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Kentucky Records Its First 2026 Measles Case in a Fully Vaccinated Person as Statewide Count Climbs to 53

Kentucky reports its first 2026 measles case after two MMR doses, as the count hits 53. What a breakthrough case means for vaccinated families.

Medical Daily · Sep 23

Kid Rock-Billed Freedom Fest Cancelled for a Third Time Since 2023, When It Was Pulled Twice in Three Weeks

Freedom Fest cancelled again: Eric Deters has scrapped his free Kentucky rally. Learn who he blames for the shortfall and what he plans next.

International Business Times UK · Sep 23

$167 million Kentucky lottery winner can’t stop getting arrested since his win last year, and he was just arrested for the fifth time

Boon for one is a bane for another.

We Got This Covered · Sep 22

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Kentucky mother tries to pick up special-needs son for doctor’s appointment, only for school to refuse: ‘Power tripping’

"I tried to be understanding.”

We Got This Covered · Sep 22

Kentucky Powerball winner arrested for fifth time after Walmart car park incident

James Farthing, a Kentucky man who won a $167.3 million Powerball jackpot in April 2025, has been arrested for the fifth time since claiming the prize. The latest arrest took place on September 20, 2026, after deputies reportedly found him asleep inside a running Ford Mustang in a Walmart car…

The Times of India · Sep 22

Passed out at Walmart: Kentucky’s record $167M Powerball winner busted again

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The Independent UK · Sep 22

Kentucky man who took home $167 million lottery jackpot is arrested again

James Farthing, 51, was arrested after police found him intoxicated and asleep in running car in a Walmart parking lot

The Independent UK · Sep 21

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Kentucky woman says she showed a Walmart worker her receipt and asked, ‘What have I not paid for?’ before being banned for a year

“You should be in handcuffs right now.”

We Got This Covered · Sep 20

Jimmy Kimmel on Mitch McConnell’s return: ‘They’re just wheeling him around like a statue in a wax museum’

Late-night hosts discussed the Kentucky senator’s return after a months-long absence, Trump’s dismissal of AI threats and the ongoing war with Iran

The Guardian - US · Sep 18

29 Stunning Images Of Space Captured From A Suburban Backyard By David Joyce

Today, we’d like to introduce you to David Joyce, a self-taught astrophotographer from Lexington, Kentucky, known as 'AstroDavido' on Instagram. He captures the universe from his own backyard, working under light-polluted suburban skies. Despite the conditions, he has photographed galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and planets, some of them millions of…

Bored Panda · Sep 18

Mitch McConnell gets ‘Weekend at Bernie’s’ treatment in AI memes after viral Senate appearance

Other social media videos show the Kentucky Republican, 84, performing acrobatic flips in a wheelchair

The Independent UK · Sep 17

Kentucky Measles Cases Reach 50 as Two Patients with One Vaccine Dose Raise Second-Dose Questions for Families

Kentucky has 50 measles cases, five hospitalizations, and its first cases in people with one MMR dose. What families should check now.

Medical Daily · Sep 17

In 2023, a Kentucky farmer found an 1856 silver half dollar in his field; within an hour...

A Kentucky farmer discovered over 800 Civil War-era gold and silver coins. This extraordinary hoard, valued at more than three million dollars, was found buried. The collection included rare 1863 Double Eagle gold coins, highly prized by collectors. Historical context suggests the coins were hidden during the dangerous Civil War…

The Times of India · Sep 17

Tennessee Measles Cases Climb to Nine as Five New Infections Are Confirmed in the East Tennessee Region

Tennessee confirmed five new measles cases in its East Tennessee region, raising the 2026 total to nine. What families should check and watch for now.

Medical Daily · Sep 16

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Roll Call · Sep 16

One Republican rages against House’s early exit

As the House heads home early this week with no plans to return until November, at least one Republican isn’t happy about it. In a rare use of members’ “personal privilege,” Rep. Thomas Massie continued a feud with Speaker Mike Johnson, who earlier this month accused the Kentucky Republican of…

We Got This Covered · Sep 16

Kentucky governor urges Mitch McConnell to ‘be straight’ about his health, says he should ‘show us he has the capacity’ to do his job

"I'm still not quite back to 100%"

The Conversation · Sep 16

Wendell Berry spent his life farming and writing – his legacy is an ethic of care for the natural world

The American farmer, novelist and poet Wendell Berry, died on August 31 2026, aged 92. Berry farmed in Port Royal, in his native Kentucky, for over 40 years. Through his writing and his farming, Berry emphasised the importance of both community and care for the planet, advocating for small-scale agriculture…

International Business Times UK · Sep 16

Kentucky Governor Demands Mitch McConnell Prove Fitness To Serve Following Prolonged Health Silence

McConnell returned to the Senate after 92 days out, but Governor Beshear says finishing his term, not the 2026 race, is the real fitness test facing Kentucky.

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The Independent UK · Sep 15

Trump foe Thomas Massie launches effort to impeach Pete Hegseth

The resolution stems from an ongoing feud after Hegseth traveled to Kentucky earlier this year to campaign against Massie in the Republican primary

Budget and the Bees · Sep 15

How Much Is Tammy Slaton Worth After 8 Seasons of ‘1000-lb Sisters’?

Tammy Slaton has undergone one of reality television’s most dramatic transformations, but viewers may wonder whether her bank account has changed as much as her life. After eight seasons of TLC’s “1000-lb Sisters,” the Kentucky native had become a recognizable reality star with a sizable social media following and several…

International Business Times UK · Sep 15

Mitch McConnell Says Recovery Has Been 'Long and Often Frustrating' as He Returns to Senate

Mitch McConnell returned to the Senate after more than 90 days away, saying recovery from a June fall remains long, frustrating and incomplete.

Medical Daily · Sep 15

Kentucky's Measles Count More Than Doubles Since Mid-August to 46 with Four Hospitalized and No Recorded Vaccinations

Kentucky now has 46 measles cases and four hospitalizations. See which counties are affected and which family members may need an MMR dose now.

International Business Times UK · Sep 14

Will Mitch McConnell Return to the Senate Today? Kentucky Republican Faces Resignation Calls After Three-Month Absence

The Senate has reconvened without Mitch McConnell, who has been absent since a June fall. His office remains silent as criticism mounts over his health and future.

International Business Times UK · Sep 14

McConnell Helped Rewrite Kentucky's Senate Vacancy Law, Now His Empty Seat Is Testing It

McConnell has missed 60 Senate votes after his June fall, raising questions about what happens if his seat becomes vacant before January 2027

International Business Times UK · Sep 14

Mitch McConnell Allegedly Gone as Staff Hide Him From Public View and Refuse To Provide Proof of Life

Mitch McConnell has remained out of public view since a June fall and hospitalisation. His staff have not confirmed when the Kentucky senator will return to Capitol Hill.

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