The Latest Breaking News from Kentucky

Thirty governors have given their State of the State addresses so far in 2023

All 50 state constitutions mandate that the governor give an annual (or regular) report to the state legislature on the condition of the state. This speech is most commonly referred to as the State of the State address, although it is known as the Condition of the State address in…

Ballotpedia · Jan 31, 2023

Colleges of Education can apply now for Kentucky Reading Project grants

Colleges of Education across Kentucky can now apply for grants to further the Kentucky Reading Project for Read to Achieve. Read to Achieve focuses on ways to improve literacy instruction for students K-through-3 with low reading ability.

WEKU · Jan 31, 2023

Dangerous ice storm underway from Texas to Tennessee as Arctic air surges south

As of Monday night, 3.3 million Americans are under an ice storm warning, with 14.5 million under a winter storm warning.

Axios · Jan 30, 2023

Today's Interview: Checking in on Ukrainians in central Kentucky nearly a year after the Russian inv

An interview with Victor Selepina with the Ukrainian Pentecostal Church in Lexington

WEKU · Jan 26, 2023

Officer involved in Breonna Taylor shooting responds to outrage over video played at GOP event in Kentucky

Diners inside a Kentucky restaurant said they were forced to hear ‘graphic’ video from an upstairs event where the guest of honour was one of three officers who fired into the woman’s home in 2020

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023

Nearly $4 million announced for clean water projects in Pike County

A State funded program will provide more people in eastern Kentucky better access to clean drinking water.

WEKU · Jan 24, 2023

What in the World Is Wrong With Hoops in Kentucky?

In a state where college basketball is the top draw, there’s a growing sense none of its seven Division I men’s basketball programs will make the Big Dance.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 24, 2023

Grayson joins the ranks of Kentucky Main Street cities

The eastern Kentucky community of Grayson is now a part of the Kentucky Main Street program. It’s aimed at helping to revitalize historic downtown areas and enhance economies.

WEKU · Jan 24, 2023

Eleven eastern Kentucky counties register red for COVID

The latest state COVID-19 Community Level transmission map shows 11 Kentucky counties registering in the red category, which is the highest level of spread.

WEKU · Jan 24, 2023

Kentucky's Governor Wants School Choice for His Kids but Not Yours

A legal assault on charter schools will deprive families of educational options.

Reason · Jan 23, 2023