Kentucky
Kentucky Prep Athletes Could Get an Extra Year Under Proposed State Bill
A fifth-year senior could become a common term next year in Kentucky high school athletics if a proposed bill passes.
Kentucky County GOP Calls on McConnell to Resign Since Area Supports Trump
"Given that the county party that I represent supports President Trump overwhelmingly, and your complete and total disdain for the will of your constituents here in Nelson county I am formally demanding you immediately resign," Don Thrasher, the Nelson County GOP chairman, said.
Mitch McConnell's Approval Rating Among Kentucky GOP Voters Drops 29 Points
Following his break with the former president, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has seen his approval rating drop significantly among his own constituents.
McConnell Backs Bill to Ensure Republican Replacement If He Retires Early
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, a Democrat, has flexibility in picking a replacement under the current state law.
Power Outages Affect Millions As Winter Storms Hit U.S.
Texas is currently the worst hit state when it comes to the number of customers without power.
Two Kentucky 'Boogaloo Bois' Arrested By FBI Over Anti-Government Riots
John Subleski, 32, and Adam Turner, 35, were arrested by the Louisville Division of Federal Bureau of Investigation on Friday.
Only Half of Mitch McConnell's Home State Wants Trump Acquitted, Poll Says
Donald Trump won Kentucky by more than 62 percent in 2016 and again in 2020.
4 Basketball Heavyweights Are Giant Long Shots in Latest March Madness Odds
Also, seven national brands are not in either top 25 after Kansas fell from the rankings for the first time in 12 years.
Louisville Cop Demoted for Involvement in Breonna Taylor Investigation
She allegedly continually questioned departmental investigators looking into her department's behavior in the raid that led to Taylor's death.
Kentucky Parents Sue to Force In-Person Classes: 'Students Have Suffered'
"Kentucky students have suffered enough, and, with vaccine prioritization to teachers, it is time to resume in-person learning," said Chris Wiest, a Northern Kentucky lawyer.
Kentucky Teacher Offered $10,000 to Have His Mother Murdered, Police Say
Billy Reynolds, a school bus driver and teacher, was detained on Thursday after an investigation by Kentucky State Police and the FBI.
Kentucky Man Cleared in Nashville Bombing Investigation
James Keith Ray, was charged on Jan. 8 with interstate transmission of a threat to injure a person after he reportedly posted content on Twitter threatening to kill an agent who questioned him at his home on the day after the bombing.
Brood 10 Cicadas Map Shows the U.S. States Where the Insects Will Appear
Trillions of the bugs are due to emerge in parts of the country this spring.
Man Mauled by Three Pit Bulls At Kentucky Park Left 'Pretty Chewed Up'
David Weaver, 62, said he suffered injuries to his entire body as he tried to fight off the dogs with his fists.
Pastor Invokes 'Curse of God' On Those Who Defeated Donald Trump
Bob Rodgers of the Evangel World Prayer Center in Louisville, Kentucky, said the people who had "stolen" the election should be cursed with "the worst year you've ever had in the name of the Lord."
Sanders Tells McConnell to Ask Kentuckians How They Feel About $2K Checks
"Let me just make it clear for the Majority Leader that 10 out of the poorest 25 counties in the United States of America are located in Kentucky," Sanders said. "So maybe my colleague, the Majority Leader, might want to get on the phone and start talking to working families in Kentucky."
Innocent Man Sentenced to Jail Sues Police for 'Falsifying Evidence'
Norman Graham spent nine years in prison before new evidence led a judge to set aside his conviction on Boxing Day 2019.
Kentucky Superintendent Suspended Over 'Offensive' Blackface Photo
Paducah Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Donald Shively has faced a backlash since a photo of him in blackface was posted online in October.
Sen. Coons Concerned That Putin Congratulated Biden Before McConnell
"It frankly puts our democracy at risk," warned Chris Coons, a Delaware Democrat.
Woman Who Disappeared on Thanksgiving Found Dead, Boyfriend Charged
Jill Clayton was reported missing after she failed to show up to Thanksgiving dinner. Her boyfriend, Gary Jefferies, claimed she had stayed home because she was sick.
Jewish Man Run over by Driver Yelling Anti-Semitic Slurs at Hanukkah Ritual
The incident occurred as the congregation was preparing to light the menorah for Hanukkah at the University of Kentucky's Jewish Student Center in Lexington.
Bette Midler Accuses Mitch McConnell of 'Cheating,' Urges Kentucky Recount
The anti-Trump actress and singer has taken aim at the Senate majority leader and the state of Kentucky, which keeps voting for him.
Truck Carrying Blood Mysteriously Catches Fire on Tennessee Highway
"The truck itself looks to be a total loss," Knoxville-based blood center MEDIC said, adding that staff were "very grateful" no one was injured.
N.Y. Congressman Calls Out McConnell for Opposing COVID Aid to States
"New York subsidizes the rest of the country. We are the biggest net donor state in the United States of America," Representative Tom Suozzi said.
Leader of Black Militia Group Accused of Pointing Gun at Police
Real Grandmaster Jay, of the Not F***ing Around Coalition, is facing a federal charge over alleged incident on September 4.
Supreme Court to Determine Fate of Religious Schools
Kentucky is now ground zero in the seemingly endless struggle to protect religious liberty from government overreach during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Barrett Gets Another Chance to Shape COVID Rules in Religious Schools Case
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to stymie Governor Andy Beshear's coronavirus restrictions on in-person classes at religious schools.
Rand Paul Sparks Backlash with Vote Count 'Anomaly' Tweet
The Kentucky senator has a tweet flagged for sharing disputed claims about voter fraud in the election.
Suit Says Ky. Gov. 'Criminalized' Family Dinners With COVID Restrictions
"To suggest we were saying you can't have dinner with a large family is ridiculous," Governor Andy Beshear responded.
Kentucky COVID Restrictions Explained as Schools, Restaurants Affected
Governor Andy Beshear has made it clear that the new restrictions are "surgical and targeted steps" and not a state shutdown.