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GOP candidates for governor make last campaign stops before Election Day

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1 year ago

May 16, 2023

GOP candidates for governor make last campaign stops before Election Day

KENTUCKY (WKYT) – Fates and futures of the Kentucky political landscape could be decided in the next 24 hours.

It’s down to the wire, and Republican candidates for governor are making their final pushes before polls open Tuesday morning.

State Auditor Mike Harmon made some stops in eastern Kentucky to visit with voters.

“One of the things I did learn that maybe I didn’t hear as much in some of the other races when I come to the East. People in the East tell me they are forgotten. When I travel to the West, the people in the West tell me they’re forgotten. So, it’s important that we don’t forget any aspect of our state,” said Harmon.

Somerset Mayor Alan Keck visited the mountains reminding those who live there that they matter and that he would like their support.

This is home. You know, Somerset and Pulaski County, we feel like we’re part of Eastern Kentucky even though we might not be in mountains per se. This is my home turf. This is my home region, and so often, the people in Eastern Kentucky feel neglected or left out. I know, specifically with the recent issues, that has been the case. They feel left behind, and that’s not going to be the case for me if I’m governor,” said Keck.

Attorney General Daniel Cameron spent the afternoon in Lexington, never mentioning his opponents and focusing solely on his campaign thus far.

“We’ve got a couple hours before the polls open tomorrow, and we feel strongly that we’re in a position to win on May 16 and feel greatly encouraged by the number of people praying for us and supporting us in this endeavor, said Cameron.

Former Ambassador Kelly Craft also paid a visit to central Kentucky but lobbed criticism over the Kentucky border.

“I am tired of losing jobs to Tennessee, and I have told Governor Lee I’m going to introduce a third new sport into the Southeastern Conference. Matt Jones is going to have to talk about the economy in the fall because we’re going to beat Tennessee on the football field, the basketball court, and the economy,” said Craft.

Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles says his journey has included a grassroots approach, visiting all 120 counties in the state and meeting people in their backyards and hometowns.

“I have enjoyed the last year of my life, traveling the back roads of Kentucky, learning firsthand about the issues that affect all Kentuckians, and I feel that for me, the timing is right for somebody with some dirt on their boots to serve as Governor of Kentucky,” said Quarles.

On Tuesday you will be required to visit your assigned precinct.

If you are not sure where that is, the info is posted on the Secretary of State’s website.

Kentucky is a closed primary state, so you will only be able to vote with your party.

Those not registered as a Republican or a Democrat may still be able to vote in the special election.

Polls are open from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. local time.

Everyone who is in line by 6 will be allowed to cast a ballot, and you will be required to provide photo identification.

Kentucky does not allow for same-day registration.

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Kentucky remains in the mix for AJ Dybantsa

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4 hours ago

July 27, 2024

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Kentucky remains in the mix for AJ Dybantsa

Mark Pope and his staff are looking for their signature win in the high school recruiting world in the 2025 class. For a while it seemed that Will Riley would be that win, but he ultimately reclassified to 2024 and ended up at Illinois.

Now, the Kentucky Wildcats are looking to find a new recruit to become that first victory on the recruiting trail.

There would be no bigger win, however, than securing the commitment of the No. 1 overall recruit in the 2025 class, AJ Dybantsa.

For some time, it seemed that Lexington was a strong contender for Dybantsa under John Calipari, but now it appears this recruitment has opened up quite a bit.

In a recent interview with Joe Tipton of On3, Dybantsa broke down some of his recruitment and had this to say about UK and the new Coach Pope era:

“I talked to Mark (Pope),” Dybantsa told Tipton. “I went on a Zoom with him but I got the offer on a call. Went on a Zoom with him, Jason Hart, and they were just talking about what they have in store and hopefully get me on a visit. He was in Istanbul, Turkey (to see me with USA Basketball).”

Outside of Kentucky, it appears that BYU, Arkansas, Baylor, UCONN, Alabama, Auburn, Duke, and several others are the schools to monitor as his recruitment starts to move into the visit portion.

Luckily for the Cats, this recruitment also seems to be far from over, as Dybantsa pointed to a late winter or early spring timeframe for him to make his commitment. His father confirmed that timeline in a conversation with Jacob Polacheck of KSR, pointing to February as a time we could see a commitment come.

The other good part of that conversation? His father guaranteed that his son would play in college.

“I guarantee he will play in college,” Ace Dybantsa told Polacheck. “He wants the experience of a college year. He promised his momma. Once you promise your momma, it’s hard to break that promise.”

We all know Kentucky’s recruiting history, which has been built upon for the last 15 seasons. Although it won’t be filled with 5-star talent every season, Pope and his staff will have to continue to try to reel in these players.

If they can get him on campus, it sounds like the Cats would still have a legitimate shot.

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How many unlawful camping citations were issued in Lexington in the first week of the ‘Safer Kentucky Act’ being in effect?

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11 hours ago

July 27, 2024

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How many unlawful camping citations were issued in Lexington in the first week of the ‘Safer Kentucky Act’ being in effect?

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – It has been 11 days since House Bill 5, a law better known as the Safer Kentucky Act, went into effect.

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We are looking at how many citations were issued for unlawful camping in lexington in its first week.

The lexington police department says six citations for illegal camping were issued over the first four days of the law going into effect.

Those citations followed 33 calls to lexington police.

There were no “warnings” issued in the four days.

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Kentucky city named as one of best places for families to live

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July 26, 2024

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Kentucky city named as one of best places for families to live

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WKYT) – A central Kentucky city has been named as one of the best places for families to live.

Fortune recently ranked Georgetown 40th on its list of the 50 best places for families.

Fortune analyzed more than 2,000 cities across the country. The publication says the ones that made it to the top scored high on things like health care, education, affordability, and resources for seniors.

Fortune cited Georgetown’s location in Kentucky’s prosperous Golden Triangle, quality educational options, and job opportunities at Toyota Georgetown as among the reasons for the city’s high ranking.

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