An 8-year-old Kentucky boy died of a fentanyl overdose last month, not from eating a batch of strawberries, authorities said this week. The family had told police they believed the boy had an allergic reaction and took him to a hospital with a rash.
Legislation aimed at improving the math skills of Kentucky students won final passage Monday as lawmakers considered the final stacks of bills before concluding this year's legislative session.
Scott Blair, 51, submitted his resignation Monday and has waived his right to a preliminary hearing in his criminal case, his attorney, Ned Pillersdorf, told the Lexington Herald-Leader.
U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett of the Western District of Kentucky, Acting Special Agent in Charge Erek G. Davodowich of the DEA Louisville Field Division, Sheriff Ryan Norman of the McCracken County Sheriff's Office, and Sheriff Matt Hillbrecht of the Marshall County Sheriff's Office made the announcement.
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is celebrating Community College Month, by recognizing the 27,454 dual credit students from 354 high schools who enrolled in KCTCS last fall.
Studie's funeral was Monday, April 8 -- and he was laid to rest during the moment of totality during a solar eclipse.
Drew has compiled a 446-244 record in 21 seasons at Baylor and guided the Bears to a national championship in 2021. Drew began his head coaching career at Valparaiso. Drew has reportedly been on Kentucky's radar since Calipari stepped down on Tuesday.
he storied high school basketball career of Lyon County High School's Travis Perry is now on display on highways leading into the county, along with a marker commemorating the school's first state basketball championship.
Gov. Andy Beshear may have to take the weekend off to keep from getting writer's cramp, as he signed 53 more bills into law since his Thursday afternoon press conference and issued no vetoes, as of Friday afternoon.
He left the Wildcats after going 410-123 in 15 years, including 23-10 this past season. But the past few campaigns have been disappointing by Kentucky standards with a 1-3 mark in its last three NCAA trips, including first-round losses to No. 14 seed Oakland last month and No. 15 seed Saint Peter's two years ago. The Wildcats were top-three seeds both times.
The Wilson County Sheriff's Department issued a statement around 9 a.m. on Facebook about the fire that started around 6 a.m. and forced a road closure. It is estimated there were 200 Bibles on the trailer.
Tshiebwe, who played for the G League Indiana Mad Ants, was named the league Rookie of the Year after he averaged 16.4 points and 16.1 rebounds per game for the Indiana Pacers' affiliate this season. He also got in a few games for the Pacers, averaging 3 points and 2 rebounds in limited time.
"As we normally do at the end of every season, Coach Calipari and I have had conversations about the direction of our men's basketball program and I can confirm that he will return for his 16th season as our head coach," Barnhart said in a statement.
As Easter approaches, we are reminded of the sacrifice made by one man that has changed the entire scope of living on earth. Did you know this world has over four thousand religions? Some may be good to live by but not good to die by.
Travis Perry, the Sweet 16 MVP, Kentucky's Mr. Basketball, the state's all-time scoring king