Category Archives: Kentucky News
2 plead guilty to charges stemming from inmate assault
(Pexels, File) WEST LIBERTY, Ky. (AP) - Two former correctional officers at an eastern Kentucky prison have pleaded guilty to charges related to the assault of a restrained inmate, authorities said. J...
Apr 15, 2023
Gov. Beshear's request for federal disaster declaration approved by President Biden
(WCLU NEWS FILE PHOTO) FRANKFORT - Gov. Andy Beshear announced that on Monday, President Joe Biden approved his initial request for federal aid to assist with recovery efforts in 76 counties adversely...
Apr 13, 2023
Gov. Beshear's request for federal disaster declaration approved by President Biden
(WCLU NEWS FILE PHOTO) FRANKFORT - Gov. Andy Beshear announced that on Monday, President Joe Biden approved his initial request for federal aid to assist with recovery efforts in 76 counties adversely...
Apr 13, 2023
Casualties reported, police presence in downtown Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Police are reporting "multipole casualties" as they respond to a shooting in a bank building in downtown Louisville. The Louisville Metro Police Department said Monday on Twitte...
Apr 10, 2023
3 tornadoes, 1 death confirmed around Louisville, Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - The National Weather Service said Thursday it was surveying damage from three EF-1 tornadoes that touched down in Kentucky. According to preliminary information, tornadoes hit t...
Apr 07, 2023
Short but active session of Kentucky General Assembly adjourns
FILE - Kentucky Senator Damon Thayer (R), Majority Floor Leader (WCLU NEWS FILE PHOTO) By: Kentucky Legislative Research Commission FRANKFORT - While the 2023 legislative session may have opened to te...
Apr 03, 2023
Gov. Beshear Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Severe Weather
(NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE in LOUISVILLE) FRANKFORT - Friday afternoon Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency ahead of severe weather that is expected to begin this evening in Western Kentucky...
Mar 31, 2023
Beshear signs bipartisan bills, with campaign looming
FILE - Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear addresses reporters during a press conference in Frankfort, Ky., Nov. 15, 2022. Beshear joined with Republican lawmakers to sign historic measures Friday, March 31, 2...
Mar 31, 2023
AAA: April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Submitted to WCLU News AAA reminds motorists: "Don't Drive Intoxicated. Don't Drive Intexticated." Distracted driving continues to be a danger to everyone on U.S. roads. National Highway Traffic Safet...
Mar 31, 2023
Mail-in absentee ballot portal opens Saturday ahead of Kentucky primary
(WCLU NEWS FILE PHOTO) Brennan Crain and Luke Pierce contributed to this report. GLASGOW - Eligible voters across Kentucky can request mail-in absentee ballots starting Saturday, April 1 when the stat...
Mar 31, 2023