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Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin leaves the courtroom after a hearing on an emergency protective order issued against him and sought by his adoptive son, Jonah Bevin, March 25, 2025. (Photo by Michael Clevenger, Courier Journal, via press pool)

Former governor delays child support hearing by asking KY Supreme Court to remove judge

LOUISVILLE — A hearing Friday over whether former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin’s estranged son, Jonah Bevin, is entitled to child support or educational assistance has been postponed after Bevin’s ...

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Democracy Kentucky House won’t act on impeachment petitions against Supreme Court justice, school official By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern – 3/25/26

FRANKFORT — Kentucky House lawmakers are ending impeachment proceedings against state Supreme Court Justice Pamela Goodwine and Fayette County school board chair Tyler Murphy. The Lexington ...

Crime Former Kentucky Gov. Bevin sentenced to 60 days in jail amid legal battle with estranged son By Richard Eberwein – 3/25/26

On Tuesday, a judge issued an arrest warrant for former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin (R) after she found him in contempt of court for repeatedly failing to provide financial records.

Crime Judge sentences ex-Gov. Bevin to jail that he can avoid by disclosing financial info By Deborah Yetter Kentucky Lantern – 3/24/26

LOUISVILLE — A judge sentenced former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin to 60 days in jail after finding him in contempt of court for failing to disclose his financial details in a year-long legal battle ...

Kentucky Kentucky’s McConnell discharged from hospital after ‘experiencing flu-like symptoms’ By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern – 2/11/26

Kentucky Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell was discharged from a hospital Tuesday and is working from home, according to his office. McConnell had checked himself in last week “after ...

Democracy New Kentucky bills would bar naturalized citizens from holding office By Richard Eberwein – 1/14/26

A pair of bills introduced by Kentucky state Rep. Shane Baker (R-Somerset) would prohibit naturalized citizens and people with dual citizenship from holding public office in the state.

Abortion Kentucky woman may have been wrongfully charged with fetal homicide after abortion By Richard Eberwein – 1/06/26

Last week, a Kentucky woman was arrested and charged with fetal homicide after taking abortion pills, even though the state’s abortion laws protect pregnant women that induce their own abortions.

Economy Budget cuts loom as Kentucky General Assembly session begins By NADIA RAMLAGAN Kentucky News Connection – 1/06/26

Kentucky state lawmakers convene in Frankfort today for the start of the legislative session, where they will craft the next two-year state budget. Experts said it will be challenging to address an ...

Economy More Kentucky households burdened by utility debt By NADIA RAMLAGAN Kentucky News Connection – 1/05/26

Utility debt is a growing crisis affecting rural communities across Kentucky. The average overdue debt balance in Kentucky is $549 and more than 127,000 households in the Commonwealth are in the ...

Kentucky Kentucky unions make gains after coordinated bargaining By NADIA RAMLAGAN Kentucky News Connection – 12/01/25

Unions in Kentucky and New Hampshire say they’ve made historic gains through coordinated bargaining. Locals 228 and 728 of the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America have ratified ...

Immigration Driven by financial incentives, Kentucky ICE arrests ramp up By NADIA RAMLAGAN Kentucky News Connection – 11/13/25

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested nearly 1,300 people in Kentucky in the first half of this year, a nearly 40% increase compared to last year. Experts say financial incentives are ...

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