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us-news13 hours ago•24 min saved

Kentucky woman indicted for vandalizing WWII Memorial with bubble soap and red graffiti

A Kentucky woman, Melissa Farris, 41, was indicted on two federal counts for vandalizing the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.—pouring bubble soap into the fountain and painting red graffiti; each count carries up to 10 years in prison. A Sept. 3, 2026 hearing is scheduled; prosecutors say more than $1,000 in damages occurred, and she posted videos boasting of the act while referencing a whistleblower case, amid a summer of vandalism on the National Mall.

via New York Post|

#bubble-soap-protest #federal-prosecution #kentucky

college-basketball5 days ago•15 min saved

Mitchell Transfer Sparks Kentucky's Early Top 25 Rise

Kentucky’s addition of Mark Mitchell from Missouri—part of a broader transfer haul including Milan Momcilovic and Malachi Moreno—helps lift the Wildcats to No. 12 in CBS Sports’ early Top 25 And 1 preseason rankings, with Florida perched at No. 1; the piece notes ongoing transfer-eligibility discussions and other roster moves shaping the 2026-27 outlook.

via CBS Sports|

#college-basketball #college-basketball-rankings #kentucky

sports6 days ago•5 min saved

Kentucky Adds Mark Mitchell as Fifth-Year Eligibility Path Clears

Kentucky landed Mark Mitchell, a versatile forward who previously played for Duke and Missouri, as a court ruling temporarily clears a path for a potential fifth season; his addition shores up the frontcourt and boosts coach Mark Pope's roster ahead of 2026-27, joining Milan Momcilovic and Malachi Moreno as Kentucky pursues a deep, Final Four-caliber roster pending Mitchell's eligibility amid ongoing NCAA lawsuits over five-year eligibility.

via CBS Sports|

#college-basketball #fifth-year-eligibility #kentucky

sports6 days ago•41 min saved

UK lands Missouri forward Mark Mitchell with a fifth-year eligibility boost

Kentucky landed Missouri transfer Mark Mitchell, a 6'9" forward who averaged 18.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game last season, after a court ruling granted him a fifth year of eligibility; UK plans to plug him in as the starting four next to Milan Momcilovic and Malachi Moreno for the 2026-27 season, giving the Wildcats one of the more versatile frontcourts in college basketball.

via On3|

#college-basketball #kentucky #mark-mitchell

us-news7 days ago•388 min saved

Ex-Kentucky athlete pleads guilty to manslaughter in infant's death

A former University of Kentucky student-athlete, Laken Snelling, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in the death of her newborn son, whose body was found wrapped in a towel inside a trash bag in a closet. The Kentucky Medical Examiner ruled the baby was born alive and died by asphyxia of undetermined means. Snelling admitted she deprived the baby of oxygen, hid the evidence, and lied to roommates; sentencing is set for Oct. 16, with up to 10 years for the manslaughter charge.

via NBC News|

#concealing-birth #hiding-evidence #infant-death

politics11 days ago•3 min saved

Beshear calls out McConnell’s health secrecy as Senate recess continues

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he has heard nothing from Mitch McConnell or his aides about the Senate leader’s recovery after a fall, criticizing the lack of transparency as McConnell remains out of public view during a Senate recess. McConnell, who hasn’t voted in person since June 11 and was discharged to continue recovery at his DC home, says doctors found no serious injuries and he will undergo at-home physical therapy while staying engaged with Senate business. Beshear urged more accountability from McConnell and the Republican-led Senate.

via New York Post|

#andy-beshear #health #kentucky

crime11 days ago•2 min saved

Lexington park shooting: teen charged after deadly mass crime

An 18-year-old, Jametrius Griffin, was charged with murder and multiple assault counts after a mass shooting at Charles Young Park in Lexington, Kentucky, that killed 16-year-old Di’Zhon Robertson and wounded four others during the East End Day celebration; Griffin also faces a tampering with evidence charge. The incident was part of nine mass shootings nationwide over the weekend, contributing to a 2026 total of 305 mass shootings and thousands of gun-violence deaths tracked by the Gun Violence Archive, fueling ongoing calls for federal gun-control action.

via The Guardian|

#crime #gun-violence #kentucky

world12 days ago•10 min saved

Bear Breaks Into Kentucky Home, Steals Leftover KFC While Woman Sleeps

A bear broke into a Kentucky home, shattered a glass table, and stole the resident’s leftover dinner—leftovers reportedly attracted the bear as the woman slept—prompting wildlife officials to advise residents to secure food sources and avoid leaving attractants outside.

via The Independent|

#americas #bear #kentucky

us-news12 days ago•24 min saved

Kentucky Farmers Spurn $26M AI Data-Center Bid with Six-Word Rebuttal

Kentucky farmers Delsia Bare and Ida Huddleston rejected a $26.4 million offer from an anonymous AI company believed connected to Meta to sell 534 acres for data centers, after learning the plan would power an AI hub. Bare issued a six‑word rebuff: “Kick rocks and don’t come back.” They said selling the family land could expose them to accountability on judgment day, while some locals weigh potential economic benefits and others pursue lawsuits to block the centers.

via New York Post|

#artificial-intelligence #data-centers #farming

politics-and-government12 days ago•47 min saved

Beshear says McConnell health update still pending

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he’s heard absolutely nothing back from Sen. Mitch McConnell after requesting a health update last month; McConnell has been hospitalized since June after a fall and moved to rehab, and Beshear urged him to address Kentuckians about his ability to serve, criticizing Senate accountability as broken.

via Yahoo|

#beshear #health #kentucky

health13 days ago•46 min saved

Kentucky county on alert as measles case raises outbreak fears

Public health officials in Christian County, Kentucky, are investigating a potentially spreading measles outbreak after a positive test in an unvaccinated patient who exposed many people; Kentucky has not had a measles case since January, and authorities are coordinating with state health departments to identify exposures and advise vaccination with the two-dose MMR schedule to protect at-risk residents.

via Yahoo|

#christian-county #health #kentucky

sports16 days ago•41 min saved

UK Navigates Final 2026-27 Basketball R roster Amid Eligibility Chaos

Kentucky’s men's basketball program is aggressively mapping its final roster spot amid a shifting eligibility landscape and ongoing court rulings. The SEC has cautioned programs to operate under existing NCAA and conference rules as legal decisions unfold, while UK works with compliance to identify permissible transfer targets and schedule meetings with players in the transfer portal. With no blanket waiver for ’22 grads seeking a fifth year, eligibility will be decided in court, leaving top targets like Keyshawn Hall (Auburn) and Cade Tyson (Minnesota) in flux until they officially enter the portal. UK is staying flexible and rule-compliant, awaiting portal entries before any moves, and avoiding recruiting shortcuts as it navigates the evolving landscape.

via On3|

#eligibility #kentucky #ncaa

us-news17 days ago•23 min saved

Kentucky teacher and new mom is first to be charged under grooming law

A Graves County Middle School teacher, Sadie Flores, 25, who recently married and welcomed a daughter, has become Kentucky’s first person charged under a new grooming law that allows preemptive charges before a sexual assault. Police say she allegedly groomed a minor outside the student–teacher relationship, including late-night FaceTime chats and secret meetings; investigators noted the messages were not school-related and involved a parent-initiated complaint. It’s unclear when she will appear in court or if she has entered a plea. The law took effect July 15.

via New York Post|

#arrest #grooming #kentucky

us-news18 days ago•23 min saved

Kentucky teacher arrested under new anti-grooming law for alleged student relationship

A Graves County Middle School teacher, Sadie Flores, 25, was arrested and charged with grooming a minor under Kentucky’s newly enacted anti-grooming law after alleged inappropriate conduct with a student. The investigation involved seizing electronic records and interviewing Flores, with authorities saying the case remains ongoing and district officials emphasizing student safety as a priority.

via New York Post|

#arrest #grooming #kentucky

crime19 days ago•5 min saved

Kentucky middle school teacher charged under new grooming law

A Graves County Middle School teacher, Sadie Flores, 25, was arrested on a Class D felony grooming charge under Kentucky's new anti-grooming law after allegations of an improper relationship with a minor student; investigators seized electronic records and interviewed witnesses as the Graves County Sheriff’s Office and district officials said the investigation is ongoing and student safety remains a priority.

via Fox News|

#crime #grooming #kentucky