The Latest Breaking News from Kentucky

Kentucky threatens to divest from 11 banks over ESG policies

On January 2, Kentucky State Treasurer Allison Ball (R) issued a statement notifying 11 banks that their ESG policies amounted to energy boycotts that harmed the state’s economy according to definitions passed into law last spring. The statement says the banks have 90 days to stop what Kentucky argues are…

Ballotpedia · Jan 10, 2023

A teenage girl was found dead after a mysterious phone call. Two decades later, the case is being reopened

Twilight Crooks disappeared not long after answering a payphone by the Plano County Store in rural Kentucky the day before 9/11. After a frantic two-week search, her body was found — dressed in a sweater no one recognized. Skylar Baker-Jordan reports on a case that seemed impossible to solve, but…

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2023

Kentucky unemployment insurance indexing bill takes effect

An unemployment insurance indexing law in Kentucky took effect January 1, 2023, establishing a 12-week maximum benefit period during periods of low unemployment and a 24-week maximum benefit period during times of high unemployment. The Kentucky House and Senate both voted on March 21, 2022, to override Gov. Andy Beshear’s…

Ballotpedia · Jan 10, 2023

Kentucky Senate approves resolution seeking juvenile justice review

The Kentucky Senate has unanimously approved a resolution expressing serious concerns regarding the operations of the State Department of Juvenile Justice.

WEKU · Jan 7, 2023

Ex-Kentucky governor gives speech, skips filing for old job

Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin added an element of drama to the governor’s race on Friday

The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2023

2023 Kentucky General Assembly session a short one for Senator Ralph Alvarado

Winchester doctor Ralph Alvarado is concluding his current time in the Kentucky General Assembly Friday. Alvarado will take on a new role as commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Health in mid-January.

WEKU · Jan 6, 2023

Plan to cut income tax again advances out of Kentucky House

Plan to cut income tax again advances out of Kentucky House

WEKU · Jan 5, 2023

Liam Coen still undecided on whether he’ll leave Rams for Kentucky

Liam Coen has been offered the offensive coordinator job at Kentucky, but he's still undecided on whether he'll take it

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 5, 2023

The GOP war on green investing

From the U.S. House to state governments, the GOP takes aim at pro-climate finance strategies

Salon · Jan 5, 2023

GOP in shambles — Dems are loving it

Actual bipartisanship was on display in Kentucky — not that anyone noticed amid the toddler tantrum on Capitol Hill

Salon · Jan 5, 2023