210-c510bc73a1d5 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_f0e824a7-9912-5810-9210-c510bc73a1d5.html By LOLITA C. BALDOR and TARA COPP Associated Pres Trump, in his inaugural address, rips into the country's past leaders and makes sweeping promises NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump's second inaugural address features similar themes to his first: a sweeping indictment of the country he inherits and grand promises to fix its problems. Eight years ago, Trump described "American carnage" and promised… Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/4ea6a799-e791-5cff-891b-cd44ffece414 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_4ea6a799-e791-5cff-891b-cd44ffece414.html By STEVE PEOPLES, NICHOLAS RICCARDI and BILL BARROW Associated Press Congress certifies Trump won the election without challenge, in stark contrast to the 2021 violence WASHINGTON — Congress has certified Donald Trump as the 2024 presidential election winner without challenge. It’s in stark contrast to 2021 violence. Lawmakers convened under heavy security and a snowstorm to certify the vote Monday, with the reading of the… Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/72943b43-4171-53b2-8aad-265be9d2471a https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_72943b43-4171-53b2-8aad-265be9d2471a.html By LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK, FARNOUSH AMIRI and MATT BROWN Associated Press Inside the Golden Globes: What you didn't see on television BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — The Golden Globes are a social affair with occasional breaks for awards. 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Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/51e37922-0e06-57b3-93e1-c6a8c5e5f834 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_51e37922-0e06-57b3-93e1-c6a8c5e5f834.html By the associated press Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine hits multiple targets, including Kyiv KYIV, Ukraine — Russia launched an aerial attack on Ukraine on Tuesday, striking the capital and other regions with multiple missiles and drones. Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/55b0ee6c-2c06-52c7-9d7a-7c6f9b4945ad https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_55b0ee6c-2c06-52c7-9d7a-7c6f9b4945ad.html By ILLIA NOVIKOV Associated Press The Pentagon chief loses bid to reject 9/11 plea deals WASHINGTON — A military appeals court has ruled against Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s effort to throw out the plea deals reached for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other defendants in the 9/11 attacks, a U.S. official said. Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/582405a4-0380-58a3-9c84-4bb99657c103 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_582405a4-0380-58a3-9c84-4bb99657c103.html By ELLEN KNICKMEYER Associated Press Biden announces nearly $2.5 billion more in military aid for Ukraine WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Monday that the United States will send nearly $2.5 billion more in weapons to Ukraine as his administration works quickly to spend all the money it has available to help Kyiv fight off Russia… Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/db077fdb-a419-5717-bc0a-7e92e596e1e5 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_db077fdb-a419-5717-bc0a-7e92e596e1e5.html By TARA COPP Associated Press Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100 ATLANTA — Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, endured humbling defeat after one tumultuous term and then redefined life after the White House as a global humanitarian,… Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/9042cf1d-604c-57b0-98fe-96204820c2a1 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_9042cf1d-604c-57b0-98fe-96204820c2a1.html By BILL BARROW and ALEX SANZ Associated Press Middle East latest: Ukraine's foreign chief pledges support for a new Syria on a trip to Damascus Ukraine’s foreign minister has met with Syria’s de facto leader Ahmad al-Sharaa in Damascus, days after Kyiv announced the delivery of a large shipment of wheat flour to the country following the ouster of Bashar Assad, Russia’s ally. Syria is… Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/8ade5489-6ef6-5668-b178-4acc0696ddf9 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_8ade5489-6ef6-5668-b178-4acc0696ddf9.html By The Associated Press In 2024, artificial intelligence was all about putting AI tools to work Just over two years after the debut of ChatGPT, the world is getting a little savvier about what artificial intelligence technology can do for us and what it’s not so great at. The first 100 million or so people who… Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c969f856-3829-5991-be8b-7ad100daf018 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_c969f856-3829-5991-be8b-7ad100daf018.html By MATT O’BRIEN and SARAH PARVINI AP Technology Writers US homelessness up 18% as affordable housing remains out of reach for many people Federal officials say the United States saw an 18.1% increase in homelessness, a dramatic rise driven mostly by a lack of affordable housing as well as devastating natural disasters and a surge of migrants in several parts of the country.… Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a2c07f29-bcf9-57e7-ae9d-a2241c6c9b43 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_a2c07f29-bcf9-57e7-ae9d-a2241c6c9b43.html By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press 4 killed in a storm system that spawned tornadoes across the southern U.S. Officials assessed the damage on Sunday after a strong storm system moved across the southern U.S. over the weekend, spawning tornadoes and killing at least four people. Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d25c1994-a985-5a8c-b85a-930226c35154 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_d25c1994-a985-5a8c-b85a-930226c35154.html By MAKIYA SEMINERA and JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press A Russian official says a Ukrainian strike with US-supplied missiles kills 6 KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Ukrainian attack Friday on a town in Russia's Kursk border region using U.S.-supplied missiles killed six people, including a child, a senior local official said. The attack came hours after Ukrainian authorities said a Russian… Sat, 21 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/083a6477-4702-52b0-82c7-51111f657877 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_083a6477-4702-52b0-82c7-51111f657877.html By ILLIA NOVIKOV Associated Press UN General Assembly asks court to say what Israel needs to provide in Gaza UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly approved a resolution Thursday asking the U.N.'s highest court to state what Israel's obligations are in Gaza and the West Bank to provide humanitarian assistance essential for the survival of Palestinian civilians. Sat, 21 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/4c607431-1329-52ed-8688-510001b3ad62 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_4c607431-1329-52ed-8688-510001b3ad62.html By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press Coleman says state won't pay for inmate gender surgeries FRANKFORT — Kentucky is under no legal requirement to use taxpayer money to cover the costs of gender-affirming surgeries for people incarcerated in state prisons, Attorney General Russell Coleman said Thursday. Sat, 21 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/7fcf71d3-1c92-5979-9843-794574638f44 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_7fcf71d3-1c92-5979-9843-794574638f44.html By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press Pakistan postpones polio vaccination drive in Balochistan after health workers boycotted it QUETTA, Pakistan — Pakistani authorities on Wednesday postponed a polio vaccination campaign in the country’s restive southern Balochistan province after health workers boycotted it to oppose a proposed privatization of hospitals. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/cd919eaa-f3ee-5d3e-b28c-394bab6bf575 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_cd919eaa-f3ee-5d3e-b28c-394bab6bf575.html By The Associated Press Families of hostages endure uncertainty even as hopes rise for a ceasefire in Gaza KIRYAT GAT, Israel — Ilana Gritzewsky is fighting a battle against time to save her boyfriend from Hamas captivity. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/6c14c73b-4fb6-5d05-ad95-667aadb0d629 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_6c14c73b-4fb6-5d05-ad95-667aadb0d629.html By MELANIE LIDMAN Associated Press NATO leader says he wants to put Ukraine in a position of strength for any peace talks with Russia BRUSSELS — NATO’s secretary-general said he wants to discuss ways to put Ukraine in a position of strength for any future peace talks with Russia during a meeting Wednesday with Ukraine’s president and a small number of European leaders. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/b32d105a-9900-5b9a-88fe-57ba1fcbf3e3 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_b32d105a-9900-5b9a-88fe-57ba1fcbf3e3.html By AP Writer Canada's finance minister resigns as unpopular Trudeau faces biggest test of his political career TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has announced she is resigning from the Cabinet. Freeland has long been one of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's most powerful ministers. She was also deputy prime minister. Freeland said that Trudeau had… Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/ef7de04d-2919-570a-9039-b01a170206fc https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_ef7de04d-2919-570a-9039-b01a170206fc.html By ROB GILLIES Associated Press Russian presence in Syria remains. But it's unclear for how long HMEIMIM, Syria — Russia’s intervention on behalf of former Syrian leader Bashar Assad once turned the tide of Syria’s civil war. But after Assad’s ouster, whether and how long that presence will last is an open question. Assad’s government signed… Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/4cb55c36-e2f3-50bf-9f5e-78420c8bd64a https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_4cb55c36-e2f3-50bf-9f5e-78420c8bd64a.html By ABBY SEWELL Associated Press Ukraine and US say some North Korean troops have been killed fighting alongside Russian forces KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s military intelligence agency and the Pentagon say some North Korean troops have been killed during combat against Ukrainian forces in Russia’s Kursk border region. These are the first reported casualties since the U.S. and Ukraine announced… Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/813feef2-83eb-58c2-a3be-a47611aab05d https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_813feef2-83eb-58c2-a3be-a47611aab05d.html By SAMYA KULLAB and TARA COPP Associated Press Beshear unveils paid leave plan for state workers with new child, serious illness FRANKFORT — Kentucky plans to provide state employees with paid time off so they can bond with a new child or deal with a serious medical situation, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday. Sat, 14 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e51d4659-34a8-5960-a727-3dc8d395a1fd https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_e51d4659-34a8-5960-a727-3dc8d395a1fd.html By Bruce Schreiner Associated Press Toyota to invest $922 million to build a new paint facility GEORGETOWN — Toyota said Thursday it will build a new paint facility as part of a $922 million investment at its factory complex in Georgetown, making it the second big addition announced this year at the automaker’s largest global manufacturing… Sat, 14 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e89500b1-da93-557a-95c9-28033a5141bb https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_e89500b1-da93-557a-95c9-28033a5141bb.html By The Associated Press Thousands of Syrians celebrate in central Damascus during first Friday prayers since Assad's fall DAMASCUS (AP) — Thousands of Syrians have celebrated in Umayyad Square, the largest in Damascus, after the first Muslim Friday prayers following the ouster of President Bashar Assad. The leader of the insurgency that toppled Assad, Ahmad al-Sharaa, appeared in… Sat, 14 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/830bf863-aa13-5fdd-9c74-46524f11067e https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_830bf863-aa13-5fdd-9c74-46524f11067e.html By ALBERT AJI and MATTHEW LEE Associated Press Police question man with gun thought to be similar to one used in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO NEW YORK (AP) — A law enforcement official tells The Associated Press that a man with a gun thought to be similar to the one used in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has been taken into police custody… Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d3fd34e6-1ffe-5a6d-b20b-b5807f58969b https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_d3fd34e6-1ffe-5a6d-b20b-b5807f58969b.html By CEDAR ATTANASIO and MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press Ex-sheriff pleads not guilty in judge's killing A former Kentucky sheriff charged in a judge's shooting death pleaded not guilty Monday in the same courthouse where they worked together and where the attack occurred, and one of his attorneys later predicted they will present a compelling case… Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/6685b5a8-1503-52b8-999e-ebbc7dd724a4 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_6685b5a8-1503-52b8-999e-ebbc7dd724a4.html By Bruce Schreiner and Dylan Lovan Associated Press Louisville factory explosion leaves two dead LOUISVILLE — Two employees have died following an explosion at a Louisville factory that caused a partial collapse of the building and blew out windows in nearby homes and businesses, the company said Wednesday. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/bfe15a4e-7fd5-5fa9-adef-050bdb2a37c3 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/state/article_bfe15a4e-7fd5-5fa9-adef-050bdb2a37c3.html By Dylan Lovan and Rebecca Reynolds Associated Press Russian glide bombs, drones and a ballistic missile kill 6, injure 30 in Ukraine KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Officials say Russian glide bombs, drones and a ballistic missile have smashed into cities in southern and eastern Ukraine, killing at least six civilians and injuring about 30 others. Ukraine's president said Monday that Russia recently… Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/4b0e37d8-89d3-578a-aee6-14d2a2829913 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_4b0e37d8-89d3-578a-aee6-14d2a2829913.html By HANNA ARHIROVA Associated Press Polish president urges sustained US commitment to Europe's security WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's president has marked his country's Independence Day with a call for sustained U.S. commitment to Europe's security in view of Russian aggression in the region. President Andrzej Duda also said Monday that Ukraine's pre-2014 borders… Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/002dfa03-8916-5286-abd8-d0203f60dc5a https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_002dfa03-8916-5286-abd8-d0203f60dc5a.html By VANESSA GERA Associated Press Kentucky AG on President Trump's Supreme Court list LOUISVILLE — Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron is on a list of U.S. Supreme Court candidates announced by President Donald Trump on Wednesday. Thu, 10 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/991723df-8560-5488-b681-e216e065954c https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/article_991723df-8560-5488-b681-e216e065954c.html By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Amy McGrath might run for Kentucky governor. But is she eligible? Before they draft Amy McGrath to run for governor, her supporters are trying to hush the political whispers that she hasn't lived in Kentucky long enough. Tue, 04 Dec 2018 13:15:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/b88cbfc4-f78b-11e8-821d-0b30a18a3993 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_b88cbfc4-f78b-11e8-821d-0b30a18a3993.html By Phillip M. Bailey Louisville Courier Journal Lawsuit that alleges Wall Street duped Kentucky pension plan will proceed FRANKFORT — The high-profile lawsuit alleging that Wall Street money managers and others caused Kentucky Retirement Systems to gamble as much as $1.5 billion on risky hedge fund investments will proceed. Tue, 04 Dec 2018 10:15:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/68841248-f78b-11e8-b26f-87ee6fb6afa1 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_68841248-f78b-11e8-b26f-87ee6fb6afa1.html By Tom Loftus Louisville Courier Journal Kentucky House Republicans make Osborne their speaker. Who joins him in leadership? FRANKFORT - Kentucky House Republicans made it official Thursday: Rep. David Osborne, who served as the acting leader of the House during a contentious 2018 legislative session, has been nominated for Speaker of the House of Representatives. Sat, 01 Dec 2018 21:48:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e26fe590-f51b-11e8-a1cf-972764ef0abd https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_e26fe590-f51b-11e8-a1cf-972764ef0abd.html By Daniel Desrochers Lexington Herald-Leader Kentucky ranks fifth for overdose deaths in 2017. More than 70,000 died nationwide. A record 70,237 people died from drug overdoses in the United States in 2017, a 10 percent rise from the year before, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control. Sat, 01 Dec 2018 12:30:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/bb429896-f51b-11e8-9d00-d7f32ed605b5 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_bb429896-f51b-11e8-9d00-d7f32ed605b5.html By Linda Blackford Lexington Herald-Leader Phase-in of Real ID to start in early 2019 The wait is nearly over for Kentucky to begin implementing the Real ID Act that Congress passed in 2005. One of 13 states still under an extension delaying their implementation, Kentucky will be rolling out its new driver’s licenses and… Sat, 01 Dec 2018 10:45:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/404be218-f51c-11e8-8040-177a86aa2f7a https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_404be218-f51c-11e8-8040-177a86aa2f7a.html By Don Sergent Bowling Green Daily News State won't give 10th grade ACT next spring, lacks funds Kentucky won’t administer the ACT to high school sophomores next spring after it failed to find the needed funds to pay for the test. Sat, 01 Dec 2018 08:30:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/0ed35dc4-f51c-11e8-b1a8-5325ab3ac68f https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_0ed35dc4-f51c-11e8-b1a8-5325ab3ac68f.html By Aaron Mudd Bowling Green Daily News Former President George H.W. Bush dies at age 94 DALLAS (AP) — Former President George H.W. Bush has died at the age of 94. Fri, 30 Nov 2018 23:09:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/43061d06-f527-11e8-94c4-bf1c3260f611 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_43061d06-f527-11e8-94c4-bf1c3260f611.html Legislators quiz state official on Medicaid waiver implications Will thousands of Kentuckians lose health care coverage as a result of the state’s recently re-approved Medicaid waiver, or will many of the low-income participants “graduate” to greener pastures? Fri, 30 Nov 2018 21:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/73148eae-f411-11e8-829c-9be6861d9637 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_73148eae-f411-11e8-829c-9be6861d9637.html By Darla Carter Insider Louisville Tourism officials trying to make Owensboro a destination There's a new billboard on I-65 at the Kentucky-Tennessee state line. Fri, 30 Nov 2018 18:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/44825af8-f411-11e8-8846-536cac7481c5 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_44825af8-f411-11e8-8846-536cac7481c5.html By Keith Lawrence The Messenger-Inquirer 3 Central Kentucky men, including UK honors grad, could get life sentences in fentanyl deaths A University of Kentucky honors grad and two others could get life sentences after pleading guilty to distributing fentanyl that led to the deaths of a UK student and a jail inmate, according to the U.S. attorney’s office and other… Fri, 30 Nov 2018 12:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/cf884202-f411-11e8-9b31-6bb3d6a578d5 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_cf884202-f411-11e8-9b31-6bb3d6a578d5.html By Mike Stunson Lexington Herald-Leader Tea party leaders tell Matt Bevin to keep Jenean Hampton or lose votes FRANKFORT — The conservative tea party movement that backed Matt Bevin when he was a struggling long-shot Republican wants Bevin to keep Jenean Hampton as his running mate when he seeks re-election as governor in 2019. Fri, 30 Nov 2018 05:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/93bdfa46-f411-11e8-ba7c-a3961ed99459 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_93bdfa46-f411-11e8-ba7c-a3961ed99459.html By Tom Loftus Louisville Courier Journal ACLU: McConnell is the 'one person' blocking criminal justice reform The American Civil Liberties Union released an advertisement that will air across Kentucky this week aimed at getting Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to move on consequential changes to the U.S. criminal justice system. Thu, 29 Nov 2018 18:35:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/912375d4-f36e-11e8-aa2d-47d4d6f9be97 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_912375d4-f36e-11e8-aa2d-47d4d6f9be97.html By Phillip M. Bailey Louisville Courier Journal Missing Kentucky city clerk surrenders in Tennessee A former Kuttawa city clerk is in police custody in Sevier County, Tennessee, months after locals said she stopped showing up for work. Thu, 29 Nov 2018 18:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/fd80f3fc-f411-11e8-8269-23873d60bcd3 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_fd80f3fc-f411-11e8-8269-23873d60bcd3.html By Brittney Meredith-Miller Lyon County Herald Ledger Murray State to be part of new entrepreneurial innovation hub PADUCAH – Murray State University will be at the center of a new regional hub designed to attract and develop entrepreneurs and startup businesses in western Kentucky. Thu, 29 Nov 2018 15:30:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/71785f1a-f36e-11e8-be65-db849517492c https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_71785f1a-f36e-11e8-be65-db849517492c.html Murray Ledger & Times Bevin plans to move ahead with Medicaid changes, but another court battle is likely Kentucky now has federal approval to try again next April with a plan imposing 80-hour-a-month work requirements, premiums and monthly check-ins on several hundred thousand able-bodied adults enrolled in its $9.7 billion-a-year Medicaid program, with 95,000 people estimated to lose… Thu, 29 Nov 2018 12:15:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c91d4988-f36e-11e8-a874-5321d0111e07 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_c91d4988-f36e-11e8-a874-5321d0111e07.html By John Cheves Lexington Herald-Leader Two Central Kentucky state senators lose committee chairmanships. FRANKFORT - Two veteran Kentucky Republican senators — Alice Forgy Kerr of Lexington and Tom Buford of Nicholasville — have lost their committee chairmanships. Wed, 28 Nov 2018 14:45:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/b17ff29a-f2af-11e8-a031-f726dac75c05 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_b17ff29a-f2af-11e8-a031-f726dac75c05.html By Jack Brammer Lexington Herald Leader Family Foundation appeals ruling on machines at horse tracks A long-running dispute over the legality of slot-like “instant racing” machines found at Kentucky racetracks may soon wind its way back to the state Supreme Court. Tue, 27 Nov 2018 20:28:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c2f83cca-f2bf-11e8-a384-e7caa8d29f14 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_c2f83cca-f2bf-11e8-a384-e7caa8d29f14.html From the Kentucky Press News Service Autopsy completed in juvenile's death Hopkins County Coroner Dennis Mayfield said Monday that an autopsy has been completed in the investigation of a 13-year-old boy's unexpected death over the Thanksgiving holiday, but results remain pending. Tue, 27 Nov 2018 19:47:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/770ecce4-f2af-11e8-9c6d-2b3fc50c6082 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_770ecce4-f2af-11e8-9c6d-2b3fc50c6082.html By Kelly Farrell The Messenger, Madisonville Study: Poverty major factor in gun violence While gun ownership has increased steadily between 1994 and 2014, the rate of gun homicides fell during that same period. Tue, 27 Nov 2018 19:31:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/08c9d40c-f1e4-11e8-ad32-c74b0a8224f7 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_08c9d40c-f1e4-11e8-ad32-c74b0a8224f7.html By James Mayse The Messenger-Inquirer WKU to benefit from statewide partnership Western Kentucky University expects to benefit from a new partnership among the state’s public universities that will help bring new ideas and innovations to the marketplace. Tue, 27 Nov 2018 14:30:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f54fdff6-f1e4-11e8-b25f-97e80463c59e https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_f54fdff6-f1e4-11e8-b25f-97e80463c59e.html By Aaron Mudd Bowling Green Daily News ‘Crystal meth by the pound.’ Drug’s rise in Kentucky leads to arrests, abuse. PRESTONSBURG - Officers doing drug investigations in Floyd County usually go out to make undercover buys three nights a week. Tue, 27 Nov 2018 12:15:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/91166dac-f1e4-11e8-9a7d-6b700a6c01cc https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_91166dac-f1e4-11e8-9a7d-6b700a6c01cc.html By Bill Estep Lexington Herald-Leader Beshear calls on lawmakers to pass gaming as a dedicated revenue source for public pensions FRANKFORT – After filing litigation in April to protect the pensions of public employees, Attorney General Andy Beshear Monday called on state lawmakers to boost the pension system in the upcoming session by creating a dedicated source of revenue –… Tue, 27 Nov 2018 07:15:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/932c211e-f1e3-11e8-b042-8b390ef78827 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_932c211e-f1e3-11e8-b042-8b390ef78827.html Kentucky Press News Service Missing legendary radio broadcaster was last seen in Kentucky An award-winning radio broadcaster who hosted a show in San Francisco for 34 years has gone missing and was last seen in Paducah. Mon, 26 Nov 2018 19:33:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/58a7d46a-f1e4-11e8-9b48-0bb4c4504884 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_58a7d46a-f1e4-11e8-9b48-0bb4c4504884.html By Thomas Novelly Louisville Courier Journal Madisonville Police probe Friday death of local teen The Madisonville Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of a teen over the Thanksgiving holiday. Mon, 26 Nov 2018 19:32:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/34f51e38-f1e4-11e8-bd09-67b31dcdbe84 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_34f51e38-f1e4-11e8-bd09-67b31dcdbe84.html The Messenger, Madisonville Reports: 1,000 Owensboro jobs may not be filled Indeed.com is filled with help wanted ads from local retailers, trying to hire seasonal employees. Mon, 26 Nov 2018 18:37:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/6783e0e0-f113-11e8-b08c-6b12b1672c09 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_6783e0e0-f113-11e8-b08c-6b12b1672c09.html By Keith Lawrence The Messenger-Inquirer Does a Humana-Walgreens partnership make sense? Analysts think so Analysts who closely follow the health care industry gave a thumbs up this week to a potential partnership between Louisville-based health insurance giant Humana and the drugstore chain Walgreens. Mon, 26 Nov 2018 10:15:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/9d9fe322-f113-11e8-a3b9-4b6ea9e56664 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_9d9fe322-f113-11e8-a3b9-4b6ea9e56664.html By Grace Schneider Louisville Courier Journal Three cows, five pigs, lots of lettuce. How UK’s weekly purchases could change KY farms. By the end of the 2018-2019 school year, the University of Kentucky will have bought 37,000 pounds of beef, 20,000 pounds of pork and 24,000 pounds of produce from farms all located within 80 miles of Lexington. Fri, 23 Nov 2018 20:13:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/3f236f8a-eec5-11e8-8cfc-9f9170010e5a https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_3f236f8a-eec5-11e8-8cfc-9f9170010e5a.html By Linda Blackford Lexington Herald-Leader Kentucky will begin REAL ID implementation in January When the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet begins rolling out new standard and voluntary travel driver's licenses early next year, all first-time cardholder applicants or those requesting the upgraded IDs will need to present documentation at circuit court clerk's offices and DMVs… Fri, 23 Nov 2018 09:15:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/1c09b176-eec5-11e8-ab7d-0b329602b5f6 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_1c09b176-eec5-11e8-ab7d-0b329602b5f6.html By Austin Ramsey The Messenger-Inquirer Marshall County bank vault theft case rolls into next year The case of a Marshall County woman indicted in May by a grand jury for allegedly stealing $20,000 from the vault at a local bank has been continued into next year following an unproductive status hearing last week. Thu, 22 Nov 2018 21:31:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/fcdc6cbc-ee06-11e8-94a0-c7da4368aad9 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_fcdc6cbc-ee06-11e8-94a0-c7da4368aad9.html By Rachel Keller Collins Marshall County Tribune Courier Kentucky’s Medicaid overhaul approved Kentucky’s controversial overhaul of Medicaid has been approved by the federal government, the state Cabinet for Health and Family Services announced late Tuesday. Thu, 22 Nov 2018 14:30:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/efe44f42-ee07-11e8-bdb3-c3f393c18109 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_efe44f42-ee07-11e8-bdb3-c3f393c18109.html By Darla Carter Insider Louisville Motorists can be 'thankful' for cheaper gas Motorists in Kentucky -- and nationwide -- can add cheaper gas to their list of "things for which to be thankful" this Thanksgiving holiday, according to industry analysts. Thu, 22 Nov 2018 07:30:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/5d64270a-ee07-11e8-8389-03e0d3c7e77d https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_5d64270a-ee07-11e8-8389-03e0d3c7e77d.html The Paducah Sun Mom sues Texas Roadhouse after being told to cover up breastfeeding A Louisville woman is suing Texas Roadhouse for "extreme and severe emotional distress" after a restaurant employee tried to cover up the child's face while her mother was breastfeeding. Wed, 21 Nov 2018 21:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/471ab950-ed0d-11e8-8bc7-bb39572cd8b4 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_471ab950-ed0d-11e8-8bc7-bb39572cd8b4.html By Thomas Novelly Louisville Courier Journal Anonymous donor brings gold coin to Salvation Army A very special donor caught Capt. Aaron Abram of The Salvation Army of Owensboro by surprise Monday morning. Wed, 21 Nov 2018 18:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/188f1cac-ed0d-11e8-91e1-032cf1aeab78 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_188f1cac-ed0d-11e8-91e1-032cf1aeab78.html By Renee Beasley Jones The Messenger-Inquirer 'Nothing is childproof': Kids are overdosing on drugs adults leave out In his final hours, 15-year-old Chanze Laplant used his cellphone for an internet query: "Can you OD on morphine?" Tue, 20 Nov 2018 18:30:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/5ad7e7f4-ec5b-11e8-b441-9fa538a5bf4f https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_5ad7e7f4-ec5b-11e8-b441-9fa538a5bf4f.html By Deborah Yetter Louisville Courier Journal Police: Thwarted Kentucky mass shooter had AR-15, 4 guns to 'get the job done' Police in Springfield, Kentucky said they prevented a mass shooting Monday by arresting a man who was prepared to attack a manufacturing plant with a fully automatic AR-15 rifle and four other guns to "get the job done." Tue, 20 Nov 2018 15:15:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/7890cfe4-ed06-11e8-abc3-afca8fd68c1e https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_7890cfe4-ed06-11e8-abc3-afca8fd68c1e.html By Thomas Novelly Louisville Courier Journal Wayne Lewis to Kentucky teachers: Stop 'hateful,' 'nasty' emails After receiving "incredibly nasty" emails from teachers that launched "personal attacks" on his character, Kentucky Education Chief Wayne Lewis issued a call for civility to the state's educators. Tue, 20 Nov 2018 08:15:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/fbeb43e4-ec5a-11e8-be56-93eff158ac27 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_fbeb43e4-ec5a-11e8-be56-93eff158ac27.html By Mandy McLaren Louisville Courier Journal Unlike state workers and teachers, KY lawmakers have a pension fund in terrific shape Although Kentucky faces a $37.9 billion shortfall in its pension systems for teachers and other public workers, putting them among the nation’s worst, the news is cheerier for the part-time lawmakers who control the state budget, including pension funding: Their… Sun, 18 Nov 2018 17:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/934f9574-ea25-11e8-814a-f7c0aab995ff https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_934f9574-ea25-11e8-814a-f7c0aab995ff.html By John Cheves Lexington Herald-Leader $150 million bourbon park plan will be architectural ‘masterpiece,’ owners say The new bourbon park coming to Bardstown for Kentucky Owl is taking shape. Sun, 18 Nov 2018 14:45:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/53409b18-ea25-11e8-b14c-27f233074510 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_53409b18-ea25-11e8-b14c-27f233074510.html By Janet Patton Lexington Herald-Leader Chapman talks basketball, opiates Rex Chapman is a basketball legend in Kentucky. Sun, 18 Nov 2018 13:12:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/51c77a48-e90a-11e8-ad60-73f30b1c9e7c https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_51c77a48-e90a-11e8-ad60-73f30b1c9e7c.html By Keith Lawrence The Messenger-Inquirer What's next for Marsy's Law: Supreme Court moves up appeal hearing The Kentucky Supreme Court is taking up Marsy's Law, a crime victims' measure that voters already have approved but has not taken effect because of a legal challenge. Sat, 17 Nov 2018 22:56:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/09ba2b94-ea25-11e8-9046-d7aa0f60ae7e https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_09ba2b94-ea25-11e8-9046-d7aa0f60ae7e.html By Deborah Yetter Louisville Courier Journal Thousands of Kentuckians lose SNAP benefits due to work requirement, report says More than 10,000 Kentuckians have lost food assistance in the state in the last several months because of a work requirement affecting some people who are part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program commonly referred to as SNAP. Sat, 17 Nov 2018 15:15:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d0927b64-ea24-11e8-842c-8f49554ae0ca https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_d0927b64-ea24-11e8-842c-8f49554ae0ca.html By Darla Carter Insider Louisville Report: death at MSU frat an accident, grand jury finds no criminal liability; Family’s lawyer says civil action ‘likely’ MURRAY – The investigation into a 19-year-old’s accidental death at an off-campus Murray State University fraternity house concluded the youth died of ethanol intoxication after bringing alcohol into a party. Sat, 17 Nov 2018 10:30:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/8a181108-ea24-11e8-a834-0ba26b6c0d59 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_8a181108-ea24-11e8-a834-0ba26b6c0d59.html By Parker Franklin Murray Ledger & Times Kentucky high court rejects medical review panels, clearing way for malpractice suits FRANKFORT - The Kentucky Supreme Court unanimously struck down Thursday a 2017 law creating medical review panels to limit medical malpractice lawsuits. Fri, 16 Nov 2018 10:15:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f43c2986-e90a-11e8-9df7-8b8e762e3ec9 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_f43c2986-e90a-11e8-9df7-8b8e762e3ec9.html By Jack Brammer Lexington Herald-Leader Kentucky Supreme Court upholds GOP law curbing power of labor unions to collect dues FRANKFORT - A divided Kentucky Supreme Court upheld Thursday a law that severely curbs the power of labor unions to collect dues from workers, handing a victory to Gov. Matt Bevin and the Republican-led legislature that approved the law in… Thu, 15 Nov 2018 13:15:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c5d3eac0-e90a-11e8-9233-678194db9896 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_c5d3eac0-e90a-11e8-9233-678194db9896.html Lexington Herald Leader Bevin: ‘Breaking the backs’ of teachers union will be among ‘best things’ for Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin took another swipe at teachers and the Kentucky Education Association during a speech Wednesday, saying the union “suffocates” good teachers and uses its membership dues “to maintain power for a handful.” Thu, 15 Nov 2018 13:14:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/977e3b44-e90a-11e8-bd23-5f633e899bb8 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_977e3b44-e90a-11e8-bd23-5f633e899bb8.html By Beth Musgrave and Dan Desrochers Lexington Herald-Leader Murray State search committee solicits input on next president MURRAY – Homegrown talent, relationship-focused and a sharp eye for fundraising: those were just a few of the criteria Murray State University faculty and staff said they want for the next MSU president during a listening session Monday afternoon. Wed, 14 Nov 2018 16:45:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d8c28768-e7c5-11e8-8d07-1316b7ac381d https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_d8c28768-e7c5-11e8-8d07-1316b7ac381d.html By Parker Franklin Murray Ledger & Times State pledges millions to increase housing options for people with mental illness The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services and a disability rights agency recently reached an agreement aimed at helping more people who have a serious mental illness to move from institutional settings to housing in the community. Wed, 14 Nov 2018 12:00:00 -0600 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/ed9ad9c4-e7c5-11e8-aaad-ef397591d7e8 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_ed9ad9c4-e7c5-11e8-aaad-ef397591d7e8.html By Darla Carter Insider Louisville