Kentucky Newspaper Commits Massive Front Page Error
The Lexington Herald-Leader, a Kentucky-based daily newspaper, made a massive front-page error in Tuesday’s paper, misspelling legendary Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari’s name above the billfold, multiple photos shared to Twitter show. The paper, whose online edition holds the domain name Kentucky.com, featured a front-page opinion piece from John Clay with the headline “$33 million […]
Kentucky Republicans move to strip power from Democratic governor, ultimately helping Senate GOP
The Kentucky General Assembly has passed a bill that would strip Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear of his ability to appoint senators. under Current Kentucky Law, the governor is authorized to “fill vacancies in the United States Senate by appointment, and such appointees shall serve until their successors have been elected.” However, there are existing limitations […]
Kentucky bill calling for harsher criminal penalties heads to governor’s desk
The Kentucky House of Representatives voted in favor of a sweeping criminal justice bill Thursday. If the bill becomes law, harsher penalties will be imposed to deter illegal activities. The bill now goes to skeptical Gov. Andy Beshear. “It’s hard to comment on a bill that tries to do so much,” Beshear said of the […]
Kentucky Senate approves expanding access to paid family leave
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – A bipartisan bill aimed at expanding access to paid family leave won final passage Thursday as the Kentucky Legislature heated up ahead of its two-week recess. The Senate voted 36-0 to send the family leave bill to Gov. Andy Beshear. Pickup driver charged after crash that left truck dangling on Louisville […]
John Calipari will return to Kentucky next season
Kentucky has decided on a head coaching position for the 2024-25 season, which will remain the same. Coach John Calipari plans to return to Kentucky next year, despite rumors that the school might buy out his contract. Athletic director Mitch Barnhart acknowledged Tuesday night on X.. “As we always do at the end of each […]
Kentucky House passes bill to have more teens tried in adult courts for gun offenses
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A bill aimed at allowing more Kentucky teenagers to be charged with gun-related felonies in adult court and carrying harsher penalties moved closer to passage in the Legislature on Tuesday. The bill passed the House on a 68-19 vote and now returns to the Senate, where it could take a final […]
March Madness upsets destroy brackets as Kentucky loses to Oakland
It’s Kentucky’s fault. and North Carolina. And South Carolina. And BYU. On Thursday, upsets of four double-digit seeds spoiled brackets around the world, with just 0.00038 percent of brackets going 16-0 in the first full day of March Madness. According to the NCAA. ESPN reported Of the 22,112,822 participants in the pool on Thursday, only […]
Kentucky has a $33 million John Calipari dilemma after March Madness failure
As Kentucky tries to come to terms with its shocking loss to Oakland in the NCAA Tournament, the program could face some serious questions. Is it time to part ways with legendary head coach John Calipari? There are many layers to the discussion, but the program’s recent tournament shortcomings are starting to raise some concerns […]
Who is Jack Gohlke? Oakland guard led March Madness upset vs. Kentucky
Jack Gaelke wasn’t a household name before Thursday’s tipoff between Oakland and Kentucky, but he certainly was by the time the final buzzer sounded. Goelke, a senior, made 10 3-pointers and finished the night with 32 points in Oakland University’s 80-76 come-from-behind victory over Kentucky in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, making the […]
No. 14 Oakland stuns No. 3 Kentucky behind stellar performance by Division II transfer
On Thursday, No. 14 Oakland defeated No. 3 Kentucky 80-76, pulling off the biggest upset to date in the men’s NCAA Tournament. With eight minutes remaining, the Golden Grizzlies led by seven points, their largest lead of the night. However, the Wildcats were quickly able to cut it to two points. After a foul on […]