Opponents of proposed Eastern Kentucky prison buy land at site to try to block project
The prison has been controversial, with some supporting the prospect for jobs but others raising concerns including mass incarceration.
GOP bills would end gender transition care in KY prisons, codify ‘Women’s Bill of Rights’
The bill would affect 67 transgender Kentuckians currently incarcerated who are receiving gender-affirming care via cross-sex ...
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‘Assault day.’ Former officer at KY prison alleges systematic scheme to assault inmates
Senior supervisors at the federal prison in Martin County encouraged staffers to assault prisoners and cover up the crimes, ...
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Kentucky man sentenced to 17 years for shooting at Louisville mayoral candidate in 2022
A Kentucky man who shot at Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg when he was a candidate in 2022 was sentenced Friday to 17 years ...
Kentucky bill would ban gender transition care in state prisons
Mike Wilson wants to end gender transition care in Kentucky prisons with a "Senate priority piece of legislation" that was filed Thursday. Senate Bill 2 would prevent the Department of Corrections ...
29 convicted drug dealers sentenced to 378 total years in prison after large drug ring is dismantled
INDIANAPOLIS — 29 convicted drug dealers have been sentenced to a combined 378 years in federal prison after a major drug ...
Evansville man sentenced for Henderson, Kentucky, teenager's fatal overdose
A federal judge sentenced a 26-year-old Austin Jenkins to serve more than a decade in prison for causing the fatal overdose of a Kentucky teenager.
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Man Sentenced to Over 13 Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Fentanyl Resulting in Death
Austin Jenkins was sentenced today to 13 years and 7 months in federal prison for distribution of fentanyl resulting in death ...
Kentucky lawmaker points to Biden pardons as reason to limit governor powers
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky lawmaker is hoping his quest to limit the pardon powers of governors in his state has ...
'Serial fraudster' sentenced to 10 years in prison for stealing almost $3 million, 5 Indianapolis homes
James Henley pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft, conspiracy to commit access device fraud, money laundering and wire ...
Last of 29 defendants sentenced in Indy-to-Evansville drug trafficking case
A federal judge on Jan. 23 sentenced the twenty ninth and final defendant charged in what prosecutors described as an ...