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January 19, 2024

Republican-led Kentucky House panel approves 'three-strikes' anti-crime bill

A GOP-led committee in the Kentucky House approved legislation that would keep felons locked up after three violent offenses. Critics say it doesn't address the actual causes of crime.

January 18, 2024

'Survivor' winner turned Kentucky lawmaker apologizes after bill mistakenly allowed sex with first cousins

State Rep. Nick Wilson, R-Ky., apologized for mistakenly omitting first cousins on an anti-incest bill intended to combat cyclical, familial sexual abuse.

January 18, 2024

Kentucky Senate approves proposal to end odd-year elections for state office

The Kentucky Senate approved a proposal to switch state elections to even-numbered years to avoid voter fatigue. Similar measures have been approved before but always die in the House.

January 17, 2024

Kentucky police catch loose pig enjoying a snow day: 'Hefty friend'

The Richmond Police Department in Kentucky posted adorable pictures of a loose pig they found enjoying a snow day. The animal was later reunited with its owner.

January 17, 2024

Kentucky city beckons space alien visitors by beaming laser invitation toward nearby star

A Kentucky city has come up with an out-of-this-world campaign to promote tourism by beaming a message into space and inviting extraterrestrial visitors.

January 17, 2024

Kentucky Democratic governor and House Republicans clash on teacher raises

Kentucky House GOP proposed spending bills to increase funding to education, public pensions, and infrastructure. Democratic Gov. Beshar thinks teacher raises should be guaranteed.

January 17, 2024

4 college students camping in Kentucky gorge rescued during snowstorm: ‘Potentially life or death situation’

Rescuers in Kentucky saved four college students who were camping atop Courthouse Rock in Red River Gorge when they became stranded in a winter storm.

January 12, 2024

20 children hospitalized in Kentucky after collision between school bus, coal truck

20 children and a bus driver were hospitalized Friday following a Letcher County, Kentucky, collision between a school bus and a coal truck.

January 12, 2024

Kentucky Democrat garners bipartisan support for affordable diaper bill

Democratic Kentucky state Sen. Cassie Chambers Armstrong is the lead sponsor of a bill to exempt diapers from the state's 6% sales tax. The bill has received broad bipartisan support.

January 10, 2024

Kentucky Republican reintroduces bill to end odd-year elections

Republican Kentucky state Sen. Chris McDaniel is once again pushing a bill that would amend the state's constitution to allow gubernatorial elections to coincide with presidential ones.