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GOP lawmakers in Kentucky propose three-strikes law as anti-crime measure for 2024 session
A group of Kentucky Republican lawmakers on Tuesday proposed a three-strikes law that would keep people locked up after being convicted of a third violent felony offense. The proposal is part of a sweeping plan to combat crime that was unveiled a few months ahead of the 2024...
A new battery recycling facility will deepen Kentucky's ties to the electric vehicle sector
A recycling facility will be built in Kentucky to shred electric vehicle batteries in a $65 million venture between American and South Korean companies that will supply material for a separate battery-related operation in the same town, the companies announced Tuesday. The...
No. 22 Florida vows to take 'road-warrior mentality' to Kentucky as it leaves cozy Swamp
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s first three-game winning streak in three years happened at home, in the cozy confines of the Swamp. If the 22nd-ranked Gators (3-1, 1-0 Southeastern Conference) are going to accomplish anything beyond making a middling bowl, they need to find...
A police officer who was critically wounded by gunfire has been released from the hospital
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky police officer who was critically wounded by gunfire while conducting a traffic stop has been released from the hospital. The family of Louisville Metro Police Officer Brandon Haley shared the news of his discharge in an update posted Monday to the...
Nations kicks 46-yard FG to end game, Eastern Kentucky scores last 17 points to beat SEMO 41-38
RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — Patrick Nations kicked a 46-yard field goal as time expired, Eastern Kentucky scored the last 17 points in the final six minutes of the game, and the Colonels beat Southeast Missouri State 41-38 on Saturday night. Braedon Sloan’s 2-yard touchdown run pulled...
Hairston's pair of pick-6s give Kentucky 45-28 vin over Vanderbilt
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Cornerback Maxwell Hairston had a pair of pick-6s, Ray Davis rushed for 78 yards and two touchdowns and Kentucky beat Vanderbilt 45-28 on Saturday in an SEC opener for both teams. ““I was just doing my job,” Hairston said. “When you do your job, the...
Kimani Vidal scores twice and Troy holds off Western Kentucky 27-24
TROY, Ala. (AP) — Kimani Vidal scored a pair of touchdowns and Troy defeated Western Kentucky 27-24 on Saturday. Vidal, coming in ranked third nationally at 131.7 yards rushing per game, finished with 156 on 26 carries. His 8-yard touchdown run after initially being stopped behind...
Beshear says sports wagering is off to strong start in Kentucky, with the pace about to pick up
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Sports betting in Kentucky is off to a strong start right out of the gate, attracting more than $4.5 million in wagering since launching two weeks ago, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday. And the pace will pick up significantly in a week when mobile wagering...
The Kentucky Wildcats visit skidding Vanderbilt looking to stay undefeated
Kentucky (3-0, 0-0 SEC) at Vanderbilt (2-2, 0-0), Saturday, 12 p.m. ET (SEC Network) Line: Kentucky by 13 1/2 according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Series: Kentucky leads 48-43-4. WHAT’S AT STAKE? This is the Southeastern Conference opener...
Candidates in Kentucky governor’s race preview debates on tax cuts, education, and abortion
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear declared that now is not the time to “sub out the quarterback” when Kentucky has so much momentum, while Republican challenger Daniel Cameron said he's the one who can team up with GOP legislators to tackle the state's nagging problems. ...
