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January 18, 2024

Kentucky Senate approves proposal to end odd-year elections for state office

The Kentucky Senate approved a proposal to switch state elections to even-numbered years to avoid voter fatigue. Similar measures have been approved before but always die in the House.

January 17, 2024

Kentucky police catch loose pig enjoying a snow day: 'Hefty friend'

The Richmond Police Department in Kentucky posted adorable pictures of a loose pig they found enjoying a snow day. The animal was later reunited with its owner.

January 17, 2024

Kentucky city beckons space alien visitors by beaming laser invitation toward nearby star

A Kentucky city has come up with an out-of-this-world campaign to promote tourism by beaming a message into space and inviting extraterrestrial visitors.

January 17, 2024

Kentucky Democratic governor and House Republicans clash on teacher raises

Kentucky House GOP proposed spending bills to increase funding to education, public pensions, and infrastructure. Democratic Gov. Beshar thinks teacher raises should be guaranteed.

January 17, 2024

4 college students camping in Kentucky gorge rescued during snowstorm: ‘Potentially life or death situation’

Rescuers in Kentucky saved four college students who were camping atop Courthouse Rock in Red River Gorge when they became stranded in a winter storm.

January 12, 2024

20 children hospitalized in Kentucky after collision between school bus, coal truck

20 children and a bus driver were hospitalized Friday following a Letcher County, Kentucky, collision between a school bus and a coal truck.

January 12, 2024

Kentucky Democrat garners bipartisan support for affordable diaper bill

Democratic Kentucky state Sen. Cassie Chambers Armstrong is the lead sponsor of a bill to exempt diapers from the state's 6% sales tax. The bill has received broad bipartisan support.

January 10, 2024

Kentucky Republican reintroduces bill to end odd-year elections

Republican Kentucky state Sen. Chris McDaniel is once again pushing a bill that would amend the state's constitution to allow gubernatorial elections to coincide with presidential ones.

January 10, 2024

3 gunshot-riddled bodies found in Kentucky home set ablaze; potential murder-suicide suspected

Three people were found dead with gunshot wounds in a Robertson County, Kentucky, home that was set ablaze Sunday. The incident is being reported as a murder-suicide.

January 9, 2024

Kentucky Republicans introduce 'three-strikes' measure amid broader crime crackdown effort

Republican members of the Kentucky House have unveiled a "three-strikes" measure as part of a broader anti-crime bill being pursued this legislative session.