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Frankfort Board Approves Employment Agreement With Village Administrator
FRANKFORT, IL — The Frankfort Board approved an employment agreement between the Village and Village Administrator Rob Piscia at Monday's Board meeting. "This agreement outlines the professional duties of the Village Administrator, compensation...

Jewish Louisvillian allowed to sue over Kentucky’s near-total abortion ban
A Jewish Kentuckian is moving forward with a challenge to the state’s near-total abortion ban after a lower court previously dismissed a lawsuit from her and two other women who argue the state ban violates their religious freedom, and could...

Corinne Goble: Championing Women in Business Through a Lifetime of Leadership
Over the past several years, Corinne Goble (CEO) has had the honor of leading the Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC) through a period of significant growth and meaningful progress. Among the milestones she is most proud of is the...

Culinary Studio Plans Move Forward In Frankfort
Posted Tue, Jul 15, 2025 at 9:01 am CT|Updated Tue, Jul 15, 2025 at 9:10 am CT FRANKFORT, IL — At its Monday meeting, the Frankfort Village Board approved special use permits for a new culinary studio in downtown Frankfort. The business, Whisk &...

ACLU of Kentucky lawsuit seeks to aid medically 'deprived' transgender people in prison
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (LEX 18) — The American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky has filed a class action suit that they say is aimed at seeking relief for transgender people who are incarcerated and are "being deprived of medically necessary and...

$5.7M investment to boost Kentucky’s riverports
Written by Marine Log Staff Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced another $5.7 million Team Kentucky investment in 15 public riverport projects to enhance industry and support future expansion of the state’s waterways...

Liberia: Sen. Moye Tightens Political Control in Bong Following Reconciliation with Rep. Cole
All that animosity seemed to melt away Saturday night when, before a crowd of hundreds of Bong County natives in the diaspora, Rep. Cole (left) publicly reconciled with Moye (right) in a moment that stunned many and drew thunderous applause....

"You're supposed to get that if you say you're the best" Kentucky standout Aaron Harrison reflects on McDonald's All-American honor
Former Kentucky Wildcats and Dallas Mavericks player, Aaron Harrison, made an appearance on Theo Pinson and AJ Richardson's Run Your Race podcast on Thursday. Harrison revealed what went on behind the scenes in his basketball journey. The...

Duffy Extends Marine Highway 848 Miles, Spurs River Economies
[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] Kentucky’s barge business will benefit since three of its rivers now rank among four new marine highways after Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy added 848 miles to the nation’s...

Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul pitches health care solution, talks tariffs in home state
RICHMOND — (TNS) Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul updated constituents about goings-on in Washington Friday afternoon, including his vote on President Donald Trump's megabill and more tariff announcements. After visiting Georgetown’s Ag Credit...

North Kentucky News publication area records 4 H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under Educational Services industry during 2024
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadershipUr Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and...

Kentucky school official resigns after allegedly calling to 'shoot Republicans' on social media
Awake Illinois founder Shannon Adcock spoke in opposition to trans athletes in girls' sports at the. Naperville 203 School District board meeting on Monday, June 2. (Credit: Naperville 203 School District) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News...

Democrats stoke the flames of MAGA world's Epstein saga: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. In today’s edition, Ben Kamisar...

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 7.15.25
Good Tuesday morning. Ballard Partners is announcing the addition of four lobbyists to its Washington, D.C. office: Thomas Boodry, Grace Colvin, Alison Anway, and Scott Wagner. This significant expansion of talent is complemented by the firm’s...

Run 4 Roses won't resume Sunday after false active aggressor report at Kentucky Expo Center
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- All Run 4 Roses activities have been suspended for the rest of Sunday after a reported active aggressor proved to be false at the Kentucky Expo Center. Run 4 Roses officials said on social media that the event will...

Smiling fugitive recaptured and returned to Kentucky after dramatic airport escape
'America Reports' shows new video of the police chasing and arresting two inmates from New Orleans who escaped from jail. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A fugitive who escaped custody at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in May...
Senate HELP Committee Hearing Will Highlight Retirement Benefits for Independent Workers
The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions will hold a hearing this week focused on expanding access to portable benefits for independent workers. Titled “Freedom to Work: Unlocking Benefits for Independent Workers,” the...

Kentucky father 'helpless' over son's Medicaid denial
Nick Barrett was referred to a Medicaid waiver program for kids with physical disabilities, but it has a massive waitlist. VERSAILLES, Ky. — Complaints about Kentucky Medicaid and the incredibly long list to get a waiver has a hit a boiling point...

‘Bernie Madoff of cows’ orchestrated $100M ‘ghost cattle’ Ponzi scheme: lawsuit
Victims of an alleged $100 million Ponzi scheme orchestrated by a Kentucky rancher dubbed the “Bernie Madoff of cows” have filed suit against lenders for allegedly failing to heed red flags, according to a report. Brian McClain, of Benton, Ky. —...

Hawaii joins challenge on freeze of DOE funds
1/3 Swipe or click to see more GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE@STARADVERTISER.COM “Freezing these federal formula funds, appropriated by Congress, on the eve of the next school year threatens important education programs and violates numerous statutory and...