The Latest Breaking News from Kentucky

Early voting produced large crowds in both urban and rural voting locations

Early voting across Kentucky is in the books. Voters cast their ballots over three days last week. In Powell County, Clerk Jackie Everman said just under a thousand people voted in-person

WEKU · Nov 7, 2022

Flu, RSV and strep are forcing more Kentucky school districts to close

Flu, RSV and strep are forcing more Kentucky school districts to close

WEKU · Nov 7, 2022

Kentucky candidates make final pitches ahead of election

Republican Sen. Rand Paul is stressing his faith in a “hands off” federal government in final campaigning across Kentucky

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2022

Here are the places where abortion is on the ballot (in one way or another) this week

Abortion is on the ballot in California, Kentucky, Michigan, Montana and Vermont, but it's also playing a major role in races for governor, attorney general and state supreme courts nationwide.

WEKU · Nov 7, 2022

Meditate wins Juvenile Fillies’ Turf on big day for Europeans at Breeders’ Cup

European-trained runners won the three turf races on the first day of the Breeders’ Cup meeting in Kentucky, with Meditate’s victory in the Juvenile Fillies’ Turf the highlight

The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2022

Money from interests groups floods into Kentucky nonpartisan judicial races

Money from interests groups floods into Kentucky nonpartisan judicial races

WEKU · Nov 4, 2022

Violent crime on the minds of Louisville mayoral candidates

Crime in Kentucky’s largest city has taken center stage in the race for mayor of Louisville

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2022

‘Breaking our way.’ Kentucky's Comer, Massie eye GOP House gains, weigh priorities after midterms

WASHINGTON — Rep. James Comer of Kentucky said he expects Republicans to gain 30 House seats in Tuesday’s midterm elections, easily clearing the six necessary for the GOP to capture control of the chamber.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Nov 4, 2022

Some survivors of tornadoes and flooding can have diplomas and credentials replaced for free

Some survivors of tornadoes and flooding can have diplomas and credentials replaced for free

WEKU · Nov 4, 2022

Fifth district congressional race finds a first-time candidate battling the dean of the U.S. House

The race for the fifth district congressional seat features a first-time candidate against the House of Representatives’ most senior member. The large southeastern Kentucky district has been a Republican stronghold for decades.

WEKU · Nov 4, 2022