The Latest Breaking News from Kentucky

Kentucky governor's efforts to help storm-ravaged towns may dilute GOP advantage in rural areas

The time Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, has spent helping disaster-stricken places in the state like Mayfield rebuild could be a key to his reelection bid against Republican challenger Daniel Cameron, the state’s attorney general

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023

Perseid meteor shower visible in KY this weekend

If clouds steer clear of the early morning sky across Kentucky Sunday, it might provide a great time to catch a bit of the Perseid Meteor shower show.

WEKU · Aug 10, 2023

KY National Guard visits every county to gauge disaster readiness

The Kentucky National Guard has concluded a series of meetings with local government leaders. The information gleaned from 120 visits should help in response to future natural or manmade disasters.

WEKU · Aug 10, 2023

Design-build partner named for eastern Kentucky’s final Mountain Parkway Expansion segment

The Mountain Parkway Expansion Project is another step closer to completion. Officials gathered in Prestonsburg to announce the design-build partner for the final section.

WEKU · Aug 9, 2023

University of Kentucky James B. Beam Institute distillery opens doors to industry students

Doors opened Monday at the University of Kentucky’s James B. Beam Institute. It’s a school initiative that offers students a chance to learn the ins and outs of Kentucky’s spirits industry.

WEKU · Aug 8, 2023

Kentucky tourism brought a record economic impact in 2022

Kentucky officials are citing 2022 as the best year in the Commonwealth for state tourism. The record last year outdistanced the previous high mark in 2019, just before the COVID pandemic came to Kentucky.

WEKU · Aug 8, 2023

KY Chamber of Commerce lays out strategic goals

More than three thousand Kentucky businesses make up the commonwealth’s Chamber of Commerce, and they work in tandem with around 90 local chambers.

WEKU · Aug 8, 2023

At Fancy Farm, old jabs at McConnell take on new meaning amid health concerns

Sen. Mitch McConnell is no stranger to the jabs and digs spewed at Kentucky's iconic political event. But this year's calls to retire come amid growing concerns over his health and age.

WEKU · Aug 7, 2023

Veteran UK political scientist makes first trip to western Kentucky's Fancy Farm picnic

Kentucky’s annual Fancy Farm picnic is often considered the premier political event in the Commonwealth. It attracts people from all walks of life. One first-time attendee said it was not exactly what he expected.

WEKU · Aug 7, 2023

Texans Minority Owner Javier Loya Charged With Rape, per Report

The Houston businessman is facing criminal charges in Kentucky.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 7, 2023