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February 2, 2024

Kentucky House delivers $1.3B education funding increase but omits universal pre-K

Kentucky Republicans have passed a budget with large increases to education spending, but Democrats wanted to see guaranteed teacher raises and universal pre-K as part of the package.

February 1, 2024

Pepper spray used on Kentucky juveniles nearly 74 times more than in adult federal prisons, report finds

A report from Kentucky state Auditor Allison Ball found that the state's juvenile justice system lacks clear guidelines regarding the use of force, among other problems.

February 1, 2024

Kentucky House clears measure for moment of silence at start of school day

The Kentucky House easily passed a bill that would instruct public schools to begin the school day with a short period of silent reflection. The bill now moves to the Senate.

February 1, 2024

Updated Kentucky budget with increased school bus funding advances to House

Kentucky House Republicans have proposed an updated budget plan, one key provision of which is that the state would cover more of the costs of student transportation for K-12 schools.

January 31, 2024

4 shot in 'broad daylight' near downtown Louisville

One person was killed and three were critically injured Wednesday following a shooting in downtown Louisville. Police have not released any information on potential suspects.

January 31, 2024

Kentucky bill would downgrade college IDs as voter identification

A bill that advanced in Kentucky's legislature would downgrade college IDs from a primary to a secondary form of documentation for the purpose of verifying a voter's identity.

January 30, 2024

Kentucky girl for whom Amber Alert was issued is found, father arrested

The 5-year-old Lela Black, who was reported missing after her mother was killed, was found unharmed. She was with her father, who is suspected of murdering her mother.

January 30, 2024

Kentucky Senate reviews bill aimed at improving student transportation

Democratic Sen. David Yates has introduced legislation aimed at improving student transportation in Kentucky by allowing districts to use district-owned or leased vehicles.

January 30, 2024

Republican-led Kentucky House advances bill to make paid family leave more accessible

The Kentucky state House has overwhelmingly passed House Bill 179, which proposes a voluntary, market-driven approach to expand access to paid family leave.

January 29, 2024

Amber Alert issued for missing Kentucky girl believed to be with father accused in mother's death

An Amber Alert was issued on Monday for a 5-year-old girl in western Kentucky, suspected to be with her father, who is accused of killing her mother, police say.