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US March 24

Kidnapping suspect arrested after authorities discover missing juvenile in her attic: police

Kentucky authorities arrested Scottsville resident Donna M. Spengler, 42, after she allegedly kidnapped and harbored a missing juvenile in her attic.

Crime March 24

Kentucky sheriff who allegedly gunned down judge in chambers plans insanity defense: attorney

Former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn "Mickey" Stines is planning an insanity defense for allegedly killing Kentucky District Judge Kevin Mullins in his chambers.

Illegal Immigrants March 18

'Operation Take Back America’ results in over 80 illegal alien arrests

ICE and other federal enforcement authorities arrested 81 illegal aliens in just five days as part of an enhanced targeted enforcement effort titled “Operation Take Back America" in Kentucky.

Gavin Newsom March 14

Dem governor says Newsom shouldn't have hosted Bannon on podcast

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear slammed California Gov. Gavin Newsom for allowing Steve Bannon on his podcast, saying he shouldn't give Bannon "oxygen" on his platform.

Senate February 26

CNN pundit Scott Jennings encouraged to run for McConnell's open Senate seat

Scott Jennings, a conservative CNN pundit, is being privately and publicly encouraged to run for Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell’s open seat.

Crime February 21

3 killed in shooting outside Louisville driver's license office: 'This was a deliberate act'

Three people were shot and killed at a motor vehicle office in Louisville, Kentucky on Friday, according to police.

Mitch McConnell February 20

Former Kentucky AG who handled Breonna Taylor probe promptly announces Senate bid to replace Mitch McConnell

Former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron is running to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell, the Republican leader who is not seeking re-election.

Politics February 20

SCOOP: Republican Daniel Cameron blasted by likely GOP opponent as McConnell successor fight begins

The fight to succeed longtime Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell in Kentucky began on Thursday, with Daniel Cameron throwing his hat in and others announcing their consideration.

Kentucky February 17

Kentucky mother, 7-year-old daughter among dozen dead from flooding

A mother and her 7-year-old daughter are among at least a dozen people dead in Kentucky after severe flooding struck the state, officials said on Sunday.

Politics January 15

Tennessee AG optimistic about SCOTUS case after 'radical gender ideology' reversal in lower court

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, optimistic after a Kentucky court ruling reversing Biden's Title IX, eyes potential success in his Supreme Court gender case.

Politics January 14

DOJ racing the clock to enshrine 'woke' policing rules, lawyer says, as judge hears Breonna Taylor reform case

A marathon seven-hour Louisville police reform consent decree hearing did not produce the results the Biden DOJ appeared to hope for, according to one attorney.

Sports January 9

Federal judge strikes down Biden admin's Title IX rewrite

A federal judge in Kentucky struck down the Biden administration's rewrite of Title IX, which would have equated sex with gender identity.

Florida January 6

Florida school employee arrested after he allegedly opened fire at Kentucky police officers

A Florida man was arrested after he allegedly fired a shot at a pair of officers in Kentucky while he was barricaded inside a bathroom in an Airbnb.

Politics December 30

Kentucky to consider bill that would hold parents accountable for children’s gun crimes

Kentucky lawmakers will reportedly consider legislation directly connecting parents to the gun crimes of their children.

US Crime December 26

Alleged Kentucky deadbeat dad who owes over $100K in child support arrested getting off cruise ship in Miami

An alleged deadbeat dad who owes thousands in child support was arrested last week after exiting a cruise ship in Miami, according to reports.

Politics December 20

Watchdog seeks to halt 11th-hour Biden DOJ effort to ‘handcuff’ Kentucky police over Breonna Taylor incident

The Oversight Project is filing an amicus brief with a western Kentucky federal court seeking to warn against the approval of a consent decree it says will hamstring police.

Travel December 20

Navy wife goes viral for surprising husband with hunting trip after his 3-year deployment

A woman in Kentucky surprised her Navy husband with a special military homecoming by gifting him a five-day duck hunting trip in Kansas with his best friends ahead of Christmas.

Kentucky November 30

Kentucky boy in coma after jumping from truck as intoxicated father drove to buy beer

A Kentucky man is facing charges after he went out for beer run while intoxicated and his son ended up in a coma after jumping out of the truck.

Kentucky November 26

Sheriff’s defense in judge murder could depend on deposition in separate case: report

Shawn Stines' attorney reportedly said that his clients' deposition in a sex abuse lawsuit just before the shooting could play a "crucial role" in his defense.

Kentucky November 22

Sheriff allegedly guns down judge in his own chamber in execution caught on video; indictment returned

Kentucky Sheriff Shawn Stines has been indicted by a grand jury on one count of murder of a public official in the death of his longtime colleague, District Judge Kevin Mullins.

US November 20

2 Kentucky police officers shot during traffic stop on car reported stolen

Two police officers in Louisville, Kentucky, are recovering after they were shot while conducting a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle. A suspect inside the vehicle was also shot.

US November 13

Explosion at Louisville factory kills 2, injures several, company confirms

Louisville officials are investigating after an explosion was heard near a plant in the city. The incident is said to have involved hazardous chemicals.

Mitch McConnell November 1

McConnell issues smackdown of Kentucky Dem governor's call to abolish the Electoral College

Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell criticized his state's Democratic governor, Andy Beshear, who called for the Electoral College to be abolished in recent comments.

Kentucky October 31

Early in-person voting launches in Kentucky, last day of early voting in Maryland

Early in-person voting began Thursday in Kentucky as voters head to the polls across the country.

Donald Trump October 27

GOP Rep. Thomas Massie, once targeted by Trump, gives former president 'full endorsement'

Rep. Thomas Massie endorsed former President Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential contest, telling Fox News Digital that the election is "too important" for him to not "weigh-in."

Kentucky October 24

State senator dies following freak lawn mower accident

Kentucky state Sen. Johnnie Turner died more than a month after a lawn mower accident. U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell issued a statement about Turner.

Kentucky October 20

Kentucky AG investigating after man wakes up right before organ donation procedure

Kentucky's attorney general is looking into what the best possible action would be after an organ donation allegedly went terrible wrong nearly three years ago.

Kentucky October 12

Kentucky woman accused of dismembering mother’s body, cooking body parts, casting spells

A Kentucky woman is facing charges after she allegedly dismembered her mother, whose body parts were found on the property, including in the backyard and in the oven.

Kentucky October 9

Kentucky sheriff charged in judge's murder did not plan killing, caught in 'heat of passion': lawyer

Shawn Stines, the Kentucky sheriff accused of shooting District Judge Kevin Mullins dead in his chambers, was suffering an "extreme emotional disturbance," according to his lawyer.

Kentucky October 8

3 confirmed dead after medical helicopter en route to patient crashes in Kentucky

Kentucky State Police say three crew members were killed when a medical helicopter crashed while heading to pick up a patient. The crash was reported on Monday.