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May 23, 2023

'Coal country' snubs Republicans in deep-red state, backs Democrat governor for re-election

Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear received endorsements from a number of the state's coal industry leaders over his Republican opponent, state Attorney General Daniel Cameron.

May 23, 2023

Kentucky deputy shot and killed during a traffic stop

A sheriff’s deputy was fatally shot during a traffic stop on Interstate 75 near Georgetown, Kentucky. The suspect fled the scene but was later taken into custody.

May 22, 2023

Democrat Andy Beshear launches re-election tour as Republicans look to unite after brutal Kentucky primary

Andy Beshear, Kentucky's incumbent Democratic governor, launched a three-day re-election campaign bus tour on Friday, less than a week after an overwhelming primary win.

May 22, 2023

UFOs reported by nearly a fifth of academics: 'Cautiously willing to engage in more research'

Dr. Marissa Yingling of Kentucky's University of Louisville, author of a new study on UFOs, said findings suggest "many U.S. academics across disciplines" consider further research important.

May 21, 2023

Ninth horse dies at Churchill Downs in span of less than a month

Churchill Downs was the site of yet another horse death on Saturday – Swanson Lake became the ninth horse to die at the track in less than a month.

May 19, 2023

Trump-backed Cameron to face Democrat Beshear in Kentucky governor showdown

Republican gubernatorial nominee Daniel Cameron lays out his agenda and makes the case for why Kentuckians should elect him as their next governor on 'The Story.'

May 19, 2023

Kentucky bank mass shooter planned out attack and intended to livestream, police say

The shooter responsible for five deaths at a bank in Louisville, Kentucky, planned the attack and intended to livestream the massacre with his phone.

May 19, 2023

Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear touts record-low jobless rate as his general election campaign begins

Kentucky has recorded its lowest monthly unemployment rate ever. Gov. Besheer touted the booming economy as his general election campaign begins.

May 19, 2023

Kentucky inmate kidnaps 2 people after escaping custody

A Kentucky inmate escaped custody while being transported by kicking out a vehicle’s back window. The man then kidnapped two people and forced them to drive him somewhere.

May 19, 2023

Democrats come out swinging with tough-on-crime stance in deep-red state as Republicans play catch-up

A group backed by the Democratic Governor's Association is taking a tough-on-crime approach as it launches its first attacks on Kentucky Republican gubernatorial nominee Daniel Cameron.