The Latest Breaking News from Kentucky

Judge temporarily blocks Kentucky’s near-total abortion ban

A judge cleared the way Thursday for abortions to resume in Kentucky, temporarily blocking the state’s near-total ban on the procedure that was triggered by the Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022

Biden cut anti-abortion deal with Mitch

"This is some bullsh*t," said Democratic Senate candidate Charles Booker, calling it a "complete slap in the face"

Salon · Jun 30, 2022

With Roe overturned, state constitutions are now at the center of the abortion fight

In a sense, what was one battleground has become 50, as advocates on both sides of the abortion issue race to put the issue before state constitutions. Half a dozen lawsuits are already in court.

WEKU · Jun 29, 2022

‘An unspoken epidemic’: Homicide rate increase for Black women rivals that of Black men

Five Black women and girls were killed each day in 2020, most of them with guns. Gender violence must be at the center of the gun debate, advocates say

The Guardian - US · Jun 25, 2022

PHOTOS: Jabari Smith, Tari Eason, TyTy Washington Jr. drafted by Rockets

Thursday was a banner night for Auburn’s Jabari Smith, LSU’s Tari Eason, and Kentucky’s TyTy Washington Jr., who were drafted in the NBA’s 2022 first round by the Rockets.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 24, 2022

Owners of candle factory damaged in tornado plan expansion

The company that operated a Kentucky candle factory leveled by a deadly tornado last winter is planning to ramp up production

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2022

Brit scuba instructor stuck in US hospital after suffering stroke and nearly drowning

Gareth Crouth, 42, suffered a stroke which led him to fall into a swimming pool and nearly drown while visiting a friend in Kentucky, in the US, last week

Daily Mirror · Jun 23, 2022

Northumberland family desperate to raise funds to bring scuba instructor home - 'nightmare' stroke and swimming pool accident left him stranded in US hospital

Gareth Crouth is in hospital in the States after suffering horrific injuries while visiting friends in Kentucky. Without insurance, it'll cost thousands to bring him home.

Chronicle Live · Jun 23, 2022

John Clay: Is there more anticipation for UK football than UK basketball?

We might be experiencing one of those rare summer occurrences in the Bluegrass, one in which there is more anticipation for the upcoming University of Kentucky football season than the UK basketball season.

Tribune News Service · Jun 20, 2022

GOP candidates undeterred after rival wins Trump endorsement

Kentucky gubernatorial hopeful Ryan Quarles is doubling down on his grassroots Republican strategy

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022