The Latest Breaking News from Kentucky

Derailed train sparks molten sulphur fire in Kentucky

State declares emergency and town of Livingston evacuated, to be fed Thanksgiving dinner by CVX rail company

The Guardian - US · Nov 23, 2023

Evacuees face Thanksgiving away from home after train derails spilling chemicals in Kentucky town

Emergency crews continue to urge residents of a small Kentucky town to stay out of their homes after a train derailed, catching fire and spilling chemicals

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023

A derailed train in Kentucky spilt toxic chemicals. As residents return home, many questions remain

After spending Thanksgiving camped out in a school hall, evacuated Livingston residents are now going home. But the cause of the train derailment remains a mystery. Amelia Neath reports

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023

Kentucky cut off her Medicaid over a clerical error — just days before her surgery

The Medicaid 'unwinding' is in full swing, and thousands of people are being kicked off the rolls due to administrative errors. Kentucky canceled Beverly Likens' coverage even though she is disabled.

WEKU · Nov 21, 2023

This award-winning bourbon is the perfect Christmas present for whiskey lovers

Never Say Die small batch bourbon will satisfy any whiskey fan

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2023

Central Kentucky food bank serves 7000 households Thanksgiving food baskets

Central Kentucky’s best-known agency for meeting hunger head-on along with hundreds of volunteers is working to see a Thanksgiving table ripe with traditional food items in thousands of households.

WEKU · Nov 21, 2023

Kentucky Power, consumer advocate groups agree to settlement in rate increase case

A settlement between Kentucky Power and consumer advocate groups has been reached as part of a case in front of the Public Service Commission that looks to increase energy costs for around 163,000 residents in 20 eastern Kentucky counties.

WEKU · Nov 20, 2023

Work continues on two major transportation projects in eastern Kentucky

The first is the U.S. 4-60 reconstruction project

WEKU · Nov 20, 2023

Spirit of Louisville: a celebration of Kentucky’s Bourbon City in London

Louisville lets loose at London Cocktail Week and offers readers the chance to experience Southern Hospitality for themeselves on a four-night trip to the city

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023

Triple A of the Bluegrass looking for some of the biggest Thanksgiving holiday travel numbers in two

Triple A is predicting Thanksgiving holiday travel this week may be the third-highest figure since 2001. About 16% of Kentucky’s population is expected to take a journey.

WEKU · Nov 19, 2023