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Kentucky to help connect patients with medical providers as part of its medical cannabis program
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky will offer an online directory to help connect patients with medical providers as it prepares for the start of its medical cannabis program in 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday. So far, 154 doctors and advanced practice registered nurses are...
Ex-sheriff indicted on murder charge in the slaying of a judge in Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A former Kentucky sheriff was indicted Thursday in the slaying of a judge who was gunned down in his courthouse chambers two months ago, shocking a tiny Appalachian community. Shawn “Mickey” Stines was indicted on one count of murder of a public official...
The drive by No. 3 Texas to top of SEC fueled by defense with Kentucky up next in title chase
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Look under the hood of Texas' drive to the top of the Southeastern Conference standings in its first season in the league and it is easy to see what generates the horsepower: Defense. Texas (9-1, 5-1 SEC) plays Kentucky (4-6, 1-6) on Saturday and the Longhorns...
Kentucky is the last home hurdle for No. 3 Texas Longhorns on their quest for SEC title game
Kentucky (4-6, 1-6 Southeastern Conference) at No. 3 Texas (9-1, 5-1, No. 3 CFP) Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST (ABC) BetMGM College Football Odds: Texas by 20 1/2. Series record: Texas leads 1-0. What’s at stake? Texas heads into its final home...
No. 9 Kentucky hosts Jackson State after Robinson's 20-point game
Jackson State Tigers (0-5) at Kentucky Wildcats (4-0) Lexington, Kentucky; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 9 Kentucky takes on Jackson State after Jaxson Robinson scored 20 points in Kentucky's 97-68 victory against the Lipscomb Bisons. Kentucky went...
Lander scores 15 and Western Kentucky knocks off Jackson State 79-62
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Khristian Lander's 15 points off of the bench led Western Kentucky to a 79-62 victory against Jackson State on Wednesday night. Lander shot 5 for 7, including 4 for 5 from beyond the arc for the Hilltoppers (3-2). Don McHenry scored 13 points while...
Nonpartisan group calls for an end to filing 'shell bills' that can turn into sweeping legislation
A nonpartisan group offered recommendations Wednesday to bolster public scrutiny of Kentucky's legislature, taking aim at “shell bills” that seem innocuous but can be transformed into sweeping policy measures in the hectic final days legislative sessions. The League of Women...
Workers at Kentucky electric vehicle battery production complex start drive to unionize
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Workers hired for a sprawling electric vehicle battery production complex in Kentucky have launched a campaign to join the United Auto Workers as the union tries to expand its foothold in the South and among battery factories, the UAW said Wednesday. The...
Western Kentucky takes on Jackson State following McHenry's 21-point game
Jackson State Tigers (0-4) at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (2-2) Bowling Green, Kentucky; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hilltoppers -15.5; over/under is 153.5 BOTTOM LINE: Western Kentucky takes on Jackson State after Don McHenry scored...
2 police officers and suspect shot in struggle over gun in Louisville, Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Two police officers and a suspect were shot Tuesday night in Louisville during a struggle over a gun that happened after the officers stopped an allegedly stolen vehicle, authorities said. One officer was wounded in the leg, and the other in the hand,...
