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‘New Kentucky Home’ marketing push entices participation with chance at state park stay

November 15, 2024 Kentucky Lantern

“New Kentucky Home” is the brand for a state marketing initiative that Gov. Andy Beshear announced Tuesday to tourism and economic development officials gathered from around the state at Keeneland in Lexington.

Voters easily pass amendment to bar noncitizens from voting in Kentucky elections

November 9, 2024 Kentucky Lantern

Kentucky voters approved an amendment to the state Constitution that further prohibits people who are not U.S. citizens from voting in Kentucky elections on Tuesday.

No Kentucky city or county votes to ban medical marijuana businesses in their borders

November 9, 2024 Kentucky Lantern

No counties or cities in Kentucky opted out of allowing medical marijuana businesses to operate in their borders after dozens had the chance to do so Tuesday.

Police think body found near site of Interstate 75 shootings is suspect Joseph Couch

September 19, 2024 Kentucky Lantern

Law enforcement officials in a Wednesday evening news conference said they think a body found near where five people were shot on Interstate 75 in Laurel County is the alleged shooter.

Focus shifts in I-75 shooter search from manhunt in forest to more police presence in communities

September 18, 2024 Kentucky Lantern

Kentucky officials on Tuesday announced a shift in the search for the suspect in the Sept. 7 shootings on Interstate 75 to focus on increasing police presence and patrols in nearby communities.

George Atkins, former Kentucky auditor and Hopkinsville mayor, dies

April 18, 2024 Kentucky Lantern

George L. Atkins Jr., 82, a Hopkinsville native and former mayor, died Sunday, April 14.