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June 10, 2023

Law enforcement officials join 'coal country' in snubbing Republicans, backing Dem governor for re-election

Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear received more unconventional support for his re-election bid as a number of law enforcement officials endorsed him over Republican Daniel Cameron.

June 9, 2023

Kentucky coal dust examiner sentenced to 6 months in prison for falsifying samples, lying to federal officials

A coal dust examiner employed by a Kentucky mining company has been sentenced to six months in prison after being found guilty of falsifying dust samples and providing false information.

June 7, 2023

Kentucky chemical weapons disposal facility nears completion of decades-long mission

A facility in Kentucky that is dedicated to disposing of Cold War-era chemical weapons is approaching the final stages of its mission to destroy a 520-ton stockpile.

June 6, 2023

Resurfaced photo of Dem governor posing with anti-Christian LGBTQ group takes center stage in year's top race

The campaigns of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and state Attorney General Daniel Cameron are clashing over a resurfaced photo of Beshear with an anti-Christian LGBTQ group.

June 6, 2023

Key McConnell aide joining Kentucky GOP gubernatorial campaign, boosting GOP efforts to unseat Gov. Beshear

Terry Carmack, the chief of staff for Mitch McConnell, joined Daniel Cameron's campaign for governor in Kentucky. Carmack will take on a senior management role in Cameron's campaign.

June 2, 2023

Churchill Downs to suspend racing after 12 horse deaths at racetrack

Churchill Downs announced racing at the track will be suspended after this weekend until July 3 after 12 horses died at the racetrack since April 27.

June 1, 2023

Shooting at Louisville mall sends one person to the hospital

A person was sent to the hospital with a bullet wound after a shooting broke out at a Louisville, Kentucky, mall. The shooting was isolated to two groups that had an altercation.

May 31, 2023

Kentucky State University names Dr. Koffi C. Akakpo as new president

Dr. Koffi C. Akakpo has been appointed as the 19th president of Kentucky State University, following a national search. He will assume his new role on July 1.

May 31, 2023

Shortage of hotel rooms forces baseball teams in NCAA's Lexington regional to stay in campus dorms

Visiting baseball teams participating in the NCAA tournament's Lexington regional are being forced to stay in Kentucky campus dormitories due to a lack of hotel rooms.

May 31, 2023

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear appoints 2 to state's board of education following criticism for not adding members

Andy Beshear, the governor of Kentucky, appointed two new members to the state's board of education. He was previously criticized for not adding more members.