The Latest Breaking News from Kentucky

The battle against wildfires in southeastern Kentucky continues. Pike County Emergency Management Director Nee Jackson said they’ve been battling blazes since November 5th, with as many as five fires at one time. He said more than 1-thousand acres have burned, and while crews from the state Division of Forestry have…

The yearly event is organized as a friendly competition with the MEDIC Regional Blood Center in Tennessee, playing off the rivalry between fans of Kentucky and Tennessee athletics. It’s a way for the two centers to make sure blood is available during the holiday season.

The 22-year-old Kentucky native scored four podiums, eight top five finishes and one pole en route to placing fifth in the 2023 championship standings. He will contest next year’s 14-race schedule behind the wheel of the team’s #51 entry.

Legal sports wagering has been a part of the Kentucky scene now for just over two months. A sports betting aficionado says it can pay to know what you’re doing.

A state of emergency was declared Thursday as wildfires are being reported across the Commonwealth, mainly in eastern Kentucky.

Tiffanie Lucas is facing murder charges

Abortion rights advocates won major victories in several state elections on Nov. 7, 2023, signaling that abortion laws are likely to continue to play an important role in the 2024 elections.

Veterans can keep more of their military retirement pay by avoiding these high-taxed, most expensive states for retired service members.

The future method of transportation across the Commonwealth is difficult to predict with any certainty when it comes to what people drive. There’s no question electrically powered vehicles will become a bigger part of the state fleet’s makeup. But, just how much remains a question mark.