August 12, 2026 ICE asks Kentucky officials to hold previously deported man charged with rape while working as landlord ICE lodged an immigration detainer in Louisville after Rolando Cenobio Vasquez was charged with rape and human trafficking of a 15-year-old girl.
August 9, 2026 Kentucky middle school teacher accused of crossing the line with student, arrested under new anti-grooming law Sadie M. Flores faces grooming a minor charges under a Kentucky law that took effect just weeks before her arrest at Graves County Middle School.
August 5, 2026 McConnell's absence puts Trump agenda at risk as Kentucky succession questions grow Andy Beshear says the Aug. 3 deadline has no legal impact on his options, but Mitch McConnell's absence leaves Republicans one vote short on key items.
August 4, 2026 Kentucky child killer walks free as family says justice failed despite years of legal fights Ronald Exantus walked free after serving his sentence for the 2015 home invasion that killed 6-year-old Logan Tipton despite Logan's Law reforms.
July 18, 2026 Kentucky governor says he received 2 calls from agencies indicating McConnell had 'passed' Andy Beshear says two agencies called him suggesting Mitch McConnell had died while the Kentucky senator was hospitalized after his June fall.
July 16, 2026 'Somebody needs to do something': GOP senators split as Tuberville demands McConnell answers Tommy Tuberville demands answers about Mitch McConnell's health and Senate return timeline as the August recess looms and key Trump votes approach.
July 11, 2026 Dem governor escalates McConnell health demands, cites response to Biden health concerns Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear demands Sen. Mitch McConnell reveal his undisclosed medical condition as the 84-year-old remains absent from the Senate.
July 8, 2026 McConnell faces fresh calls to come clean about health issues Andy Beshear sent a letter demanding Mitch McConnell disclose his health status as leaked audio revealed the senator was unconscious in June.
June 27, 2026 Kentucky man charged with boating under the influence after female passenger, 19, goes missing Cameron Conley, 23, was arrested by Kentucky State Police after he threw a boat party on Grayson Lake. Marly Kinney, 19, disappeared during the gathering.
June 21, 2026 Father's rights: GOP is letting Democrats steal a popular issue Shared parenting laws gain bipartisan momentum as Democrats flip to support equal custody while some Republicans block bills in Oklahoma and Louisiana.