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Pressure mounts for details after investigation into Harless killing comes up short Former officials have demanded release of the warrant and evidence after a grand jury declined to indict the officers involved.

More than a year after London Police fatally shot Doug Harless in his home, late at night, just before Christmas, officials have still not named the officers or released the underlying warrant.

Very glad @austinrramsey.bsky.social is all over this case, which needs all the scrutiny it can get:

Moody’s downgrades FCPS credit ratings, citing ‘weak governance and budget management’ Moody’s ratings says the district has $938 million in outstanding debt.

Moody’s ratings says the district has $938 million in outstanding debt.

As Senate Temperature Czar Emerita, I'll see what I can do. 😎

Reminder that a president can't just "announce" a permanent new DHS secretary by fiat; Mullin still has to get confirmed by the Senate. He needs 50 senators to support him (and there's a very good chance he'll get that).

Donald J. Trump @realDonald Trump I am pleased to announce that the Highly Respected United States Senator from the Great State of Oklahoma, Markwayne Mullin, will become the United States Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), effective March 31, 2026. The current Secretary, Kristi Noem, who has served us well, and has had numerous and spectacular results (especially on the Border!), will be moving to be Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas, our new Security Initiative in the Western Hemisphere we are announcing on Saturday in Doral, Florida. I thank Kristi for her service at "Homeland." Serving 10 years in the United States House of Representatives, and 3 in the Senate, Markwayne has done a tremendous job representing the wonderful People of Oklahoma, where I won all 77 out of 77 Counties — in 2016, 2020, and 2024! A MAGA Warrior, and former undefeated professional MMA fighter, Markwayne truly gets along well with people, and knows the Wisdom and Courage required to Advance our America First Agenda. As the only Native American in the Senate, Markwayne is a fantastic advocate for our incredible Tribal Communities. Markwayne will work tirelessly to Keep our Border Secure, Stop Migrant Crime, Murderers, and other Criminals from illegally entering our Country, End the Scourge of Illegal Drugs and, MAKE AMERICA SAFE AGAIN. Markwayne will make a spectacular Secretary of Homeland Security. Thank you for your attention to this matter! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP 865 ReTruths 2.64k Likes Mar 05, 2026, 1:41 PM

NEWS: President Trump says Sec. Kristi Noem is out at DHS.

Trump also says that Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin will be his next nominee for secretary of DHS, although Trump doesn't word it that way.

Finally, he says Noem will have a new federal role in a new initiative soon to be announced.

New bill would raise Kentucky sports betting age to 21, ban some prop bets Fantasy contests also would be legalized and regulated by Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corp.

Fantasy contests also would be legalized and regulated by Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corp.

Today was the last day to file bills in the Kentucky House, and the final total of bills is 938. For those wagering, the unders (1,000) win. #kyga26

Florence ICE detainee dead after untreated tooth infection, official says An ICE detainee, who had been at a Florence detention center for four months, died Monday following an untreated tooth infection.

An ICE detainee in Arizona has died of a TOOTH INFECTION after it went untreated for weeks, a local official says. He was a Haitian asylum seeker imprisoned in Florence, Arizona. @emilybregel.bsky.social reports.
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Kentuckians know a bad constitutional amendment when they see one, summarized or not | Opinion Linda Blackford: Senate Bill 262 would allow lengthy constitutional amendment proposals to be summarized on the ballot.

Linda Blackford: Senate Bill 262 would allow lengthy constitutional amendment proposals to be summarized on the ballot.

Meanwhile, at The Associated Press:

City emails show why Lexington mayor’s street was cleared quickly after Winter Storm Fern Social media posts during Winter Storm Fern accused the mayor of getting special treatment from the city’s road crews. Here’s what city officials say happened.

More "gutter-level" journalism, at your service!

From @adrianpbryant.bsky.social:

YouTube video by Andy Barr for Senate DEPORTED

Andy Barr, who is running for Senate, has a second pro-ICE ad out.

"... these domestic terrorists stalk them, assault them, and obstruct law and order. Everyone hates a tragedy, but I’m just going to say it.

These liberal idiots are putting themselves in harms way, and everyone else too."

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150 years later, meat falls from the sky again in this Kentucky county The Kentucky Meat Shower Festival was held over the weekend in Bath County, commemorating a strange occurrence in Kentucky.

The Kentucky Meat Shower Festival was held over the weekend in Bath County, commemorating a strange occurrence in Kentucky.

Agreed. Looks like the proper breading-to-onion ratio.

Greg Bovino, other federal agents investigated for Operation Metro Surge actions Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said her office is already investigating 17 incidents involving potential unlawful conduct by federal agents.

The DA in Minneapolis is investigating Bovino and others.

I'm obsessed with the fact that is how someone, apparently, knowingly posed for a photo in the New York Times. Just holding his onion ring like it's a fish he caught.

Lexington judge facing impeachment calls attempt ‘frivolous’ The judge said the impeachment petition, filed by a former state lawmaker, lacked an affidavit, making it null.

The judge said the impeachment petition, filed by a former state lawmaker, lacked an affidavit, making it null.

Former Bardstown Bourbon Co. employee says boss used gay slurs, bullied women In an interview with the Herald-Leader, the former employee detailed claims of sexism, bullying, homophobia at the high-profile distillery.

One of at least four women who filed complaints about their treatment at Bardstown Bourbon Company, the subject of a whistleblower employment discrimination lawsuit, told the Herald-Leader her boss used gay slurs and bullied a younger woman to drink at a company event.

Part 2:

Inside Bardstown Bourbon Company: CEO ousted at least a half-dozen women executives A whistleblower lawsuit filed by company’s former HR vice president claims CEO created a toxic culture that included racism and bullying.

Absolutely wild duo of stories from Janet Patton this morning on allegations of sexism, racism, transphobia, falsified safety records, state alcohol violations and more at Bardstown Bourbon Company.

Part 1:

After this long, I shouldn't be shocked at what people say when they think no one else will know, but alas.

Once again reminding you that if you send a journalist a nasty note or create an "anonymous" user name to leave hateful comments on a news website using your *work* email address... we can see that!

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Jonathan Karl: Pres Trump told me tonight the US had identified possible candidates to take over Iran, but they were killed in the initial attack. "The attack was so successful it knocked out most of the candidates," Trump told me. "It's not going to be anybody that we were thinking of because they are all dead. Second or third place is dead."

“So successful”

What to know about names such as 'Operation Epic Fury' The Defense Department teased the name "Operation Epic Fury" to describe U.S. and Israeli airstrikes against Iran.

The Defense Department teased the name "Operation Epic Fury" to describe U.S. and Israeli airstrikes against Iran.

Investigators solve 30-year-old cold case of KY girl who was abducted, killed Advancements in DNA testing led investigators to a potential suspect, who admitted to the crime during an interview.

It's hard to overstate how much Morgan Violi's kidnapping and murder shook Bowling Green when it happened in 1996. I really hope this leads to some much-needed closure and overdue justice. Just an incredibly heartbreaking story.

Fayette school board chair says lawmaker’s attempt to remove him is unconstitutional Lawyers for FCPS board chair Tyler Murphy say attempts to remove him from office are improper and meritless.

In a 30-page response made public Thursday, lawyers for Fayette County Board of Education chairman Tyler Murphy argue that a state lawmaker’s attempt to remove him from office is unconstitutional.

Other states that have ballot summaries on the ballot instead of the actual text have seen tons of litigation over how those summaries are written. Ohio's anti-gerrymandering measure lost because of misleading ballot language.

If passed, this measure could lead to those fights coming to KY.

Nurul Amin Shah Alam, Blind Rohingya refugee dumped by CBP, dies in cold "They just left him."

"He cannot use a phone. He doesn’t know his address, he doesn’t know phone numbers, he can’t communicate, he can’t see. And they just left him.”