Kentuckians have until 4 p.m. local time Monday, Oct. 5, to register for the Nov. 3 General Election. Voters can register through the state’s online Voter Information Portal, by mailing an application to their county clerk or in person at a county clerk’s office; the portal also lets people check or update their registration. Applicants must meet state citizenship, residency and other eligibility requirements. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Oct. 20.
The updated FAFSA has fewer questions for students seeking financial aid. It also includes new loan caps. The changes could affect how Kentucky students pay for college and professional degrees.
A House Oversight Committee led by Kentucky Rep. James Comer is seeking a study of naval aviators’ brain health. The committee says the Navy is not doing enough to protect aviators’ long-term well-being.
The House Oversight Committee, led by Kentucky Rep. James Comer, is seeking a study of brain health among naval aviators. The committee says the Navy is not doing enough to protect aviators’ long-term wellbeing.
An email from a Lexington brewery owner has prompted questions about how Kentucky campaign finance laws apply. The available information does not identify the owner or explain what the email said.
An email from Ethereal Brewing co-owner Andrew Bishop about a Sept. 23 Lexington fundraiser for Rep. Jason Petrie raised questions about Kentucky campaign-finance rules. Bishop described a roughly $4,500 in-kind contribution and asked recipients to reimburse the brewery; he later said the actual food and beverage donation was $1,134 and was properly disclosed. State election-finance director John Steffen said reimbursements as described could violate the law, but officials have not confirmed how the event
An email from Ethereal Brewing co-owner Andrew Bishop about a Sept. 23 Lexington fundraiser for Rep. Jason Petrie raised questions about Kentucky campaign finance laws. Bishop proposed that recipients reimburse the brewery for an estimated $4,500 in food, drinks and venue costs. He later said the actual in-kind contribution was $1,134 and was disclosed. The state election finance director said reimbursements as described could violate the law; Petrie has not commented.
Lexington police announced Wednesday night that a suspect had been identified and arrested in connection with the August shooting death of Kevin David Villanueva Gutierrez.
Lexington police announced Wednesday night that a suspect was arrested in connection with the August shooting death of Kevin David Villanueva Gutierrez.
A suicide-prevention training in Louisville taught veterans advocates how conversations about safe firearm storage may help reduce firearm-related suicide deaths in Kentucky.
A suicide prevention training in Louisville showed veterans advocates how conversations about safe firearm storage can help reduce firearm-related suicide deaths in Kentucky. The training focused on prevention efforts involving veterans and their families.
An 18-year-old suspect is facing several charges in connection with a murder in Lexington. The available information does not specify the charges or provide details about the killing.
Lexington police say 18-year-old Traisan Fields has been charged with murder and multiple other felonies in connection with the Aug. 29 fatal shooting of Kevin David Villanueva Gutierrez, 26, on Cross Keys Road. Fields was arrested and booked into the Fayette County Detention Center on Sept. 30. Charges include robbery, assault, arson, evidence tampering and criminal mischief; jail records list bonds of $1 million on the murder charge and $25,000 on the arson charge.
Lexington police charged 18-year-old Traisan Fields with murder and multiple felonies in connection with the Aug. 29 fatal shooting of Kevin David Villanueva Gutierrez, 26, on Cross Keys Road. Fields was arrested Sept. 30 and booked into the Fayette County Detention Center. Jail records list bonds of $1 million on the murder charge and $25,000 on the arson charge. Police have not said what led to the shooting.
Kentucky Kingdom’s fifth annual Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom and 14th annual Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular are underway in Louisville, running Wednesdays through Sundays through Nov. 1. The quarter-mile, ADA-accessible trail features more than 5,000 illuminated, hand-carved pumpkins by 24 local artists, plus about 1,000 pumpkins across the park. The “Planet Pumpkin: A Glo-bal Adventure” trail includes 14 international areas. One admission ticket covers the trail and more than 30 rides.
Kentucky Kingdom’s fifth annual Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom and 14th annual Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular are underway in Louisville, running Wednesdays through Sundays through Nov. 1. The quarter-mile, ADA-accessible trail features more than 5,000 illuminated pumpkins carved by 24 local artists, with 14 international-themed areas. More than 30 rides, seasonal entertainment and trick-or-treat stations are also available; one general admission ticket covers the park and trail.