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The wearable shock devices, called the G.L.O.V.E. — short for Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter — are made by Compliant Technologies and advertised as a way of reducing harm by subduing violent individuals with a new non-lethal option. David Asher, CEO of APB Consulting, described the product as...
Metcalfe County recorded 48.77% voter turnout in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, the highest among nine south-central Kentucky counties listed in state data. Butler, Logan and Warren counties also topped 40%, according to Kentucky’s Election Night Reporting website. The state released registration totals, ballot counts and turnout percentages...
To John Hodgson, the morning after the midterms felt like walking out of a bomb shelter. The Republican state representative from Fisherville, a neighborhood in eastern Louisville, won his race by just 100 votes after sweating through an election night that began with a huge drop of early voting ballots favoring William "Woody" Zorn, his Democratic challenger. Hodgson trailed for much of the night before pulling ahead late in a narrow win over an opponent he'd beaten by more than 4,000 votes in 2024. Hodgson earned another two-year term in the state House, but he'll return to Frankfort in 2027 as the lone GOP representative whose district is contained solely within Jefferson County. Five House Republicans from the region were ousted by local voters in the Nov. 3 elections, along with two state senators. Those lawmakers – Reps. Jared Bauman, Ken Fleming, Chris Lewis, Jason Nemes and Susan Witten, along with Sens. Julie Raque Adams and Lindsey Tichenor – were able to be in the room in recent years with leaders from the GOP supermajorities as they crafted critical legislation and funding measures, Hodgson said. Now, he and Rep. Emily Callaway, who ran unopposed in a district that includes portions
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced on Tuesday the results of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 24. Nationwide, 645,636 pounds of unused medications were collected.
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Bear hunting season in Kentucky 2026 starts Sept. 19 and ends Dec. 16, and you can buy your permit over the counter. According to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (Aug. 24, 2026), permits cover 47 counties and several seasons: archery, crossbow, firearms and hunting with dogs. No draw, no quota and no … This article, Kentucky Bear Season Runs Sept. 19 to Dec. 16, 2026: Dates, Zones and Permits , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Planning a Bear Hunt in Wyoming? Dates Change by Hunt Area and Quotas Can Close You Out • Montana Requires a Bear ID Test and 48-Hour Reporting for Every 2026 Black Bear • Do You Need a Drawn Permit to Hunt Bear in Missouri?
A settlement that resolves claims related to a 2022 security incident and data breach at ArCare has been granted preliminary approval by a District Court Judge. ArCare is a non-profit, federally qualified community health center that provides primary care, behavioral health services, pharmacies, and community outreach programs across Arkansas, Kentucky, and Mississippi.
Kentuckians have spoken, and the 2026 midterm elections are over. Ballots have been counted, races have been called. Statewide elections will be certified by Nov. 10. The next step? Your newly elected officials take office. But when? US Senate United States senators will begin their new term on January 3, 2027 at noon, according to the 20th Amendment . US House of Representatives United States representative will begin their new term on January 3, 2027, at noon, according to the 20th Amendment. Kentucky Senate State senators will begin their term on Jan. 1, 2027 and hold their position for four years before the next election. Kentucky House of Representatives State representative will begin their term on Jan. 1, 2027 and hold their position for two years before the next election. Lexington Mayor Lexington’s next mayoral term will begin on Jan. 4, 2027, marking Mayor Linda Gorton’s third term. Judge of the court of appeals Elected judges of the court of appeals will begin their term on Jan. 4, 2027, and hold their position for eight years. Circuit judge Elected circuit judges will begin their term on Jan. 4, 2027, and hold their position for eight years. District judge Elected district
Sustainability nonprofit Ceres and faith-based investors the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility and United Church Funds filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Kentucky last week, challenging a law that targets proxy advisers for considering nonpecuniary factors. The lawsuit was filed on Friday in U.S. District Court for the...
Frost Saturday morning gives way to a harder overnight chill, threatening plants and exposed plumbing.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB+WAVE) — Democrat Cassie Blausey won the election Tuesday to represent Kentucky’s 29th House District, becoming the first Latina elected to serve in the Kentucky House of Representatives. Blausey defeated incumbent Chris Lewis by about 1,000 votes. The district includes parts of Jefferson County, including Fern...
SOUTH — Cold air returns to the South this weekend, bringing a noticeable drop in temperatures across a wide area from Texas to the Carolinas. Model maps show readings in the 30s and 40s across many inland areas, with 40s and 50s closer to the Gulf Coast. Residents should dig out jackets and warm layers as the chilliest air settles in, especially during the morning hours.
A blue wave rolled across the United States on election night and flipped the Ohio governor's office for the first time in two decades. Additionally, wins in Ohio's special election for U.S. Senate and the race for Secretary of State went to Democrats. In Kentucky, a Democrat won the 6th...
November is a special and noteworthy month for Appalachian Wireless, the regional provider of telecommunications services. "It was November '91 when we had the first calls placed by the public. That's when we were first accessed by the public officially," Appalachian Wireless CEO Mike Johnson said as he reflected on the company's history. "At that time when they went online, they had six towers."
Temperatures may fall to 30 degrees early Sunday, threatening crops, plants and exposed plumbing.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A passing cold front will bring in clouds and spotty showers ahead of a dry but chilly weekend. The biggest change comes at night, with frost possible early Saturday and a more widespread freeze expected by Sunday morning. Today’s mild start won’t last. Clouds...
- Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) has named Brandon and Taylor Henning of Breckinridge County as its 2026 Outstanding Young Farm Family. This annual award honors a young couple or individual who demonstrates exceptional management skill, innovation and leadership in production agriculture while remaining deeply involved in their community and the Farm Bureau organization. The Hennings placed second in the 2025 contest.
The Commonwealth’s Attorney for Kentucky’s 46th Judicial Circuit, Rick Hardin, has announced his run for Kentucky governor in 2027. A representative from the Kentucky Secretary of State’s office confirmed his filing with LINK nky. He will be the first person to officially file to run for governor.
