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February 1, 2023

Democrat Gov. Andy Beshear's tornado relief fund 'erroneously' sent unknown amounts of money to wrong people

A tornado relief fund started by Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's administration "erroneously" sent out an unknown amount of money to people unaffected by the Dec. 2021 tornados.

February 1, 2023

KY group creates 1st funding award to fight state’s opioid crisis

A Kentucky commission has created a $10 million pilot program to combat the state’s opioid epidemic. The program will offer health treatment for those struggling with drug use.

January 31, 2023

Kentucky sued over counties' costs to house state inmates

Kentucky is being sued over what state counties allege to be unfair costs for housing, feeding, and providing care for inmates. Jailers say daily fees paid by state are inadequate.

January 31, 2023

KY to process state tax returns on Feb. 6

The Kentucky Department of Revenue will begin processing electronic individual income tax returns on Feb. 6. The process usually takes four to six weeks.

January 30, 2023

Kentucky Gov. Beshear makes another appeal for education spending

Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear spoke on the state's teacher shortage Monday, and is expected to push the state legislature to increase education funding.

January 30, 2023

KY voter registration grows among those not affiliated with Republican, Democratic parties

Registration among voters not affiliated with major parties is growing in Kentucky. Registration under political category of “other” reached 10% last December.

January 29, 2023

Adoptable senior pup in Kentucky stuns in adorable JCPenney pet portraits

Eight-year-old yellow lab mix Etta is a featured dog in JCPenney's 'Portrait for Pups' campaign. She's currently up for adoption at Mispits & Friends Rescue in Louisville, Kentucky.

January 28, 2023

'Border state problems' in Kentucky: Candidates attack Dem gov for state's response to fentanyl crisis

As Kentucky's gubernatorial race heats up, the drug crisis plaguing the state has taken center stage in the campaigns of each of the candidates hoping to unseat Democrat Gov. Andy Beshear.

January 27, 2023

Kentucky steel plant to expand with $244M investment

A Kentucky steel plant will expand its facility with a $244 million investment. The economic development project was announced by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear.

January 26, 2023

Louisville juvenile detention center deemed unsafe set to reopen after repairs

A Louisville juvenile detention center that was deemed unsafe is set to reopen after weeks of repairs. The center has done repairs to the doors, locks, and fire alarm systems.