Aug 21 School choice advocacy groups hammer away at Kentucky’s Democratic governor in campaign ads By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press While Republican Daniel Cameron has downplayed his support for charter schools and vouchers in his education plans, school choice advocates have pumped millions into ads attacking his opponent, Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear. Continue reading
Aug 11 Kentucky school district’s bus route meltdown draws public outrage, calls for change By Bruce Schreiner, Dylan Lovan, Travis Loller, Associated Press It took just one disastrous day for Jefferson County Public Schools leaders to completely reexamine the transportation plan for Kentucky's largest district, which serves 96,000 students. Continue reading
Jul 21 Louisville, Kentucky names first Black woman police chief By Dylan Lovan, Associated Press Louisville interim police chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel is formally taking the job of new chief. Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg announced Thursday that she was chosen after a nationwide search. Continue reading
Jul 19 High-water rescue crews save people flooded in Northeast as death toll rises By Associated Press Atmospheric scientists say the global warming responsible for unrelenting heat in the Southwest also is making this kind of extreme rainfall a more frequent reality. Continue reading
Jul 14 Kentucky’s ban on gender-affirming care takes effect as federal judge lifts injunction By Bruce Schreiner, Dylan Lovan, Associated Press The latest ruling means the Kentucky prohibition takes effect. It prevents transgender minors from accessing puberty blockers and hormone therapy. Continue reading
Jun 28 Portions of transgender youth care bans in Kentucky, Tennessee blocked by federal judges By Bruce Schreiner, Dylan Lovan, Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Federal judges in Kentucky and Tennessee on Wednesday blocked portions of bans on gender-affirming care for transgender youth. Continue reading
May 17 Trump-backed candidate wins Republican primary to face Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear in November By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press Attorney General Daniel Cameron has won the Republican primary for Kentucky governor and will face Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear in November. Continue reading
May 15 Watch 11:11 A look at primary elections and battles over abortion rights at the state level By William Brangham, Kyle Midura, Ian Couzens, Saher Khan There are political battles on the state level this week with a handful of primary races heating up and action on abortion laws. We check in with reporters Colin Campbell of North Carolina, Ryland Barton of Kentucky and Katie Meyer… Continue watching
May 15 What to watch in Kentucky and Pennsylvania primaries By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press Off-year elections on Tuesday in Kentucky and Pennsylvania could send early signals about the mood of voters ahead of next year's races for the White House and Congress. Continue reading
Apr 11 Louisville shooter legally bought gun a week ago, police say By Dylan Lovan, Rebecca Reynolds, Associated Press The shooter who killed five people at a Louisville bank legally bought the weapon he used a week ago, police said Tuesday. Continue reading