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What is “restricted ammunition” under Kentucky law?


What is “restricted ammunition” under Kentucky law?

(WKYT)—The good question of the day is: What is restricted ammunition? Kentucky state law prohibits two types of ammunition, but only when used in a crime. KRS 527.080 Use of prohibited ammunition in the commission of a crime states: “A person is guilty of using restricted ammunition during the commission of a crime if he […]

How were the famous horses at the corners of Versailles and Alexandria chosen?


How were the famous horses at the corners of Versailles and Alexandria chosen?

(WKYT)—The good question of the day is: “The Versailles-Alexandria cross has a wall on every corner. On every corner are the names of famous thoroughbred racehorses. Secretariat, Seattle Slew, Citation and Alysheba. Three of them are Triple Crown winners. Why is Alysheba and not Affirmed on the fourth wall?” If you go by order of […]

When is it safe to enter a multi-lane roundabout?


When is it safe to enter a multi-lane roundabout?

(WKYT) – In today’s Good Question, Austin asks: Roundabouts are becoming more common throughout the Bluegrass State. However, in multi-lane roundabouts, I notice that Kentuckians have difficulty and often pull out in front of cars in the outside lane of the roundabout. My question is: When is it safe to enter a multi-lane roundabout? A […]

Can the president and vice president belong to different parties?


Can the president and vice president belong to different parties?

(WKYT) – In today’s Good Question, Tony asks: “Has there ever been, or could there be, a case where the president and vice president are from different parties?” This could and has happened in the past, but it is unlikely to happen again. In the first presidential election, there were no vice-presidential candidates. This was […]

What is the definition of a mass shooting?


What is the definition of a mass shooting?

(WKYT)—The good question of the day is: What is the definition of a mass shooting? One of the problems with reporting on shootings like the one we saw in Lexington earlier this morning is that there is no official definition of a mass shooting. Different sources set different criteria. For example, in a report on […]

When should other drivers stop for school buses?


When should other drivers stop for school buses?

(WKYT) – In today’s Good Question, Debbie asks: “I saw a graphic on the news today showing school opening times in certain counties in August. Why don’t school holidays in the state of Kentucky start and end on the same day in all 120 counties?” There are 120 counties, but the Department of Education says […]