Kentucky
Here’s where ‘No Kings’ protests are happening in and around Kentucky today
On Saturday, June 14, demonstrators will gather across the Bluegrass State.
It’s the same day a massive military parade is set to take to the streets of Washington in an elaborate showcase of troops, tanks, weapons and aircraft.
The parade, estimated to cost $40 million, coincides with both the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary and President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.
In response to the extravagantly costly display, a mobilization of “No Kings” protests have been organized nationwide.
Here’s what you should know.
What are ‘No Kings’ protests?
The protest organizer’s website describes “No Kings” as a “nationwide day of defiance” in response to Trump and the military parade, saying, “we’re taking action to reject authoritarianism.”
With an emphasis on nonviolent activism, the website outlines the movement’s broad appeal, “from city blocks to small towns,” and makes a promise to battle Trump’s “ego” in a fight for democracy.
“On June 14th, we’re showing up everywhere he isn’t – to say no thrones, no crowns, no kings,” the website reads.
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When and where are protests in Kentucky?
The locations of the June 14 protests scheduled in Kentucky can be found below. Exact locations and more details can be found after signing up on the “No Kings” website.
- Louisville: Noon-4 p.m.
- Bowling Green: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Danville: 10-11 a.m.
- Elton: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Frankfort: Noon-2 p.m.
- Franklin: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Hazard: Noon-3 p.m.
- Henderson: 5:30-7 p.m.
- Hopkinsville: Noon-1:30 p.m.
- Jackson: 5-7 p.m.
- Lexington: Noon-3 p.m.
- Madisonville: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Morehead: Noon-3 p.m.
- Owensboro: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Paducah: 1-2:30 p.m.
- Shelbyville: 1-3 p.m.
When and where are protests in Southern Indiana?
- Madison: 10 a.m.-noon
- New Albany: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Evansville: 1-3 p.m.
When are ‘No Kings’ protests in the Cincinnati area?
Find more Ohio protests at nokings.org.
- Cincinnati: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and noon-4 p.m.
- Hamilton: Noon-2 p.m.
- Loveland: 3-5 p.m.
- Mason: Noon-2 p.m.
- Middletown: Noon-2 p.m.
- West Chester: Noon-2 p.m.
This story was updated to add a video.
Indiana men’s basketball’s non-conference schedule is official. The Hoosiers will take on the likes of Marquette, Kansas State, Louisville and Kentucky in between a slew of buy games:
It’s not exactly the beefiest schedule, but it’s probably appropriate for a group that’ll have to form chemistry on the fly given the roster is entirely new to the program.
It’s hard to say that Indiana’s matchup with Kentucky pops off the screen given it’s been on the schedule for well over a year now, but the first regular season matchup between two of the most historically significant programs to the sport who previously played every single season is worth noting.
With that in mind, we ran a fan poll with the help of our friends at SB Nation to see if fans want to see the Cats on the schedule more consistently moving forward. The results are overwhelming:
It’s fair to say the interest from Indiana’s side is strong, at least among the fanbase. It’s an important rivalry to the program’s history and the seasons since have lost something without Kentucky on the roster.
That’s the verdict on adding Kentucky to the schedule, but what about other historic, name-brand programs? We put together a list of a few others and North Carolina came out as the narrow favorite to be on future Indiana schedules:
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This also makes sense. Indiana and North Carolina have played enough in the regular season and tournament for fans to have developed pretty concrete feelings for the Tar Heels. Duke speaks for itself and there’s already been a home-and-home with Kansas recently. UCLA would’ve been on this list, but that’s a conference game now, so.
Indiana currently sits at +6000 to win the 2026 national championship, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Country music is a way of life for many in Kentucky, and one Eastern Kentucky museum embodies the spirit of the music and Bluegrass State musicians like none other.
In Paintsville, the county seat of Johnson County in far-east Kentucky, the U.S. 23 Country Music Highway Museum highlights the lives and careers of dozens of Kentucky-born stars whose contributions to the country music genre landed them a spot on the Country Music Highway — a stretch of U.S. 23 that winds through Kentucky and is designated as a national scenic byway.
Paintsville is located at the “heart” of the Country Music Highway, making it an apt location for the museum, said Jeremiah Parsons, executive director for Paintsville Tourism, which operates the museum.
“The museum was opened in April of 2005 as a way to encapsulate and forever enshrine those country music artists from the Country Music Highway,” Parsons said. “It’s a way to show the legacy and to continue on their music.”
How the U.S. 23 Country Music Highway Museum honors musicians
The U.S. 23 Country Music Highway Museum has no shortage of artists from the areas surrounding the highway to honor.
“We have more country music artists per capita than anywhere else in the world from this section of highway,” Parsons said.
The museum includes items from the careers of star musicians like Chris Stapleton, Loretta Lynn, Billy Ray Cyrus and many more. All items on display are donated by the artists or their families to ensure authenticity, Parsons said.
A few standout items include Stapleton’s boots, Lynn’s guitars, Tom T. Hall’s upright bass and Ricky Skaggs’ family photos.
While not every artist recognized along the Country Music Highway is represented in the museum, Parsons hopes to change that. The museum has reached its space capacity but is hoping to expand in the coming years to allow space for artists without exhibits, Parsons said.
“The Country Music Highway is very dynamic. We always have rising stars,” he said. “We want to give them their proper space, as well.”
What else to know about the U.S. 23 Country Music Highway Museum
Throughout the year on Thursdays, the museum hosts “Front Porch Pickin’” events where musicians can play for a live crowd.
Admission to the museum is $5, which includes the weekly jam sessions for those who come on Thursday evenings.
For Parsons, commemorating country music in Eastern Kentucky bigger than saluting individuals — it’s about paying homage to the Appalachian region and its people.
“It’s an awesome responsibility because you’ve got a lot that you have to manage,” Parsons said. “It’s also a burden, because you’re making sure that you continue to tell the story of the mountains, of the people and of the legacy of these artists.”
Contact reporter Killian Baarlaer at kbaarlaer@gannett.com or @bkillian72 on X.
FRANKFORT, Ky. — A statewide drug operation has led to hundreds of arrests, targeting suspected drug networks operating in the commonwealth.
On Friday, a news release from Kentucky State Police said the agency’s Operation Summer Heat 2.0 was successful.
“Every Kentuckian should be safe and feel safe, and no Kentucky family should feel the pain of losing a loved one to addiction,” Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Ky., said. “Because of the Kentucky State Police, we are accomplishing both of these goals, and we are thankful for the agency’s dedication to every single one of our commonwealth’s communities.”
All 16 KSP posts participated in the operation.
Here’s a look at preliminary results outlined in the news release:
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197 arrests and 490 charges issued
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The estimated street value of the drugs collected exceeds $640,000
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KSP also confiscated 82 firearms, $181,381 in cash, $200,000 worth of stolen property and also recovered a stolen vehicle
Operation Summer Heat 2.0 led to 197 arrests and $640,000 worth of drugs removed from Kentucky streets. All 16 KSP posts participated in the operation. (Kentucky State Police)
“This mission was about more than making arrests, it was about disrupting the criminal enterprises that threatens the safety and health of Kentuckians,” KSP Commissioner Phillip Burnett Jr. said. “I am proud of our personnel, who worked tirelessly to take these dangerous drugs off the streets and who will continue working to keep every community safe.”
The investigation remains active, and more arrests are expected in the coming weeks.
Last year, Operation Summer Heat saw 206 people arrested and nearly $685,000 worth of drugs removed from Kentucky streets.
KSP urges anyone with information about drug activity to contact one of its 16 posts, or submit an anonymous tip on the agency’s website.
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