Kentucky’s first medical marijuana crop nears harvest

Nine months after medical marijuana became legal in Kentucky, the state says the first harvest should be ready in the coming weeks, Mason Brighton reports for Spectrum News. Kentucky’s law limits medical marijuana to state residents living with at...

Kentucky soybean harvest begins under shadow of China trade dispute

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Kentucky's top crop is nearing a crisis as the state's nearly 2 million acres of soybeans prepare for harvest amid a trade dispute. China, the biggest buyer of U.S. soybeans, has stopped purchasing American crops in...

First Half Struggles Halt Malone Versus Kentucky Wesleyan

CANTON, Ohio - The Malone University men's soccer team hosted the Kentucky Wesleyan College Panthers in Thursday night's Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) contest at Pioneer Park. The Pioneers lost to the Panthers by a score of 3-0 to fall...

Italy Soccer Serie A Mel Gibson

Frankfort, IN (46041) Today Sunshine and some clouds. Slight chance of an afternoon shower. High 87F. Winds light and variable.. Tonight Some clouds early will give way to generally clear conditions overnight. Slight chance of a shower throughout...

Senate hopeful Morris talks outsider status, advocacy for Western Kentucky in Washington

PADUCAH — Senate hopeful Nate Morris describes himself as an America-first conservative who wholeheartedly supports President Donald Trump's agenda. He’s traveling the state to rally support in his bid to win next year's GOP primary in Kentucky....

KY capybara causes stir at Ohio festival. Are they legal to own in Kentucky?

A Kentucky capybara recently caused controversy when visitors of a state renaissance fair wondered if the rodent was receiving proper care thanks to a viral photo, leading to attention from an animal welfare agency and even questions for the...

Trump calls Democrats ‘the party of hate, evil, and Satan’ in late-night Truth Social rant

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Staff predictions for Kentucky football vs Georgia in week six

The Kentucky Wildcats came into 2025 with one of the most difficult schedules in the country, and it's set to kick into high gear this weekend. The Georgia Bulldogs are the first of three consecutive ranked teams the Wildcats will be facing, and...

Marquette Men’s Soccer Preview: vs Xavier

It’s an eight match league schedule in the Big East.Marquette has played two. That’s one-quarter of the schedule.The Golden Eagles are 0-2-0. The Golden Eagles haven’t scored a goal against a Big East opponent yet this season.It’s not like they’re...

Kentucky Wildcats build super-player versions of themselves

Kentucky is already expected to be very good, Mark Pope building one of the deepest, most talented rosters in college basketball going into year two. It cost a pretty penny — it was apparently the most expensive team in the sport, thanks to NIL —...

Kentucky’s governor on the shutdown and political divisions

Andy Beshear is widely popular in red state Kentucky and he’s considering a run for president. The Democratic governor sat for an interview with NPR’s Steve Inskeep and talked about the federal government shutdown, political divisions, tariffs and...

The SEC Schedule Doesn’t get any Easier for Mizzou Soccer This Weekend

Mizzou soccer started the season at an impressive 4-3-1 record, but the worries of the Southeastern Conference have come to fruition as the Tigers have lost three straight to conference opponents. Now, Mizzou will embark on another tough two-game...

Soccer pairings set: See district, regional schedules for area teams

The No. 2 Trinity and No. 3 St. Xavier boys soccer teams will begin their quests for a Seventh Region title. Sacred Heart is the defending state champion and ranked No. 1 in the state in girls soccer. Kentucky’s high school soccer postseason will...

Hurting Georgia Returns to Action Against Kentucky

ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia Bulldogs are hurting. Kirby Smart doesn’t mind a bit. From his perspective, a crushing loss to Alabama will go a long way toward determining if this team has what it takes to make another championship run. So far, the...

In Every Government Shutdown, the Media Are Eager Democrat Helpers

If the national media can be counted on to spin anything dramatically toward the Democrats, it's a government shutdown. They feel passionately that the Democrats are the Party of Government, and the Republicans are the Haters of Government, so who...

How two doors sparked a religious shift in Kentucky

TOMPKINSVILLE, Ky. (WBKO) — To go or not to go was the question more than 200 years ago at a pioneer church that still stands today as Kentucky’s oldest freestanding log church. The Old Mulkey Meetinghouse, located in present-day Monroe County,...

Florida soccer remains winless in conference play after draw to Kentucky

The Florida Gators soccer team walked into Donald R. Dizney Stadium with the hopes of securing their first SEC victory. However, the trend of ties continued as Florida (4-3-5, 0-3-2 SEC) drew against Georgia (9-1-3, 3-1-1 SEC) Thursday night,...

Arrest citation: Tracking device leads LMPD to their latest copper theft arrest

Two men were arrested Saturday for allegedly stealing copper wire near I-65 and the Gene Snyder Freeway. Louisville's deputy mayor says its thanks to the task force. The arrest citation said officers worked with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet...

HERSTORY! Sacramento Appoints Its First Black Woman City Manager

Maraskeshia Smith makes history in the 175-year-old city The Sacramento City Council appointed Maraskeshia Smith as city manager, making her the first Black woman in the position. Following a nationwide search that began in January with more than...

Kentucky man arrested for abusing infant, blames social media for rib fractures

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A 26-year-old Hardin County man is accused of abusing his two-month-old infant. Austin Webster was arrested Oct. 1, after the child was taken to Norton Children's Hospital with three "three bilateral healing rib...