Kentucky judge keeps ban in place on slots-like 'gray machines'

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Supporters of a Kentucky law banning slots-like machines scored a legal victory Friday when a judge kept in place a measure to permanently unplug the video games that offered cash payouts and were branded as “gray machines" during legislative debates. ...

Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie announces the death of his wife, Rhonda Massie

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Rhonda Massie, the wife of U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, has died, the Kentucky congressman announced Friday in a moving social media tribute to his high school sweetheart and the “love of my life.” No details about the cause of death or her age were...

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Spurs find running mate for Victor Wembanyama; Rockets stand pat at No. 3 and take Reed Sheppard

The San Antonio Spurs entered the NBA draft with two picks in the top eight. They only decided to keep one of them. The Spurs gave last year’s No. 1 overall pick and NBA rookie of the year Victor Wembanyama a running mate by selecting guard Stephon Castle from...

Age is just a number in drag racing, where older drivers like John Force excel at high speed

Tony Schumacher has a ready answer when fans wonder how much longer the 54-year-old, three-time world champion will keep climbing drag racing's ladder in the National Hot Rod Association. “About 10 years,” Schumacher said. “That's what I've told them for the past 20 years.” ...

Kentucky to open applications for the state's medical marijuana business

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Businesses that want to sell, process or grow medical marijuana for Kentucky can start applying for permits starting Monday, part of an accelerated push to have products available in early 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday. Doctors and advanced practice...

Houston Rockets add elite shooter by taking Kentucky's Reed Sheppard at No. 3 overall in NBA draft

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Rockets selected Reed Sheppard with the third overall pick in the NBA draft Wednesday night, adding a elite long-range shooter to their young team. “We ended up with Reed as the best player in the draft by quite a bit, the best prospect we thought…...

Mark Pope looks to veterans and being himself as he adapts to coaching Kentucky after John Calipari

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Meeting one challenge of playing for the Kentucky Wildcats gave Mark Pope a blueprint for the taller task of coaching them after John Calipari. At the very least that has meant pursuing a different path toward reaching the high bar of expectations of following...

Conservative-backed group is creating a list of federal workers it suspects could resist Trump plans

WASHINGTON (AP) — From his home office in small-town Kentucky, a seasoned political operative is quietly investigating scores of federal employees suspected of being hostile to the policies of Republican Donald Trump, a highly unusual and potentially chilling effort that dovetails with broader...

Things to know about the gender-affirming care case as the Supreme Court prepares to weigh in

The U.S. Supreme Court said Monday that it will hear arguments on the constitutionality of state bans on gender-affirming care for transgender minors. The issue has emerged as a big one in the past few years. While transgender people have gained more visibility and acceptance in many...