Kentucky

Homicide 13 hours ago

Missing mom's convicted killer claims boyfriend tainted his trial

Joseph Lawson seeks new trial in Crystal Rogers murder case, claiming he shouldn't have been tried alongside Brooks Houck in the death of the Kentucky mother of five.

China 1 day ago

Temu sued by Kentucky for allegedly giving China ‘unfettered’ access to user data

Kentucky brings legal action against e-commerce platform Temu alleging privacy violations, malware concerns, and unauthorized use of Kentucky brands' intellectual property

Crime 4 days ago

Victims of 'Bernie Madoff of cows' take on major banks in massive ghost cattle Ponzi scheme

Kentucky investors sue three banks after Brian McClain's $100 million cattle Ponzi scheme was uncovered following his suicide, with only 10,000 of claimed 88,000 cattle found.

US 4 days ago

Suspect's connection to church victims emerges as police investigate Kentucky shooting

Police in Kentucky are investigating after a gunman killed two people at Richmond Road Baptist Church in Lexington, also injuring a state trooper.

US 5 days ago

Gunman kills 2, wounds 2 at Lexington church after shooting Kentucky state trooper

A gunman shot a state trooper during a traffic stop, carjacked a vehicle then drove to a church where he killed two women and wounded 2 men on Sunday, Lexington police said.

Crime July 12

Smiling fugitive recaptured and returned to Kentucky after dramatic airport escape

A Kentucky fugitive who fled from Seattle airport in May was recaptured after a month-long manhunt and transported back with enhanced security and seen in a smiling selfie.

Media July 11

Kentucky school official resigns after allegedly calling to 'shoot Republicans' on social media

Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District board chairman stepped down following controversy over past social media comments advocating violence against Republicans.

Alaska July 7

Tourist who missed Norwegian cruise ship discovered dead on mountain trail in Alaska

UK HealthCare doctor's body recovered near Gold Ridge in Juneau after she missed her Norwegian cruise ship departure following a solo hiking excursion.

Media July 6

Gov. Beshear weighing 2028 Democratic bid for presidency

Andy Beshear, the Democratic governor of Kentucky, explained why he was considering launching a 2028 bid for the presidency on Sunday during an interview.

Donald Trump June 27

Scoop: New Republican Senate candidate in Kentucky to team up with top Trump ally

Republican Nate Morris announces Senate bid in Kentucky to succeed McConnell, teaming with Trump ally Kirk while positioning as a MAGA candidate against rivals Barr and Cameron

Politics June 25

Republicans move to revive Trump's 'beautiful clean coal industry' after Biden shut it down

Energy Committee Chair Brett Guthrie emphasizes "energy security is national security" as the bill heads for committee vote.

Politics June 23

Trump campaign unleashes PAC to oust GOP congressman who questioned authority to strike Iran

President Donald Trump's campaign apparatus targets Rep. Thomas Massie with a new Kentucky PAC after the congressman challenged Trump's constitutional authority on Iran strikes.

Local June 20

Kentucky wanted this fight: Former AG backs illegal immigrant tuition lawsuit as voter-approved

The Republican candidate for Mitch McConnell's Senate seat praises Trump's border approach while criticizing the Democratic governor's policies.

Illegal Immigrants June 19

Discounted college tuition for illegal immigrants policy leads DOJ to sue Kentucky

Attorney General Pam Bondi's lawsuit follows similar victory in Texas battle over illegal immigrants receiving in-state college benefits.

Crime June 10

Kentucky man charged with releasing raccoon into business after previous mule-riding incidents

Murray police arrested a 40-year-old Kentucky man for allegedly releasing a rabid raccoon into a business, evading officers on a mule and allegedly abusing the animal.

Louisville Cardinals June 10

Ex-Louisville basketball star Russ Smith arrested on suspicion of drunken driving

Ex-Louisville basketball player Russ Smith is facing a DUI charge after being arrested in Kentucky over the weekend, according to online records.

Police and Law Enforcement June 6

Ex-sheriff accused of shooting judge in chambers says state skirted law, should toss murder case: report

Attorneys for Mickey Stines say the state of Kentucky botched grand jury proceedings against their client, who is accused of killing District Judge Kevin Mullins, according to a report.

VIDEO June 3

GOP senator explains where he and Trump are 'talking past each other' on 'big, beautiful bill'

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., lays out his objection to President Donald Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' on 'The Will Cain Show.'

Kentucky May 30

Kentucky Senate Democrat switches parties to GOP in major blow to Dem Gov Andy Beshear

Potential Democrat presidential candidate Andy Beshear will have to mobilize his party after Democratic Sen. Robin Webb switches to the Republican Party.

Kentucky May 26

Homeowners get surprise visitor when black bear crashes through ceiling onto stove

Authorities in Kentucky successfully removed a black bear from a home after the animal crashed through the ceiling and landed in the kitchen of the residence.

Border security May 23

Republican AGs visit US-Mexico border wall as Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' clears expansion funding

Republican attorneys general visit Yuma, Arizona, highlighting a 90% drop in illegal crossings since Trump's second term and the impact of fentanyl trafficking.

Donald Trump May 21

Justice Department begins dismissing Biden-era police lawsuits against Minneapolis and Louisville

Sweeping DOJ action dismisses lawsuits against Louisville and Minneapolis police departments, questioning the effectiveness of consent decrees and their financial burden.

Missouri May 20

GOP senator says federal government will 'need to play a big role' after tornadoes ravage Midwest

Sen. Josh Hawley did not hold back on demanding accountability for insurance providers, saying "faithful premium payers" deserve their claims grants as the Midwest fights to recover from deadly storms.

Crime May 19

Kentucky ex-sheriff's 'frivolous' insanity claim won't fly in judge's suspected murder: former prosecutors

Former prosecutors argue that Mickey Stines, though paranoid, was not insane when he allegedly shot and killed Judge Kevin Mullins in Mullins' chambers last year.

Senate May 16

Senate candidate in hotly contested race slapped with ethics investigation

Democrat Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear called for an investigation while running against Daniel Cameron in 2023.

Crime May 12

'Extremely paranoid' Kentucky sheriff questioned by police moments after judge's fatal shooting: video

In the wake of the fatal shooting of Kevin Mullins, Shawn "Mickey" Stines told police while in custody that they or someone else would imminently kill him.

Crime May 8

Kentucky courthouse where sheriff allegedly killed judge plagued by sex abuse allegations: lawsuit

Former Sheriff Mickey Stines was named in a civil sexual abuse lawsuit and was deposed just days before allegedly killing Judge Kevin Mullins.

Horse Racing May 6

Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty skipping Preakness, trainer says: 'What's best for the horse'

There will not be a Triple Crown winner this year, as it was announced that Sovereignty, the Kentucky Derby champion, will not run in the Preakness.

Crime May 6

Motive revealed in Kentucky sheriff’s alleged killing of judge as body language expert analyzes new video

Former Sheriff Mickey Stines is suspected of killing Letcher County, Kentucky judge Kevin Mullins minutes after Stines made a call from Mullins' phone.

Horse Racing May 4

Sights and scenes from Churchill Downs during the 2025 Kentucky Derby

Horse racing fans arrived at Churchill Downs this weekend to watch the 151st edition of the Kentucky Derby, which is slated to begin on Saturday evening.