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October 12

GOP rep gears up for potential rematch against progressive 'darling' in bid to succeed McConnell

Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., is touting his 'America First' record and experience defeating Democrat Amy McGrath as he runs for Kentucky's open Senate seat in the Republican primary.

October 11

Incoming Dem Governors chair says party 'has a lot of work to do' to rebound at ballot box

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear campaigns for fellow Democrats while considering a 2028 presidential run, visiting New Hampshire and Virginia to support candidates.

October 9

Family of 6-year-old stabbed to death 'sickened' by suspect's early prison release

The family of 6-year-old Logan Tipton is outraged after Ronald Exantus, who admitted to killing the boy in 2015, was released early after serving only eight years.

October 8

Kentucky teacher accused of exposing herself to student during shower video chat to arrange sex

Krystal Sims allegedly exposed herself during a video chat with an underage student and planned to meet for sex, according to Barren County authorities.

October 7

Dem shellacked by McConnell in 2020 mounts new Senate bid: 'cowards in Washington are bowing to Donald Trump'

Amy McGrath, the Democratic candidate who lost a 2020 Senate bid against Sen. Mitch McConnell, is mounting a bid for the open seat as McConnell opts not to seek another term.

October 3

Convicted killer of 6-year-old boy walks free after serving less than half his 20-year sentence

A Kentucky man who broke into a home and fatally stabbed 6-year-old Logan Tipton in 2015 was released on parole Tuesday after serving seven years in prison.

October 1

Maverick House Republican in Trump's crosshairs touts record campaign cash haul

Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, who President Donald Trump has heavily criticized, announced a personal record campaign fundraising haul.

October 1

Ex-Kentucky student athlete charged in baby's death heard 'whimper' before hiding him in closet: officials

A former University of Kentucky student athlete accused of hiding her dead newborn in a closet allegedly heard the infant "whimper," according to a newly released affidavit.

September 20

One of Charlie Kirk's final posts was a gift to whichever party will take it

Charlie Kirk supported shared parenting custody laws before his assassination, as Kentucky's equal parenting law shows strong correlation with electoral success.

September 18

Final Senate candidate Charlie Kirk endorsed before his assassination: 'We have to win'

Kentucky businessman Nate Morris credits Charlie Kirk's early endorsement with transforming his 2026 Republican Senate campaign before Kirk's recent death