The Latest Breaking News from Kentucky

Hazard nonprofit to receive leadership award for post-flood work

Thursday night, employees of a Hazard nonprofit will be recognized for their work in four eastern Kentucky counties after last July’s floods.

WEKU · Apr 27, 2023

Jewish Moroccan music featured in Lexington this weekend

Jewish-Muslim musical works are being performed this week in central Kentucky. The week concludes with a concert at a Lexington synagogue.

WEKU · Apr 27, 2023

Woman makes $28k in two years thanks to neighbour's dumped rubbish outside their homes

Emily Marlett, from Louisville, Kentucky, has turned her hobby of upcycling unwanted furniture into a successful business using her woodworking skills in a 'rewarding' process

Daily Mirror · Apr 26, 2023

Former Louisville officer involved in Breonna Taylor's killing hired in Kentucky county

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The former Louisville Metro Police Department officer who shot and killed Breonna Taylor during a botched raid is working for another Kentucky law enforcement agency, according to Louisville media outlets.

Tribune News Service · Apr 23, 2023

Paul Rudd drinks pints and takes selfies in Wrexham pub ahead of crucial football match

Paul Novielli, a fan from Kentucky on his fourth trip to Wrexham, took a selfie with Rudd while Sandy, a fan from Canada, gushed over the 'super nice' actor.

Daily Record · Apr 22, 2023

A 120-year-old KY love scandal is brought to the stage

The marriage between a Japanese man and a Bourbon County, Kentucky woman stirred up controversy more than a century ago.

WEKU · Apr 21, 2023

‘It’s a 2-way race’: Rep. Massie says congressional support coming to DeSantis

WASHINGTON — Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie, an early endorser of Ron DeSantis’ undeclared presidential candidacy, said more congressional support for the Florida governor would be forthcoming, framing the 2024 Republican primary as a “2-way race.”

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Apr 21, 2023

Drug overdose deaths declined last year in Kentucky for the first time since 2018

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The number of drug overdose deaths declined last year in Kentucky for the first time since 2018, according to preliminary data.

Tribune News Service · Apr 20, 2023

Family of Louisville bank shooter wants his rifle destroyed

The family of a man who opened fire at a Louisville bank is working to destroy the AR-15 rifle he used to kill five of his co-workers

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023

Today's Interview: Student Technology Leadership Program State Championships-Dr. Sean Jackson

Once again, Lexington played host to some 13,000 Kentucky students from kindergarten to 12th grade, many competing in technology-based categories.

WEKU · Apr 20, 2023