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Politics 23 hours ago

Kentucky leaders toast to record-breaking growth in the Bourbon industry

Kentucky's bourbon industry is celebrating a record-breaking year of growth, with Governor Andy Beshear celebrating the $9B windfall Tuesday at the state capitol.

Politics 23 hours ago

Kentucky appropriation meant to cover local matches for federal grants could spin off huge returns

Kentucky lawmakers have proposed a measure that will assist local communities in putting together funds to qualify for federal assistance for projects.

Politics 23 hours ago

Kentucky House delivers $1.3B education funding increase but omits universal pre-K

Kentucky Republicans have passed a budget with large increases to education spending, but Democrats wanted to see guaranteed teacher raises and universal pre-K as part of the package.

Politics 23 hours ago

Pepper spray used on Kentucky juveniles nearly 74 times more than in adult federal prisons, report finds

A report from Kentucky state Auditor Allison Ball found that the state's juvenile justice system lacks clear guidelines regarding the use of force, among other problems.

Politics 23 hours ago

Kentucky House clears measure for moment of silence at start of school day

The Kentucky House easily passed a bill that would instruct public schools to begin the school day with a short period of silent reflection. The bill now moves to the Senate.

Politics 23 hours ago

Updated Kentucky budget with increased school bus funding advances to House

Kentucky House Republicans have proposed an updated budget plan, one key provision of which is that the state would cover more of the costs of student transportation for K-12 schools.

U.S. 23 hours ago

4 shot in 'broad daylight' near downtown Louisville

One person was killed and three were critically injured Wednesday following a shooting in downtown Louisville. Police have not released any information on potential suspects.

Politics 23 hours ago

Kentucky bill would downgrade college IDs as voter identification

A bill that advanced in Kentucky's legislature would downgrade college IDs from a primary to a secondary form of documentation for the purpose of verifying a voter's identity.

U.S. 23 hours ago

Kentucky girl for whom Amber Alert was issued is found, father arrested

The 5-year-old Lela Black, who was reported missing after her mother was killed, was found unharmed. She was with her father, who is suspected of murdering her mother.

Politics 23 hours ago

Kentucky Senate reviews bill aimed at improving student transportation

Democratic Sen. David Yates has introduced legislation aimed at improving student transportation in Kentucky by allowing districts to use district-owned or leased vehicles.

Politics 23 hours ago

Republican-led Kentucky House advances bill to make paid family leave more accessible

The Kentucky state House has overwhelmingly passed House Bill 179, which proposes a voluntary, market-driven approach to expand access to paid family leave.

U.S. 23 hours ago

Amber Alert issued for missing Kentucky girl believed to be with father accused in mother's death

An Amber Alert was issued on Monday for a 5-year-old girl in western Kentucky, suspected to be with her father, who is accused of killing her mother, police say.

Media 23 hours ago

Kentucky kids could soon face classroom cell phone ban thanks to 'common sense' bill: 'Get distractions out'

Kentucky state Rep. Josh Bray told 'Fox & Friends Weekend' about distractions in public schools, urging the need for legislation to curb cell phone usage in classrooms.

Lifestyle 23 hours ago

Kentucky couple adopts baby surrendered at fire station: 'God's hand is absolutely in this'

A baby boy who was surrendered by his biological mother at a Kentucky fire station has officially been adopted after his new parents learned about him two years ago.

U.S. 23 hours ago

Man arrested in Louisville sues police for wrongful arrest, excessive force

Jahmael Benedict, 21, has filed a lawsuit accusing Louisville police officers of wrongful arrest and excessive force. A DOJ probe found Louisville police to be discriminatory.

Politics 23 hours ago

Kentucky House passes 'three-strikes' violent crime bill: 'Reasserting some basic and simple truths'

The Kentucky House passed a sweeping crime bill Thursday that would impose tougher sentences for many offenses and place those committing their third violent felony in jail for life.

Politics 23 hours ago

Kentucky senators weigh dangers of reopening central road through Capitol complex to public

KY lawmakers resumed debate over whether to reopen a road through the center of the state Capitol complex which was closed due to security concerns.

Politics 23 hours ago

Kentucky committee clears mandatory 'moment of silence' bill for schools

Kentucky's Republican-led House Education Committee has passed a bill calling for a mandatory "moment of silence" in public schools each day.

U.S. 23 hours ago

Survivors, victims' families sue gun shop that sold AR-15 to Louisville bank shooter

Survivors and relatives of the deceased in last year's Old National Bank shooting are suing the vendor that sold perpetrator Connor Sturgeon the firearm he used in the attack.

U.S. 23 hours ago

Boy, 2, fatally shot at northern Kentucky home

A two-year-old boy was fatally shot at a home in Kenton County, Kentucky, on Monday afternoon, according to local law enforcement officials.

Politics 23 hours ago

Democratic Gov. Beshear blasts Kentucky House Republicans' spending plan

Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear denounced House Republicans' spending plan, claiming it is insufficient to fund education, Medicaid, natural disaster response, and state employees.

Politics 23 hours ago

Republican-led Kentucky House panel approves 'three-strikes' anti-crime bill

A GOP-led committee in the Kentucky House approved legislation that would keep felons locked up after three violent offenses. Critics say it doesn't address the actual causes of crime.

Politics 23 hours ago

'Survivor' winner turned Kentucky lawmaker apologizes after bill mistakenly allowed sex with first cousins

State Rep. Nick Wilson, R-Ky., apologized for mistakenly omitting first cousins on an anti-incest bill intended to combat cyclical, familial sexual abuse.

Politics 23 hours ago

Kentucky Senate approves proposal to end odd-year elections for state office

The Kentucky Senate approved a proposal to switch state elections to even-numbered years to avoid voter fatigue. Similar measures have been approved before but always die in the House.

Lifestyle 23 hours ago

Kentucky police catch loose pig enjoying a snow day: 'Hefty friend'

The Richmond Police Department in Kentucky posted adorable pictures of a loose pig they found enjoying a snow day. The animal was later reunited with its owner.

U.S. 23 hours ago

Kentucky city beckons space alien visitors by beaming laser invitation toward nearby star

A Kentucky city has come up with an out-of-this-world campaign to promote tourism by beaming a message into space and inviting extraterrestrial visitors.

Politics 23 hours ago

Kentucky Democratic governor and House Republicans clash on teacher raises

Kentucky House GOP proposed spending bills to increase funding to education, public pensions, and infrastructure. Democratic Gov. Beshar thinks teacher raises should be guaranteed.

U.S. 23 hours ago

4 college students camping in Kentucky gorge rescued during snowstorm: ‘Potentially life or death situation’

Rescuers in Kentucky saved four college students who were camping atop Courthouse Rock in Red River Gorge when they became stranded in a winter storm.

U.S. 23 hours ago

20 children hospitalized in Kentucky after collision between school bus, coal truck

20 children and a bus driver were hospitalized Friday following a Letcher County, Kentucky, collision between a school bus and a coal truck.

Politics 23 hours ago

Kentucky Democrat garners bipartisan support for affordable diaper bill

Democratic Kentucky state Sen. Cassie Chambers Armstrong is the lead sponsor of a bill to exempt diapers from the state's 6% sales tax. The bill has received broad bipartisan support.

Politics 23 hours ago

Kentucky Republican reintroduces bill to end odd-year elections

Republican Kentucky state Sen. Chris McDaniel is once again pushing a bill that would amend the state's constitution to allow gubernatorial elections to coincide with presidential ones.