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February 19, 2026

Red state auditor's report flags Democratic governor's 'concerning' spending on 'luxury' expenditures

Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear is facing heat from the state's Republican auditor, who released a report outlining questionable spending from the executive branch.

February 15, 2026

Dem governor in deep-red state calls for ICE pullout, triggering clash over enforcement authority

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman fires back at Gov. Andy Beshear's call to withdraw ICE from "every city," setting up a major political showdown.

February 11, 2026

McConnell released from hospital after health scare, to work from home as key DHS vote looms

Sen. Mitch McConnell was discharged from the hospital after experiencing flu-like symptoms and will work from home this week as Senate faces Friday DHS funding deadline.

February 11, 2026

Kentucky governor takes heat for citing Bible to defend transgender treatments for children

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear accused of twisting Scripture after using Bible to defend transgender youth policies, sparking criticism from Albert Mohler.

February 11, 2026

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear cites Bible to defend veto of ban on gender treatments for minors

Kentucky's Democratic Governor Andy Beshear cited the Bible while defending his veto of "anti-LGBTQ legislation" banning gender treatments for minors.

February 6, 2026

Rep Thomas Massie responds after Trump calls him a 'moron' in National Prayer Breakfast speech

Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., responded on Friday after President Donald Trump called him a "moron" while speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast.

January 30, 2026

32-year-old woman found dead outside during winter storm, latest Kentucky death

Kentucky's winter storm death toll rises to 12 after Jordyn Daws, 32, was found dead from hypothermia in her Lexington neighborhood front yard Wednesday.

January 24, 2026

Middle school basketball fight results in adult getting tased as announcer nonchalantly calls the action

A Kentucky middle school basketball championship descended into chaos after a fight between players sparked a brawl involving parents and coaches, ending with one person tased.

January 23, 2026

Post-Roe battle over abortion pills reaches Kentucky gas stations as AG opens investigation

Abortion laws continue evolving across states since the Supreme Court's 2022 Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade, with trigger laws taking effect.

January 23, 2026

Blocking ICE cooperation fueled Minnesota unrest, officials warn as Virginia reverses course

ICE arrests surge in sanctuary states as federal officials say local cooperation prevents chaos. Kentucky, Alabama leaders contrast their approach.