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‘No Kings on Presidents Day’: Anti-Trump protestors rally at Kentucky Capitol

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kentuckylantern.com – Jamie Lucke – 2025-02-17 15:39:00

‘No Kings on Presidents Day’: Anti-Trump protestors rally at Kentucky Capitol

by Jamie Lucke, Kentucky Lantern
February 17, 2025

FRANKFORT — Bundled up against sub-freezing cold and hoisting homemade signs, more than 200 people gathered in front of the Kentucky Capitol Monday for the second anti-Trump rally in as many weeks.

The event was part of “No Kings on Presidents Day” protests around the country organized by the 50501 Movement which first held anti-Trump protests in all 50 states on Feb. 5. 

Sherman Fracher of Harrodsburg turned out for the “No Kings on Presidents Day” protest at the Capitol in Frankfort. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Jamie Lucke)

Victor Fain of Elizabethtown, who also attended the Feb. 5 rally in Frankfort, said the Monday gathering appeared to have attracted more people. Explaining why he was there, Fain said, “I feel like this administration is uniquely dangerous. Trump has radicalized me.”

Since taking office Jan. 20, Republican President Donald Trump has moved swiftly through executive orders and federal workforce reductions to remake the government. The president empowered billionaire Elon Musk to cut personnel and costs and make other changes in federal agencies via the Trump-created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Trump’s actions are being challenged in multiple lawsuits, including one joined by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear challenging Trump’s freeze on federal payments, which Beshear said is affecting Medicaid, the Appalachian Regional Commission and the Abandoned Mine Lands program in Kentucky. “We deserve to be able to rely on the agreements that a federal government has made, regardless of what party is in power,” Beshear said last week in announcing he had joined the suit filed by Democratic state attorneys general.

Sherman Fracher of Harrodsburg, who hoisted a sign that said “No Kings,” told the Lantern, “We  have to do something. We can’t just sit by and watch it crumble. They have to know we’re not just going to lie down and let them take the government.”

Between chants of “We will not let freedom die” and “This is what America looks like,” the crowd was urged by speakers to contact their representatives in Congress to register their opposition to the Trump agenda.

The Kentucky legislature was not in session Monday.

Susan Goddard, of Franklin and Woodford counties, turned out for the protest as Lady Liberty. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Jamie Lucke)

Kentucky Lantern is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Kentucky Lantern maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Jamie Lucke for questions: info@kentuckylantern.com.

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WKU VB: WKU Falls to Drake in Five Sets

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www.wnky.com – WNKY Staff – 2025-09-01 18:10:00

SUMMARY: WKU Volleyball lost a close 3-2 match against Drake after pushing them to five sets. Freshman Kaira Knox led offensively with 21 kills and was named WKU Invitational MVP, while junior Gabby Weihe dominated defensively with a career-high eight blocks in the match. The Hilltoppers excelled in sets one and three but fell short in sets two, four, and the decisive fifth. Defensive specialist Tayler Baron added 16 digs and earned all-tournament honors alongside Knox. WKU improves to 2-1 overall and will next compete at Marquette, facing Marquette, #24 Dayton, and Buffalo on the road.

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McIvor named CUSA Offensive Player of the Week for second straight week

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www.wnky.com – WNKY Staff – 2025-09-01 12:56:00

SUMMARY: WKU quarterback Maverick McIvor was named Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week for the second consecutive time in 2025. In a 55-6 win over North Alabama, McIvor threw for 305 yards and five touchdowns in just two and a half quarters, marking the best half by a CUSA QB since 2022. Through two games, he has 706 passing yards, eight touchdowns, and one rushing score. WKU leads CUSA and ranks nationally in multiple offensive categories. The Hilltoppers, undefeated with 96 points scored, will play their first road game at Toledo Saturday, streamed on ESPN+.

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LMPD: 2 dead after 4 vehicle collision on Dixie Highway

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www.youtube.com – WLKY News Louisville – 2025-09-01 08:25:32

SUMMARY: A deadly four-vehicle collision on Dixie Highway near Valley Station in Louisville resulted in two fatalities. The crash occurred Sunday morning when a southbound car changed lanes, hitting another vehicle, then crossed into oncoming traffic, striking a third car before crashing into a utility pole. The first vehicle’s driver died at the scene; the third vehicle’s driver died later at the hospital. The other two drivers were unharmed. The crash shut down both directions of Dixie Highway for hours. Neighbors described the area as dangerous and hope the tragedy prompts safety improvements, such as adding stoplights, to prevent future accidents.

LMPD: 2 dead after 4 vehicle collision on Dixie Highway

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