The Latest Breaking News from Kentucky

Today’s Interview: Eastern Kentucky lacks access to mental health care

An interview with Dale Hamilton, counselor with Christian Appalachian Project

WEKU · May 4, 2023

Horse racing trainer arrives “a little bit drunk” for Kentucky Derby challenge

Hidetaka Otonashi, one of Japan’s most successful trainers, will saddle his first runner in the Kentucky Derby, the UAE Derby winner Derma Sotogake

Daily Mirror · May 4, 2023

McDonald's franchises face more than $200,000 in fines for child-labor law violations

Three franchisees operating McDonald's locations in Maryland, Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana collectively had 305 minors working illegally. They are ordered to pay more than $200,000 in civil penalties.

WEKU · May 4, 2023

McDonald’s franchises fined for child labor violations

Federal officials say two 10-year-olds are among the 300 children who worked at a McDonald’s restaurants in Kentucky with no or little pay

The Independent UK · May 3, 2023

US investigation uncovers two 10-year-olds working at Kentucky McDonald’s

Investigation also found three franchises in four states employed a total of 305 children working more than legally permitted hours

The Guardian - US · May 3, 2023

Two southeastern Kentucky county clerks predicting low Primary Election turnout

Kentucky voters will cast ballots in two weeks in this year’s Primary Election. County clerks from two southeastern Kentucky counties anticipate low voter turnout.

WEKU · May 2, 2023

Two weeks until Kentucky’s statewide primaries

Welcome to the Tuesday, May 2, Brew. 

Ballotpedia · May 2, 2023

Ozone season in Kentucky means burning restrictions in eight counties

May first marks the beginning of ozone season across the Commonwealth. For people living in eight Kentucky counties, that means some outdoor burning restrictions are in place to protect air quality.

WEKU · May 1, 2023

Kentucky Derby Post Position Draw Sets Todd Pletcher’s Three Horses as Favorites

The longtime trainer arrives to Churchill Downs with the strongest hand, including two favorites and an undefeated contender.

Sports Illustrated · May 1, 2023

As 149th Derby nears, Kentucky prepares for sports betting

A recently signed bill by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear will allow Kentucky’s horse racing tracks to be licensed as sports betting facilities, which proponents and the industry hope will bring a new demographic of bettors to its track

The Independent UK · May 1, 2023