Tag: Federal
Kentucky man charged in social media threat against governor
Federal prosecutors have charged a Kentucky man who had a stockpile of weapons at his home.
Judge orders W.Va. gov’s coal companies to pay fines, fees
A federal judge in Kentucky has ordered companies owned by WV Governor to pay more than $1 million in fees .
COVID-19 hurting Kentucky nonprofits
The Kentucky Nonprofit Network says 92% of the state's nonprofits are already experiencing disruptions in programs and services due to COVID-19.
State schools, colleges get $200 million in federal stimulus money
Money from the $2.2 trillion stimulus and coronavirus relief package approved by Congress last month continues to pour into the state.
Kentucky opens Real ID licensing office in Madisonville
Kentucky has added another location to issue Real ID licenses.
Officials to use new method to corral Asian carp in Kentucky
Federal and state officials will use an experimental fishing method next month at Kentucky Lake in an attempt to reduce the infestation of Asian carp.
Judge Dismisses Suit By Owners Of Derby DQ Maximum Security
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by the owners of Maximum Security.
Versailles man pleads guilty to trafficking fentanyl and heroin
A Versailles man pled guilty to trafficking fentanyl and heroin.
Drug dealer tied to spike in overdoses sentenced to prison
Admitted drug dealer Jerrod Doolin was sentenced to 13-years in federal prison, according to prosecutors.
Federal agency terminates agreement with Kentucky hospital
A federal agency has decided to stop reimbursing a southeastern Kentucky hospital where an inspection found numerous problems.
Federal inmate asks for longer prison sentence
A federal inmate surprised people in a Pikeville courthouse today when he asked for a longer prison term.
Air travelers start to feel effects of government shutdown
The partial government shutdown is starting to affect air travel.
Case against teen accused of threatening UK on Snapchat goes to grand jury
The UK student accused of making threats against the University of Kentucky earlier this month was in federal court Wednesday facing more charges for what police say were threats she made on the social media platform Snapchat.
Rogers: $10.5 million in federal grants for eastern Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - The federal government has awarded $10.5 million in grants to support two projects in eastern Kentucky.
Republican U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers...
Kentucky has paid $2.6 million to relative caregivers
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky officials say they have paid $2.6 million to relatives taking care of children in state custody since November to...
PSC adjusts Kentucky American Water rates
The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has reduced the annual revenue of Kentucky American Water Co., thereby lowering the average monthly bill for residential customers.
Eric Conn reaches plea agreement, will plead guilty to three felony charges
Disgraced lawyer Eric Conn has reached a plea agreement in the case involving his escape and social security fraud scheme.
1st death reported in romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak
NEW YORK (AP) - The first death has been reported in a national food poisoning outbreak linked to romaine lettuce.
Federal health officials say California...
Solid Blue fans worry about UK ties to federal investigation
Many Solid Blue fans say the Yahoo Sports report that ties UK to the federal college basketball investigation doesn't surprise them.
Lexington couple sentenced to federal prison for selling drugs
A couple who admitted moving from California to Lexington to sell drugs was sentenced to federal prison.
