Category Archives: Kentucky News
Appalachian recovery programs get millions in federal grants
LOUISVILLE, Ky (AP) - The Appalachian Regional Commission is awarding $9.4 million in grants to 30 projects in a dozen states. The grants will aid programs that address Appalachia's substance abuse cr...
Apr 03, 2021
McConnell urges fellow Republicans to get COVID-19 vaccines
LOUISVILLE, Ky (AP) - Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell urged his fellow Republicans to be vaccinated against COVID-19 during a visit to a hospital in western Kentucky. The Kentucky Republican sa...
Apr 03, 2021
Land sold for resort planned near Kentucky's Red River Gorge
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - A nonprofit group says land is being sold for development of a private, upscale resort near Kentucky's Red River Gorge. Red River Economic Development says a contract has been si...
Apr 03, 2021
Kentucky COVID-19 positivity rate continues to rise
LOUISVILLE, Ky (AP) - Kentucky's COVID-19 test positivity rate has risen to 3.1% after declining steadily for several days. Gov. Andy Beshear reported the development Friday, which comes after he warn...
Apr 03, 2021
Mother charged with murder after toddler ingests fentanyl
COVINGTON, Ky. (AP) - A Kentucky mother has been charged with murder after her 2-year-old son consumed the drug fentanyl. Lauren Ashley Baker told police she "took a shot" of fentanyl Thursday prior t...
Mar 21, 2021
Gov. Beshear Requests Major Disaster Declaration from Federal Government
FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 19, 2021) - Gov. Andy Beshear, on March 19, submitted a request to President Biden asking that a Major Disaster Declaration be issued for the severe winter storm system that impa...
Mar 21, 2021
Kentucky State Police Promotes Thirty Officers into Leadership Roles
FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 19, 2021) - On March 18, Gov. Andy Beshear joined Kentucky State Police (KSP) to recognize the promotion of 30 officers at a ceremony held at the KSP Training Academy. Due to the...
Mar 21, 2021
Patton Museum at Fort Knox to reopen in April
FORT KNOX, Ky. (AP) - Officials say the General George Patton Museum of Leadership at Fort Knox is set to reopen next month with new features. The museum closed to the public in December due to the co...
Mar 20, 2021
Man who killed 2 at supermarket pleads guilty to hate crimes
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - A Kentucky man already serving a life prison sentence for fatally shooting two shoppers at a grocery store has pleaded guilty to federal hate crimes. Federal prosecutors say the...
Mar 20, 2021
Kentucky relaxes virus-related curfew for bars, restaurants
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky's governor has relaxed the coronavirus-related curfew on bars and restaurants. Gov. Andy Beshear says the curfew was being extended one hour, starting Friday. He says ba...
Mar 20, 2021