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October 2, 2023

Tennessee, Kentucky bans on transgender procedures for minors upheld in federal court

A federal appeals court backed bans on sex-reassignment treatments and surgeries for minors in Tennessee and Kentucky on Thursday.

October 1, 2023

WWII veteran's missing dog tags found in unlikely spot: 'My heart just stopped'

A dog tag that belonged to Fred Jackson, a celebrated World War II veteran and Lexington’s first African American constable, was found by two teens during a park cleanup.

September 29, 2023

Kentucky's community, technical college system to be headed by ex-GOP gubernatorial candidate

Republican Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles, a former gubernatorial candidate, was tapped Friday to head the state's Community and Technical College System.

September 28, 2023

Franklin Graham's Samaritan's Purse to dedicate newly constructed homes for Kentucky tornado survivors

Samaritan's Purse will be dedicating 16 newly built homes in Mayfield, Kentucky, on Friday, Sept. 29. The homes will be given for free to people who survived the 2021 tornado.

September 28, 2023

Bodies found in search for student pilot, instructor after Kentucky crash

Two bodies have reportedly been found in a wooded, debris-littered area in Kentucky. They may belong to a student pilot and instructor who went missing in a Wednesday crash.

September 26, 2023

Kentucky police officer critically wounded in shooting released from hospital

A Kentucky police officer, Brandon Haley, who sustained critical gunshot wounds during a traffic stop, has been discharged from the hospital, according to an update from his family.

September 19, 2023

Kentucky man, 59, killed after being stung by a swarm of bees, coroner says

The Harlan County Coroner’s Office in southeastern Kentucky says a 59-year-old man has died after being stung by a swarm of bees while trying to move a bag of soil.

September 14, 2023

Republican lawmakers introduce bill to allow schools to fund gun safety, archery programs

Two GOP lawmakers are introducing bills in their respective chambers to allow schools to fund programs that educate students on firearm safety and the basics of archery and hunting.

September 13, 2023

Comer fires back at Biden's reported impeachment 'war room': Just 'provide the information requested'

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer called for transparency, not a reported Biden "war room," as McCarthy announced an impeachment inquiry.

September 12, 2023

Racing oversight panel recommends safety measures after 12 horse deaths at Churchill Downs

A federally-established oversight body for horse racing has released a report regarding the deaths of 12 horses at Churchill Downs during the spring season.