University Of KY Tuition Cap The University of Kentucky plans to cap tuition and mandatory fees in the fall for all full-time students.The move was announced by UK President Eli Capilouto as a way to ensure fairness and consistency for students during the coronavirus pandemic. Officials said it should result in reduced payments for…
Lundergan Sentencing This Week Federal prosecutors are seeking prison time for Kentucky’s former Democratic Party chief when he is sentenced this week, but attorneys for Jerry Lundergan are seeking probation.Lundergan and a codefendant are set to be sentenced July 16 in federal court in Frankfort, the Lexington Herald-Leader reported. Lundergan was convicted last year…
In-Person Bar Exams Canceled Due to COVID-19 The Kentucky Supreme Court has canceled in-person bar exams this year as a precaution due to the coronavirus pandemic. Bar exams will no longer be held July 28-29 and Sept. 30-Oct. 1, the court said in a statement. Instead, the Kentucky Office of Bar Admissions will administer…
Pike Co. Woman Charged After 3-Hour-Long Police Chase A Pike County woman faces a long list of charges after a nearly 3-hour long police chase. Friday morning, officials in Prestonburg were told to be on the lookout for a stolen SUV. The car, driven by Heather Ratliff of Pikeville, took off heading south on…
Beshear, AG Cameron Spar Over Mask Mandate Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron has asked a county judge to rule on the legality of the governor’s recent executive order requiring masks in public. Cameron said Friday that his office filed a motion in Scott County Circuit Court asking Judge Brian Privett if an executive order…
Bill to Block No-knock Warrants Announced A bill to ban no-knock search warrants was announced Thursday by Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers. He said the bill is being drafted for the upcoming regular session of state lawmakers. Following with the death of Breonna Taylor at the hands of three Louisville police officers, the issue…
Judge Issues Restraining Order A Kentucky circuit court judge has issued a temporary restraining order against future executive orders from the governor that are related to COVID-19. The order comes on the heels of a lawsuit from the state’s agriculture commissioner and the owner of an orchard and cider mill. Governor Andy Beshear is…
Thursday Saw New COVID-19 Cases Local health departments continued to report new cases of COVID-19. Along with the new cases of the virus, the Cumberland Valley District Health Department reported the fourth death attributed to the disease in Clay County. The death was a 68-year-old man. Across the state there have been at least…
Additional CARES Act Funding The governor has announced an additional $36.2 million from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act that will be used to fund for 61 of Kentucky’s local and regional health departments. This follows $10 million that was announced in May, and will be used to reimburse costs incurred due…
Mask Mandate Begins Friday Beginning at 5 p.m. today, mask wearing in Kentucky will be mandatory in public places all across the state. Governor Andy Beshear made the announcement Thursday night following the third straight day that the state recorded confirmed COVID-19 cases above the 300 mark. The mandate will be in place for…