The Latest Breaking News from Kentucky

Katy Perry says moving to Kentucky reminded her that ‘Hollywood is not America’

‘You need to remember that because you can then understand people better’

The Independent UK · May 18, 2022

Dispute over oversight is at heart of Senate’s Ukraine aid delay

WASHINGTON — To many observers on Capitol Hill and in foreign aid circles, Sen. Rand Paul’s lonely opposition to swift passage of a $40 billion package of military, economic and humanitarian aid to Ukraine is nothing new. The Kentucky Republican has a well-known penchant for spending hawkishness mixed with dovishness…

Tribune News Service · May 18, 2022

Man sentenced to 8 years on federal charge after commutation

A man who was charged by federal prosecutors with producing child pornography after former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin issued a commutation for state sex crime convictions has been sentenced to eight years in prison

The Independent UK · May 18, 2022

It’s primary day in five states

Welcome to the Tuesday, May 17, Brew. 

Ballotpedia · May 17, 2022

Election fraud hotline will be fully staffed on primary election day

A hotline operated by the Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron’s office will be fully staffed on primary election day to take complaints of potential election law violations. Alex Garcia, an assistant attorney general with the state Attorney General’s office, says every tip is investigated.

WEKU · May 16, 2022

No-excuse early voting on a Saturday in Kentucky? Experts say it’s progress, but not enough

Election day in the Bluegrass State has been on a Tuesday since 1845 and hasn’t changed since. In 2020, Kentucky radically expanded voting access during the coronavirus pandemic, adding three weeks of early voting.

WEKU · May 16, 2022

Eastern Kentucky county clerks' opinions on early voting differ

The culmination of the Primary Election in 2020 occurs Tuesday. At precincts across the Commonwealth voters are choosing their leaders. This year’s springtime election included three days of no-excuse early voting.

WEKU · May 16, 2022

What to watch in Kentucky, North Carolina and Pennsylvania primaries

Matchups will be set for two open seats in the Senate and nine in the House, but some crowded races could lead to runoffs.

Roll Call · May 16, 2022

2022 midterms: What to watch as 5 states hold primaries

Former President Donald Trump’s winning streak in U.S. Senate primaries is on the line Tuesday as voters in five states cast their ballots in midterm elections

The Independent UK · May 16, 2022

EKU government professor: "Pay attention to the Primary"

Kentucky voters across the Commonwealth will cast their ballots in the 2022 Primary Election Tuesday. A central Kentucky political scientist worries the significance of the traditional May vote is not always considered.

WEKU · May 16, 2022