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October 18, 2022

Kentucky test scores down due to pandemic

Test scores from a Kentucky statewide test revealed a decline since the start of the pandemic. Fewer than half of the students tested were scoring lower on math, science and more.

October 18, 2022

National Parks Service awards cultural heritage grants to preservation projects in TN, KY, other states

Tennessee, Kentucky and five other states' cultural heritage preservation projects have received grants from the National Parks Service.

October 17, 2022

Kentucky county court to resume operations following summer flooding

The Knott County Office of Circuit Court Clerk's operations will be reopening for the first time since the summer floods. They will reopen at the end of October.

October 17, 2022

Missing Kentucky mom Crystal Rogers: FBI returns to farm where woman was last seen

FBI agents investigating the 2015 disappearance of Kentucky mom Crystal Rogers returned to the property where Rogers was last seen to conduct "judicially authorized activity."

October 14, 2022

Kentucky county's top elected official resigns from post that has been plagued by instability

The top elected official in Kentucky's Martin County has resigned. Colby Kirk was sworn in as an interim replacement in January. The position has been plagued by instability.

October 14, 2022

Kentucky launches new website where people can report foodborne illnesses

The state of Kentucky is launching a website where residents can report foodborne illnesses. Consumers would be able to report issues straight to state officials.

October 14, 2022

Kentucky death toll from historic summer flooding rises to 43

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced that the death toll from the historic summer floods has risen to 43. The two latest deaths arose from health conditions related to the floods.

October 13, 2022

Kentucky newspaper offers $3,000 reward for concrete evidence of vote buying

A Kentucky newspaper in Salyersville posted an ad that is offering a $3,000 cash reward for concrete evidence of vote buying in the state for the Nov. 8 election.

October 12, 2022

Louisville police officer pleads guilty to using excessive force during Breonna Taylor protests

A Louisville ex-police officer who was involved in the death of a Black barbeque restaurant owner has pleaded guilty to using excessive force. The officer was fired earlier this year.

October 12, 2022

Former KY eBay employee sentenced to 1 year in prison for harassment scheme

A former eBay employee has been sentenced to a year in prison for her part in a harassment scheme. She targeted the creators of an online newsletter by sending them disturbing packages.