Crime July 12 Smiling fugitive recaptured and returned to Kentucky after dramatic airport escape A Kentucky fugitive who fled from Seattle airport in May was recaptured after a month-long manhunt and transported back with enhanced security and seen in a smiling selfie.
Media July 11 Kentucky school official resigns after allegedly calling to 'shoot Republicans' on social media Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District board chairman stepped down following controversy over past social media comments advocating violence against Republicans.
Alaska July 7 Tourist who missed Norwegian cruise ship discovered dead on mountain trail in Alaska UK HealthCare doctor's body recovered near Gold Ridge in Juneau after she missed her Norwegian cruise ship departure following a solo hiking excursion.
Media July 6 Gov. Beshear weighing 2028 Democratic bid for presidency Andy Beshear, the Democratic governor of Kentucky, explained why he was considering launching a 2028 bid for the presidency on Sunday during an interview.
Donald Trump June 27 Scoop: New Republican Senate candidate in Kentucky to team up with top Trump ally Republican Nate Morris announces Senate bid in Kentucky to succeed McConnell, teaming with Trump ally Kirk while positioning as a MAGA candidate against rivals Barr and Cameron
Politics June 25 Republicans move to revive Trump's 'beautiful clean coal industry' after Biden shut it down Energy Committee Chair Brett Guthrie emphasizes "energy security is national security" as the bill heads for committee vote.
Politics June 23 Trump campaign unleashes PAC to oust GOP congressman who questioned authority to strike Iran President Donald Trump's campaign apparatus targets Rep. Thomas Massie with a new Kentucky PAC after the congressman challenged Trump's constitutional authority on Iran strikes.
Local June 20 Kentucky wanted this fight: Former AG backs illegal immigrant tuition lawsuit as voter-approved The Republican candidate for Mitch McConnell's Senate seat praises Trump's border approach while criticizing the Democratic governor's policies.
Illegal Immigrants June 19 Discounted college tuition for illegal immigrants policy leads DOJ to sue Kentucky Attorney General Pam Bondi's lawsuit follows similar victory in Texas battle over illegal immigrants receiving in-state college benefits.
Crime June 10 Kentucky man charged with releasing raccoon into business after previous mule-riding incidents Murray police arrested a 40-year-old Kentucky man for allegedly releasing a rabid raccoon into a business, evading officers on a mule and allegedly abusing the animal.
Louisville Cardinals June 10 Ex-Louisville basketball star Russ Smith arrested on suspicion of drunken driving Ex-Louisville basketball player Russ Smith is facing a DUI charge after being arrested in Kentucky over the weekend, according to online records.