The Latest Breaking News from Kentucky

A central Kentucky father and son remain committed to tobacco production

There was a time when swirling leafy clumps of tobacco plants were found back-to-back to back along Kentucky’s farming landscape. However, that’s not the case today. With the health impacts of smoking well documented and consumption falling steadily over the years, full-time only-burley growers are hard to find. A father…

WEKU · Dec 21, 2023

KEA President on state funding for education and classroom cell phone use

The 2024 Kentucky General Assembly session will include a lot of discussion about monetary issues. The head of Kentucky’s teacher union says state funding of schools is always one to watch.

WEKU · Dec 21, 2023

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources asking for live Christmas trees for fish habitats

Once again, the state Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is asking folks to drop off their live Christmas trees – after Christmas and after the ornaments are removed, of course.

WEKU · Dec 20, 2023

Attorneys for Kentucky woman seeking abortion withdraw lawsuit

Attorneys for a Kentucky woman who sued demanding the right to an abortion have withdrawn the lawsuit after the woman learned her embryo no longer has cardiac activity

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2023

Central Kentucky farmer calls Christmas tree operation a ‘seven-year adventure’

A central Kentucky family’s venture into growing Christmas trees is now in its seventh year. Duckworth Farm is in Woodford County, a mile away from The Kentucky Castle.

WEKU · Dec 18, 2023

Ky Governor Julian Carroll remembered for his long tenure in state government.

A man with six decades of public service in the Commonwealth was remembered for both his political and personal traits. The lying-in-state ceremony took place Friday for former Kentucky Governor Julian Carroll.

WEKU · Dec 16, 2023

Kentucky family finds baby owl living in their Christmas tree

They had the tree in their home for four days and didn’t notice anything unusual

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2023

Veteran GOP legislative leader leaving the Kentucky Senate at the end of 2024

Long-time Kentucky GOP legislative leader Damon Thayer has plans taking him deeper into the private sector. But, his decision to not seek re-election in the state Senate doesn’t mean he’s scaling back on his political interest or involvement.

WEKU · Dec 14, 2023

Woman suing Kentucky over abortion laws learns her embryo no longer viable

Woman, referred to as Jane Doe in court documents, was about eight weeks pregnant when she filed lawsuit against state

The Guardian - US · Dec 13, 2023

Sights and the sounds of Kentucky governor's inaugural parade 2023

Some might call it a picture-perfect day for a parade. The parade in question ran down Capital Avenue in Frankfort to recognize the 62nd inauguration of Kentucky’s Governor.

WEKU · Dec 13, 2023