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December 8, 2023

Kentucky Gov. Beshear urges future adoption of disaster relief model to avoid delays

Gov. Andy Beshear said he believes that the state-managed disaster relief funds can be examples of effective ways to provide assistance to victims of storms.

December 8, 2023

A few questions for Republicans about abortion

The majority of Americans support access to abortion, and anyone who is not willing to accept this reality is out of step with the American people.

December 5, 2023

Justice Department reaches settlement with Kentucky jail over opioid medication access

Inmates at Big Sandy Regional Detention Center in eastern Kentucky are guaranteed access to medication for opioid addiction treatment under a new settlement with the Justice Department.

December 1, 2023

KY State Rep. Kevin Bratcher announces run for Louisville Metro Council seat

Kentucky State Rep. Kevin Bratcher has declared his intention to run for a Louisville Metro Council seat in 2024. He currently chairs a committee overseeing election legislation.

November 30, 2023

Kentucky-born country star Tyler Childers to perform at Gov. Beshear's inauguration

Country musician Tyler Childers is set to perform at Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's second inauguration ceremony on December 12.

November 30, 2023

Sen Rand Paul performs Heimlich maneuver on choking Joni Ernst

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., did the Heimlich maneuver Thursday on Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, who was choking on a piece of food, according to a source.

November 30, 2023

Kentucky train derailment and chemical fire prompt class-action lawsuit against transportation company

A lawsuit has been filed against CSX Transportation in federal court, alleging negligence that led to a train derailment and chemical fire near Livingston, Kentucky.

November 28, 2023

KY Republican Chairman Mac Brown resigns after 8 years, marking end of era for state's GOP leadership

Kentucky Republican Chairman Mac Brown has formally resigned from his pivotal role after a noteworthy eight-year tenure. His departure was announced Monday night.

November 27, 2023

Kentucky train derailment caused by failed wheel bearing, company says

CSX says a failed wheel bearing on a train car caused a derailment that sparked a chemical fire in a small Kentucky town. The accident occured on Nov. 22, 2023.

November 26, 2023

Armed EMTs thwart ax-wielding woman who slashed man’s face before smashing station door: police

Armed EMTs in Carter County, Kentucky, held a woman at gunpoint until police arrived after she allegedly attacked a man with an axe and broke into the EMT station, police say.