Kentucky Breaking News

01/12/2020

Kentucky brothers survive surgery after both suffered heart attack during hunting trip

On Friday, Chris Exley and his brother, Brian, were hunting deer in Ohio County, Kentucky. It had been a while since their last hunting trip, but Chris said i...

01/12/2020

Coronavirus latest: 421,063 cases in Ohio; 179,041 in Kentucky; 338,977 in Indiana

The COVID-19 outbreak is continuing to change everyday life for millions of Americans. Leaders across the county, including the Tri-State area, are implementing measures to stop the spread by shutting down schools and restaurants and canceling events.

01/12/2020

Weekend hunting trip ends with 2 Kentucky brothers in surgery

On Friday, Chris Exley and his brother, Brian, were hunting deer in Ohio County, Kentucky. It had been a while since their last hunting trip, but Chris said i...

01/12/2020

Beshear: First batch of COVID-19 vaccine set to arrive in Kentucky within weeks

The first shipment of the vaccine will be focused on the most vulnerable populations: Long-term care residents and healthcare workers.

30/11/2020

Kentucky State Police are investigating a death in Logan County

According to KSP, there were no obvious signs of foul play on the scene. At this time the identity of the decedent is unknown.

30/11/2020

Kentucky lost to Richmond at the rim | Kentucky Sports Radio

After taking easy care of Morehead State to open the season on Wednesday night, the game many have been talking about for months took place on Sunday. Richmond entered the year as the A-10 favorite and is a ballclub many thought should have been in the top 25 to start the season. They returned nearl...

30/11/2020

Kentucky cop strikes man livestreaming arrest with ‘solid left hook’

30/11/2020

Jennifer Lawrence's Family Farm in Kentucky Burns Down in Fire - E! Online

Jennifer Lawrence's family farm in Kentucky was severely damaged in a "horrible fire," according to a Facebook post from Camp Hi Ho. Scroll on to read the heartbreaking message.

30/11/2020

Coronavirus latest: 414,432 cases in Ohio; 176,995 in Kentucky; 333,312 in Indiana

The COVID-19 outbreak is continuing to change everyday life for millions of Americans. Leaders across the county, including the Tri-State area, are implementing measures to stop the spread by shutting down schools and restaurants and canceling events.

30/11/2020

Appeals court allows Beshear to halt in-person classes at Kentucky's religious schools

The 6th Circuit U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said Beshear's executive order halting in-person classes at K-12 schools until January can stand.

29/11/2020

Kentucky police officer charged after allegedly firing shots at deputy

FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. (WKYT) - An off-duty police officer is facing numerous charges after state police say he fired shots at Fleming County deputy.

29/11/2020

Kentucky veteran reacts to lawsuit to overhaul Army review process of ‘bad conduct’ discharges related to mental health issues

The settlement means tens of thousands of Army veterans who served since Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks could have those bad conduct discharges overturned, including some that Veteran's Club Founder and CEO Jeremy Harrell works with right here in Kentucky.

29/11/2020

Man arrested and charged for shooting at Kentucky deputy

FLEMINGSBURG, Ky (WSAZ) - One man has been given several charges after firing a weapon at people, including a police officer.

29/11/2020

Coronavirus latest: 399,808 cases in Ohio; 171,755 in Kentucky; 324,537 in Indiana

The COVID-19 outbreak is continuing to change everyday life for millions of Americans. Leaders across the county, including the Tri-State area, are implementing measures to stop the spread by shutting down schools and restaurants and canceling events.

29/11/2020

Kentucky State Police to release body camera footage of LMPD officer fatally shooting man on Monday

Brian Allen Thurman, 49, was shot after officers pulled over a car that was reported as stolen around 10:30 p.m. Nov. 22 in the area of 21st and Gilligan streets,

29/11/2020

Saturday COVID-19 update: 2,437 new cases, 14 more deaths

FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) — On Saturday November 28, Governor Andy Beshear announced 2,437 new cases of COVID-19 in Kentucky.

28/11/2020

Gas station in Northern Kentucky has 99 cent gas sale for Black Friday

"When he put the sign up for 99 cents and I asked when and he said Black Friday, I said I'll be here," said Rick Smith, a Union resident.

28/11/2020

More Alabamians moving to Kentucky than at any time in the last decade

Nearly 4,400 people moved from Alabama to Kentucky in 2019, the most in a year since at least 2010, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. It’s one of a handful of states that saw a larger-than-average influx of Alabamians last year.

28/11/2020

Nearly 4,000 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Kentucky on Thanksgiving

FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) — On Friday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that 3,870 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Kentucky on Thanksgiving, making it the new high for daily cases reported in the state. There were 1,747 additional new cases of COVID-19 reported on Friday.

28/11/2020

Adopt a Server: page helps Kentucky service workers

FLORENCE, Ky. (WKRC) – A Kentucky woman’s page is helping restaurant workers around the state who are struggling financially. It's a phone call that's becoming all too familiar for Jessica Corbin. “I was supposed to work tomorrow. They said don’t come in tomorrow. We’ll try again ...

28/11/2020

Bowling Green small business owner says new COVID-19 restrictions are hurting Kentucky’s economy

“They’re shutting us down for no reason, honestly. I mean, you got to think basically, you have people that are gonna listen to the mandates, that are going to stay home, that are gonna play by the rules, and then you have people that are going to make that 30-45 minute drive to Nashville to go ...

28/11/2020

Kentucky ABC shuts down Lexington coffee shop for refusing to close after new coronavirus order

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27/11/2020

Court rules religious schools in Kentucky may continue in-person learning, despite governor's order

A federal judge has ruled that religious schools in Kentucky can continue in-person learning, despite Gov. Andy Beshear's recent order that all public and private schools must cease in-person classes.

27/11/2020

Lexington doctor discusses diabetes concerns in Kentucky

November is diabetes awareness month, and on a day when a lot of us will eat a lot of sugary foods in excess, we wanted to inform you about this disease that has Kentuckians ranked fourth in the nation in deaths due to diabetes complications.

27/11/2020

Black Friday in-person shopping starts slow in Eastern Kentucky

Black Friday shopping began Friday morning, but the pandemic has brought some changes to the normally busy day at the stores.

27/11/2020

Kentucky woman's act of kindness helping struggling restaurant workers statewide

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Sarci Eldridge’s big act of kindness started as something small. The Lexington woman wanted to help her favorite server from a restaurant she frequen...

27/11/2020

What's the most popular Thanksgiving side dish in Kentucky? It might surprise you

Picking a favorite Thanksgiving side can be divisive. Here's what's most popular in Kentucky, according to Google search data.

27/11/2020

Coronavirus latest: 382,743 cases in Ohio; 166,139 in Kentucky; 318,894 in Indiana

The COVID-19 outbreak is continuing to change everyday life for millions of Americans. Leaders across the county, including the Tri-State area, are implementing measures to stop the spread by shutting down schools and restaurants and canceling events.

26/11/2020

WATCH: Highlights from Kentucky's Season-Opening Win over Morehead State | Kentucky Sports Radio

Kentucky basketball is back and it’s even more fun than you remembered. Sit back, relax and enjoy the best four minutes and twenty-two seconds from the Wildcats’ season-opening 81-45 victory over Morehead State.

26/11/2020

Coronavirus latest: 382,743 cases in Ohio; 162,838 in Kentucky; 312,521 in Indiana

The COVID-19 outbreak is continuing to change everyday life for millions of Americans. Leaders across the county, including the Tri-State area, are implementing measures to stop the spread by shutting down schools and restaurants and canceling events.

26/11/2020

Five things to look for in Kentucky's season opener against Morehead State | Kentucky Sports Radio

With zero percent of returning production from last year's group set to take the floor this evening, what do we need to watch out for?

26/11/2020

Kentucky coffee shop loses license over defying coronavirus order

The Kentucky Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) on Wednesday issued an emergency license suspension for a coffee shop after it refused to close down for violating COVID-19 restrictions.

26/11/2020

Kentucky restaurant donated $60K for employees amid indoor dining ban, says industry unfairly targeted

A family-owned Kentucky restaurant donated $60,000 to its employees one-day before the governor issued an executive order mandating the shutdown of all indoor dining to curb the resurgent spread of coronavirus.

26/11/2020

Judge: Beshear can't halt in-person instruction at private religious schools in Kentucky

A federal judge ruled religious schools are exempt from Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's order for schools to stop in-person classes amid the pandemic.

25/11/2020

PODCAST | UK economist says Kentucky needs better data on COVID-19

“It’s when we start imposing costs policies that are extraordinarily costly that we better have good data behind it," says University of Kentucky economist Ken Troske on the latest episode

25/11/2020

Brent Spence Bridge crash reveals little-known Kentucky ban on hazmat shipments

The restrictions on I-75 north of I-275, including on the Brent Spence Bridge, aren't known by major trucking associations in Kentucky and Ohio. There is no signage notifying drivers in

25/11/2020

Beshear: Kentucky loses extended unemployment benefits

A federal program that provides an additional 13 weeks to the long-term unemployed will expire next week, Gov. Andy Beshear's Labor Cabinet said.

25/11/2020

'Adopt a Server' Facebook group helps Kentucky servers in need this holiday season

A Kentucky woman has started a Facebook group to support those in the restaurant industry who are impacted by the pandemic

25/11/2020

Lawsuit filed against Kentucky gov. over COVID-19 restrictions claims he "criminalized" family dinners for the holidays

A lawsuit filed on Monday against Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear over his new emergency orders to combat the rapid spread of the coronavirus ahead of the holidays claims he's "criminalized" holiday dinners and other in-person activities for large families.

25/11/2020

Kentucky National Guard deployed to Louisville nursing home to help with COVID-19 outbreak

Guardsmen are working inside Seneca Place, a long-term care facility off Dutchmans Lane. The facility requested help after three-quarters of its residents tested positive for COVID-19.