The Latest Breaking News from Kentucky

Mitch McConnell to step down as Republican leader in US Senate

Kentucky senator, 82 and the longest-serving Senate leader in history, will step aside as minority leader at end of this year

The Guardian - US · Feb 28, 2024

Kentucky’s Reed Sheppard Announces NIL Deal With Racehorse as Season Enters Home Stretch

You will never read a more Kentuckian story.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 28, 2024

Kentucky School bus camera bill aimed at catching passing motorists

Putting cameras outside Kentucky school buses is found in a bill moving in the State House. This latest version doesn’t call for a local mandate as contained in a bill two years ago.

WEKU · Feb 28, 2024

EKU continuing its case in Frankfort to launch an osteopathic medicine doctoral program

Eastern Kentucky University has made its pitch for Senate support for the Richmond school to pursue establishing an osteopathy program.

WEKU · Feb 26, 2024

Kentucky Senate action on uniform commercial code includes talk on digital money

The need to update the uniform commercial code in Kentucky created a philosophical debate in the State Senate about digital currency.

WEKU · Feb 25, 2024

Eight grader wins high school varsity basketball game at the buzzer

An eighth grader scores a dramatic game-winner in a high school basketball game.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 24, 2024

How to buy Bob Dylan concert tickets for 2024 Rough and Roudy Ways Tour

Want to watch Bob Dylan live on the Rough and Roudy Ways Tour? Some tickets still remain.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 23, 2024

Aspiring distillery owner says he’ll meet with Madison County residents concerned about plans

Karl Cook is a champion equestrian with an Instagram following of nearly 280-thousand people who wants to build a small distillery on property he bought last fall. When asked why he selected Madison County, Kentucky for his entry into the bourbon business, he said it began with horses.

WEKU · Feb 23, 2024

Kentucky legislature eyes bill seeking to ensure Medicaid coverage for early sepsis diagnosis

Kentucky lawmakers are taking up legislation focused on addressing early detection of sepsis. The measure relates to current Medicaid coverage in these cases.

WEKU · Feb 23, 2024

Great-grandson of enslaved Kentuckians honors family through farming

Sam Dick visits a Fayette County farmer who is the great-grandson of enslaved Kentuckians

WEKU · Feb 23, 2024