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April 15, 2024

On this day in history, April 15, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln passes away

President Abraham Lincoln died on this day, April 15, 1865, about nine hours after he was shot by actor John Wilkes Booth. Lincoln and his wife had been watching a play at Ford's Theatre in D.C.

April 10, 2024

Kentucky governor vetoes sweeping criminal justice bill, says it would hike incarceration costs

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed a criminal justice bill for what he said would be its "tremendous fiscal impact" without accompanying fiscal analysis.

April 10, 2024

Cicada invasion: An ‘amazing’ American phenomenon and bonanza for anglers

The U.S. is expecting an invasion of noisy mating cicadas in the coming weeks, which will pose nuisance for some gardeners and an opportunity for others like anglers.

April 9, 2024

Kentucky dad hacks Hawaii to fake death rather than pay 6-figure child support debt

Prosecutors say a Kentucky computer hacker broke into Hawaii's death registry and faked his demise to avoid paying more than $116,000 in child support to his ex.

April 8, 2024

McConnell, back in Kentucky, talks about life in the Senate after leaving longtime leadership post

Mitch McConnell, the 'longest-serving Senate leader in history,' spoke in Kentucky last week about his decision to step down from his role in November.

April 8, 2024

Solar eclipse: Researchers warn about increased risk of deadly crashes during spectacle

Researchers are urging solar eclipse chasers visiting the path of totality to be cautious on their travels, citing a 31% increase in fatal accidents during the 2017 eclipse.

April 3, 2024

Nashville Easter brunch shooting suspect is arrested in Kentucky

Anton Rucker has been arrested in Princeton, Kentucky following the deadly Easter brunch shooting on Sunday at Roasted Salemtown in Nashville, Tennessee.

April 2, 2024

Alabama Sen. Katie Britt cites friendship with Democrats in calling for more respectful discourse

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt said Tuesday, on a visit to the hometown of Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, that she considers some Democratic colleagues among her 'greatest friends' in the Senate.

March 29, 2024

Kentucky lawmakers approve bill to fill Senate vacancy by special election rather than by Democratic governor

Kentucky lawmakers have approved a bill that would cause a state Senate vacancy to be filled by a special election rather than by the choice of the governor.

March 28, 2024

Kentucky bill calling for harsher criminal penalties heads to governor's desk

Kentucky lawmakers on Thursday gave final approval to a sweeping criminal justice bill, heading to Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear's desk after the state House passed it in a 75-23 vote.