The Latest Breaking News from KY

Cleanup, air monitoring underway at Kentucky train derailment site

Crews with rail operator CSX and Kentucky officials are working to remove train cars and spilled material at the site of a derailment that sparked a chemical fire and prompted home evacuations.

WEKU · Nov 23, 2023

A derailed train in Kentucky spilt toxic chemicals. As residents return home, many questions remain

After spending Thanksgiving camped out in a school hall, evacuated Livingston residents are now going home. But the cause of the train derailment remains a mystery. Amelia Neath reports

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023

Public hunting returns to Blue Grass Army Depot grounds in Richmond

A temporary hold on hunting was put in place while chemical weapons disposal operations were active. It’s being lifted starting January 20 for the start of Kentucky’s small game and waterfowl hunting seasons.

WEKU · Nov 15, 2023

Photo Essay: A surreal view of a nation unable to move on the cycle of gun violence.

There is no straightforward path forward after a life is torn apart by a shooting. There is no simple solution to America’s unique problem of relentless gun violence. On both counts, the answer is full of nuance and complication.

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

Speaker vote timing uncertain as Jordan backers hold out - Roll Call

Rep. Steve Scalise's bid for speaker was on shaky ground Wednesday as Republicans went back behind closed doors to figure out next steps.

Roll Call · Oct 11, 2023

Kentucky had an outside-the-box idea to fix child care worker shortages. It's working

To woo workers, Kentucky made child care free for child care workers. It's been an effective way to keep child care centers open and staffed.

WEKU · Oct 6, 2023

Thomas Massie: 'The Next Speaker Is Going To Go Back to the Old Testament'

The libertarian-adjacent Kentucky congressman says he's against the effort to depose Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

Reason · Oct 3, 2023

U.S. aid to Ukraine in its fight against Russia faces a rocky road in Congress

Chicago Rep. Mike Quigley, co-chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, was the only Democrat to vote against the stopgap measure averting a government shutdown.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 1, 2023

Sixth Circuit Reverses Preliminary Injunctions Against TN & KY Laws Restricting Gender Dysphoria Treatments for Minors (Updated)

After a divided ruling, laws limiting such treatments in Tennessee and Kentucky will go into force.

Reason · Sep 30, 2023

Kentucky's near-total abortion ban takes center stage in gubernatorial election

Incumbent Gov. Andy Beshear's latest campaign ad features a victim of rape and incest calling out Republican AG Daniel Cameron's support of the current state abortion ban.

WEKU · Sep 22, 2023