Government

Newby previously worked in the Christian County Clerk's Office.

Humphries is the first candidate to announce for county clerk. The incumbent, Mike Kem, is not seeking re-election.

Nonpartisan Elections Citizens Committee is planning two forums to help educate local voters.

The incumbent Democrat, Steve Tribble, said he'll make an official announcement in seven to 10 days about his plans for the 2022 election

John Minton says although his term doesn’t expire until Jan. 1, 2023, he wanted to announce his intentions early.

If passed, the law would allow courts and shelters to sue owners of animals seized in cruelty cases to pay for care until cases are resolved.

The legislature’s Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary discussed the proposal during a meeting on Thursday as lawmakers consider what to take up in the next legislative session, which begins in January.

Juvenile Justice Commissioner Vicki Reed, who was appointed to the position in August, said the department is working to correct the issues, but defended staff using holds to defend themselves or control kids.

The Kentucky Department of Education has been holding roundtables to discuss mental health issues in recent weeks, with students also reporting heightened depression and anxiety.

Settling on one definition for rural, or "nonmetropolitan," is notoriously difficult — different agencies use different criteria and it's a challenge to keep everything straight. This article lays out the most common definitions, who uses each, and why.

During a legislative hearing on Monday, a University of Louisville professor said bumping up the tax on historical racing machines — like those at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming and Hotel — wouldn’t be the financial windfall some have hoped for.

Hopkinsville currently has a committee that is considering a move to nonpartisan local elections.