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Kentucky corrections officers sentenced in case over inmate abuse, cover-up

The Department of Justice announced that six former employees who pleaded guilty to assaulting inmates at a prison in eastern Kentucky have been sentenced to prison. Former Kentucky deputy convicted of civil rights violations and obstruction of justice Three officers who participated in and tried to cover up a 2018 assault at an Eastern Kentucky […]

Kentucky Wildcats among best bets

Commercial content. Over 21 years old. The SEC Tournament begins Wednesday. While there is a clear favorite at the top of the odds board, this conference has been one of the most competitive all season and there is plenty of opportunity to make a run for it. And that’s exactly where I’m putting my money. […]

Kentucky vs. Tennessee prediction: College basketball odds, picks

Commercial content. Over 21 years old. Action Network is the official betting partner of the New York Post, which edits this content. The University of Tennessee won the SEC regular season title on the back of a seven-game winning streak and secured the top seed in the conference tournament. Kentucky has won six of seven […]

Ex-NBA player helps Kentucky bill for stutter treatment insurance advance

The Kentucky Senate voted Thursday to expand insurance coverage for people seeking treatment for stuttering, and the bill’s sponsor credited a former basketball star for his contributions. The Senate’s action to advance the bill comes after Michael Kidd Gilchrist supported the bill during a Senate committee hearing. Kidd Gilchrist played on the national championship team […]

As Kentucky coal power plants close, bill to create future-oriented energy commission advances

Kentucky lawmakers introduced a bill Wednesday that would create a commission tasked with assessing power generation capacity and energy needs in the state, long known as a coal-producing powerhouse. The commission’s role will include reviewing plans by Kentucky utilities to retire power plants, and its findings and recommendations will be submitted to regulators at the […]

Kentucky High School Evacuated Following ‘Fart Spray’

A “fart spray” prank caused an emergency evacuation at Oldham County High School on Tuesday, local media outlet WAVE reported. This prank was initially thought to be a complete evacuation due to a gas leak, but according to into the waves. It turned out to be nothing more than an elaborate prank involving “fart spray.” […]

Former Kentucky deputy convicted of violating civil rights, obstructing justice

The Justice Department says a former central Kentucky sheriff’s deputy was convicted in federal court of using unnecessary force to violate the civil rights of those he arrested and of obstruction of justice for attempting to cover up his actions. announced. A Lexington jury returned the verdict for Tanner Abbott, 31, who was a Boyle […]

Kentucky Senate passes bill allowing armed guardians, mental health training in schools

A bill aimed at increasing school safety by allowing school districts to hire retired law officers and military veterans as armed guardians passed the Kentucky Senate on Tuesday. The move marks the first time Kentucky has strengthened school safety since the tragic 2018 mass shooting in which another student opened fire at Marshall County High […]