Live News of Kentucky April 22, 2024

Former AP Correspondent Terry Anderson Dies At 76

Terry Anderson, the former Mideast correspondent for The Associated Press, has passed away at the age of 76. Anderson was kidnapped in 1985 and held captive for nearly seven years in Lebanon. His daughter confirmed that...Read More

Ohio Becomes 24Th State To Approve Legal Recreational Marijuana

Marijuana laws in the United States have been evolving rapidly in recent years. While marijuana remains illegal at the federal level, many states have taken steps to legalize its use for medical and recreational purposes.Read More

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Kentucky Implements Lottery System For Medical Cannabis Licenses

Kentucky Governor announced that the state will implement a lottery system to award initial licenses for businesses looking to participate in the medical cannabis program set to launch in 2025. The lottery, scheduled for ORead More

Speaker Mike Johnson To Proceed With Foreign Aid Bills

Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed on Wednesday that he is moving forward with his plan to present a series of foreign aid bills for a vote on the House floor, which includes funding for Ukraine. This decision...Read More

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BYU Hires Phoenix Suns Coach Kevin Young As Head Coach

BYU has announced the hiring of Kevin Young as the new head coach for their men's basketball program, replacing Mark Pope who departed to coach at Kentucky. Young, currently serving as the associate head coach for...Read More

Severe Storms Threaten Midwest With Tornadoes And Hail

A powerful storm system is wreaking havoc across parts of the Mississippi Valley and Midwest, unleashing tornadoes, hail, and damaging wind gusts on Tuesday. Tornado reports have been confirmed in at least eight counties sRead More

CDC Warns Of Harmful Reactions From Counterfeit Botox Injections

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that nineteen individuals from nine states have experienced adverse reactions after receiving cosmetic injections, commonly referred to as Botox, from unRead More

Republican Hardliners Angry At Speaker Johnson's Foreign Aid Plan

Republican hardliners are voicing their discontent with House Speaker Mike Johnson's intricate strategy to advance billions in foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. This development underscores the likelihood that DeRead More

Oakland Guard Jack Gohlke Reflects On NCAA Win And NIL Deals

Jack Gohlke, the standout guard for the Oakland Golden Grizzlies, recently shared insights on the team's historic win against the Kentucky Wildcats and provided valuable advice for student-athletes navigating Name, Image,Read More

Johnny Depp Feels 'Perversely Lucky' To Play French King

Johnny Depp expressed his gratitude for being offered the role of French King Louis XV during the U.K. premiere of his latest film, 'Jeanne du Barry.' Accompanied by co-star and director Maïwenn at the Curzon theater...Read More

Actor Ron Thompson, Known For Broadway And Film Roles, Dies

Ron Thompson, the accomplished actor known for his work on Broadway and in film, has passed away at the age of 83. Thompson's career spanned decades and included notable performances in various mediums. Thompson first gaiRead More

Supreme Court Allows Idaho Ban On Gender-Affirming Care

The Supreme Court has granted Idaho the authority to implement its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth while legal challenges are ongoing, overturning decisions made by lower courts. This decision permits thRead More

Former Kentucky Swim Team Members Sue Over Sexual Assaults

Two former members of the Kentucky swim team have filed a lawsuit against the school, former coach Lars Jorgensen, and athletic director Mitch Barnhart, accusing Jorgensen of sexual assaults, including rape, and claiming tRead More

Progressive Candidates Share Personal Abortion Stories For Voter Support

In the wake of Tennessee's strict abortion ban, Democratic candidates like Gloria Johnson and Allie Phillips are opening up about their personal experiences with abortion to advocate for reproductive rights. Johnson, a foRead More

Mark Pope Named Kentucky's 23Rd Head Coach, Replacing John Calipari

Mark Pope, a former captain of Kentucky's 1996 National Championship team, has been named as the 23rd head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats basketball program. The 51-year-old coach brings a wealth of experience, having servRead More

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BYU Coach Mark Pope In Negotiations To Succeed Calipari

BYU coach Mark Pope is in negotiations with Kentucky to potentially succeed John Calipari, as reported by multiple outlets on Thursday night. Pope, a former player on Kentucky's 1996 national championship team and co-captaRead More

CDC Investigating Fake Botox Injections

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched an investigation into reports of botulism-like illnesses linked to counterfeit Botox injections administered in non-medical settings. The CDC announcedRead More

Kentucky Hires Mark Pope To Lead Men's Basketball Program

Mark Pope, a former player on Kentucky's 1996 national championship team, has been named the new head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball program. Pope, who previously coached at BYU, will succeed John CalipariRead More

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