The Latest Breaking News from Kentucky

Kentucky man in skull-filled home arrested, tied to nationwide body part-selling scheme

A Kentucky man with at least 40 skulls and dozens more human parts in his home has been arrested as part of a nationwide probe into the sale of body parts.

Tribune News Service · Jul 13, 2023

Wife’s Facebook post helps FBI arrest Kentucky man on Capitol rioting charges

Another Kentuckian is facing federal charges after reportedly participating in the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, and assaulting Capitol officers with a “chemical irritant.”

Tribune News Service · Jul 13, 2023

Eastern Kentucky utility seeking hefty rate increase

Kentucky Power, which provides electricity to customers in 20 eastern Kentucky counties, wants to raise its rates -- including residential rates by more than 18 percent.

WEKU · Jul 13, 2023

Kentucky agriculture land price increases continue to slow

The rising price of farmland in Kentucky continues to slow down, according to a study by Farmers National Bank, which has 12 branches in the commonwealth.

WEKU · Jul 11, 2023

Harry Dean Stantonfest, a tradition since 2011, returns to Lexington this weekend

A Kentucky native who appeared in more than 200 films will be honored in Lexington this weekend. Harry Dean Stanton grew up in West Irvine and attended college at the University of Kentucky.

WEKU · Jul 11, 2023

Kentucky Horse Racing Commission Sets Timeline, Launch Dates for Ky. Sports Betting

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission alongside Gov. Andy Beshear signed emergency regulations Monday afternoon that pave the way for statewide sports betting starting this fall.

WEKU · Jul 10, 2023

Cameron bows out of Kentucky political event hosted by possible Rep. Massie challenger

Republican gubernatorial nominee Daniel Cameron is pulling out of a September political rally he had planned to attend

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023

July brings cut flowers in Kentucky to the table

Efforts are well underway to bring more attention to Kentucky’s cut flower business. A special focus is taking place this month.

WEKU · Jul 10, 2023

Kentucky man finds over 700 Civil War-era coins buried in his cornfield

A man unearthed a huge hoard of Civil War-era gold and silver coins on his Kentucky farm.

LiveScience · Jul 10, 2023

As whiskey and bourbon business booms, beloved distillers face pushback over taxes and emissions

The whiskey and bourbon makers of Tennessee and Kentucky have long been beloved in their communities, where they provide jobs and the pride of a successful homegrown industry

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2023