LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – On the latest edition of Kentucky Newsmakers, WKYT’s Bill Bryant talks with candidate for Kentucky’s Sixth Congressional District Erin Petrey and Visit Lex President Mary Quinn Ramer.

Erin Petrey is one of several candidates running for the Democratic nomination for Kentucky’s sixth House District. She discusses what she would do in Congress

Later, Mary Quinn Ramer discusses the state of tourism in Lexington.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – A former Kentucky education commissioner is out of a superintendent job he took in California.

A joint statement from the Governing Board of the Laguna Beach Unified School District and Jason Glass said Glass and the district has reached a mutual agreement to conclude his service.

Glass will be superintendent until the end of May, and the district thanked him for his service and dedication to the students, staff and families of the district.

“Dr. Glass expresses gratitude for the opportunity to serve this exceptional community and wishes the District continued success,” the statement said.

Serving as the Commonwealth’s education commissioner for three years, Glass had resigned from the position in 2023.

Glass had cited anti-LGBTQ laws and changes to future commissioner of education confirmation procedures as reasons for his departure

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – A former spokesperson for the Kentucky Fraternal Order of Police pleaded guilty Thursday to wire fraud after stealing thousands of dollars from the union and fellow officers.

Ryan Straw entered his plea at the Eastern District federal courthouse in Kentucky.

Straw was under investigation for embezzlement as of last November, according to a letter from the FOP board.

According to that letter, Straw convinced other officers to give him money for an investment club. That money was never invested. Straw was also suspected of taking funds from the lodge itself.

The FOP gave Straw the chance to return the money, but he did not.

Straw previously conducted media interviews and spoke about police matters, including accountability issues at the state level.

He faces a maximum of 20 years in prison, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Sentencing is pending.