The Latest Breaking News from Kentucky

Third arrest made in case of missing Kentucky mom Crystal Rogers

The mother of five from Bardstown was last seen alive the Fourth of July weekend in 2015

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2023

A pregnant Texas woman asked a court for permission to get an abortion, despite a ban. What's next?

The Texas Supreme Court has put on hold a judge’s ruling that approved an abortion for a pregnant woman whose fetus has a fatal diagnosis

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2023

Lexington winery recognized at statewide competition

Lexington-based Talon Winery is bringing home two awards from this year’s Kentucky Wine Competition. It won its fourth and fifth Commissioners Cup, the statewide competition’s top prize.

WEKU · Dec 8, 2023

Ted Cruz pushes for car manufacturers to keep AM radio, a tool for emergency communication and conservative talk

Cruz on Tuesday requested a unanimous consent decision on his AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. The legislation was blocked by Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, who said the mandate on private companies would be an overstep of congressional power.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 7, 2023

Two new candidates declare in Kentucky

Ballotpedia tracked two new state-level candidates in Kentucky between Nov. 27-Dec. 3. This was two more candidates than the prior week. 

Ballotpedia · Dec 6, 2023

The cost of clean water rising in eastern Kentucky

Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center looked into water affordability and the impact of so-called water burden on households.

WEKU · Dec 6, 2023

Activists block abortion ban exceptions

Lawmakers caved to pressure from anti-abortion groups opposing exceptions for rape, incest and health risks

Salon · Dec 5, 2023

Some KY farmers could help fight Malaria in Africa

A relatively small group of Kentucky farmers could help the people of Africa fight a life-threatening disease. It was just one topic discussed during a meeting of the Kentucky Tobacco Research Board Monday.

WEKU · Dec 5, 2023

KY Senate leader disagrees with League of Women Voter criticism of fast tracking bills

The majority floor leader in the GOP-led Kentucky Senate doesn’t see the need to make significant changes to timing when it comes to floor consideration of legislation. The Kentucky League of Women Voters released a report last week expressing concern about fast-tracking bills.

WEKU · Dec 4, 2023

Kentucky agriculture projected to pullback slightly in 2024

There are lots of factors to consider when evaluating where Kentucky agriculture stands today as well as looking into the future. The release of an annual report offers some reflections and predictions.

WEKU · Dec 3, 2023