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Kentucky voters will have a chance to approve state funding for students who do not attend public or "common" schools.

It’s no wonder Sundance didn’t choose Kentucky

The recent decision by Sundance to eliminate Louisville from consideration as a potential festival location is not surprising, and a good call. It was astounding that Louisville even made the short list of potential host cities given Kentucky’s numerous human rights violations,

Former University of Kentucky student sentenced for racist attack

In a significant ruling that highlights the ongoing issues of racism and accountability in educational institutions, Sophia Rosing, a former

Three-foot alligator seized from home in northern Kentucky; charges pending

Charges are pending after an alligator was discovered inside a basement in northern Kentucky. According to Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement, two game wardens responded to a home in Bellevue, Kentucky last month after getting a report of an alligator in the basement.

In the Kentucky Mountains, a Bitcoin Mining Dream Becomes the Stuff of Nightmares

When bitcoin was on a hot streak, owners of small industrial facilities in Kentucky struck up crypto mining partnerships with Chinese companies. Then things fell apart.

Louisville and Kentucky football will be playing for more than Governor's Cup this year

When the universities of Louisville and Kentucky meet at Kroger Field on Nov. 30, they’ll be playing for more than the Governor’s Cup this season.

‘Troublesome Rising:’ Story doesn’t end when the water crashes into the house

This article first appeared on The Daily Yonder and is republished here under a Creative Commons license. Melissa Helton is the literary arts director at the Hindman Settlement School in Knott County in Southeastern Kentucky.

Bridge to reopen in western Kentucky after closed for more than 1.5 years

A bridge in a western Kentucky county is set to open tomorrow after being closed for more than a year and a half.

In rout of Kentucky, Billy Napier shows a glimpse of the narrow path forward

Florida played its best game under Billy Napier. So, yes, we're saying there's a chance the Gators can turn this around.

Kentucky Student Who Went Viral After Saying N-Word 200 Times And Assaulting A Black Woman Sentenced To Jail

University of Kentucky student who went viral for assaulting a Black woman and saying n-word 200 time, sentenced to jail.

Kentucky drops fourth SEC game against the Gators

GAINESVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - Coming off a disappointing 20-17 loss to Vanderbilt at home, the Wildcats were looking to make another bounce back on the road as they travel to the Swamp to take on the Florida Gators.

Florida tops Kentucky in the swamp

The Kentucky Wildcats (3-4, 1-4 SEC) dropped their second-straight game, this one to the Florida Gators (4-3, 2-2 SEC) 48-20 on the road.

Kentucky small businesses building global presence encouraged to apply for federal STEP funding

Gov. Andy Beshear this week announced new federal funding is available to help build the global presence of Kentucky-based companies. The $400,000 in State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) funds comes from the U.

Trooper-involved shooting in Carlisle County under investigation

Kentucky State Police is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Carlisle County. Two people are dead, including the man who was shot by a trooper.

Handle with Care: How Kentucky State Police helps schools take care of kids dealing with trauma

To better address those struggles, KSP started the Handle with Care program. It came on the heels of the school safety and resiliency bill being passed in 2019.

Kentucky Lock Addition Project Hits Key Milestone

Construction workers from contractor Thalle Construction complete the first monolith “top-out” on the Kentucky Lock Addition Project located in Grand Rivers, KY, Oct. 12, 2024. A monolith is a single

Kentucky receives multi-million-dollar federal grant to prevent overdose deaths

The 37.2-million-dollar grant will support the work of Kentucky’s Overdose Response Effort known as KORE. The program provides education and free distribution of Naloxone, the life-saving drug that can reverse an overdose.

Kentucky Tiktok suit says company considered using KY creators to sway Sen. Mitch McConnell

The suit says videos by Kentucky small businesses were identified as possibly of interest to the senator, who has expressed concern about the app's effect on kids

Kentucky family demands answers after organs nearly taken from living man

A Kentucky family is looking for answers after a man was declared brain dead and being prepared to have his organs harvested while he was still alive.

Kentucky basketball Blue-White game is no more. What to know about changes to event

Kentucky basketball won't hold an intrasquad scrimmage during Friday night's Blue-White event. Here's what to know about the changes to the event.

Will you be able to see Orionid meteor shower in Kentucky? Here's when it peaks

There is a peak in the Orionid meteor shower this weekend. Will we see them in Kentucky? It's possible, but you may have better luck next month.

How to Watch | Kentucky at Florida: TV, point spread, storylines

By midnight Saturday, fans of either the Wildcats or Gators will have renewed hope for a winning season and a trip to a bowl game

Kentucky line workers still aiding in Helene recovery

It’s now been three weeks since Hurricane Helene ravaged parts of the United States, but Kentucky Electric Cooperatives still have more than 100 Kentucky line workers

Jay Cutler Was on ‘Lucky’ Hunting Trip in Kentucky Just Before DUI Arrest

Jay Cutler was on a ‘lucky’ hunting trip before his DUI arrest, when the former NFL star was found in possession of a handgun

Kentucky vs. Florida prediction, odds, time, line: 2024 College Football Week 8 picks

The Kentucky Wildcats (3-3) meet a fellow SEC foe when they visit the Florida Gators (3-3) on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The game will air on SEC Network, starting at

Kentucky woman indicted on murder charge after mother's dismembered body found in backyard

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The woman accused of killing and dismembering her mother in northeast Kentucky last week has been indicted on a murder charge. Torilena Fields, 32, was arraigned Monday and indicted by a grand jury for the murder of her mother, Trudy Fields.

Kentucky woman arrested after mother's remains found in backyard and in oven

Authorities arrested a Kentucky woman after someone found a dismembered body in her mother's backyard and officers later found human remains.

Kentucky Amendment 2: What are you actually voting on?

Kentucky's Amendment 2 has taken center stage on the ballot, but confusion has swirled about what it actually would do if passed. A community discussion in Erlanger aimed to provide clarity.

Explore One of Kentucky’s Most Fascinating, Historic Lakes at Land Between the Lakes

Kentuckians can enjoy the constellation of fall leaf colors—the bright reds, pinks, oranges, and yellows—for only a few weeks each year. The Harrods Creek Trail near Prospect, Kentucky, is great for viewing fall foliage.

Man wanted after leading multiple agencies on high-speed chase in eastern Kentucky, police report

The Prestonsburg Police Department reports that a man is wanted after leading multiple law enforcement agencies on a high-speed chase on Sunday night in eastern Kentucky.

Groups debate Amendment 1 in Kentucky

(LEX 18) — This November, there will be two constitutional amendments on the ballot for voters to decide. Amendment 2, the school choice measure, has received a lot of attention. But there has been little conversation surrounding the other one - Amendment 1, a citizenship requirement measure.

2.55 million tours and counting: Kentucky Bourbon Trail by the numbers

There are 2.55 million tours given to Kentucky Bourbon Trail visitors last year alone. Here's what to know about the trail and bourbon tourism.

Lambson runs for 3 scores, Berry throws for 3 and Southern Utah tops Eastern Kentucky 42-21

Targhee Lambson ran for 170 yards with three touchdowns, Jackson Berry threw for three scores and Southern Utah rolled past Eastern Kentucky 42-21 on Saturday.

How Diego Pavia battled through injury in Vanderbilt football's vital road win vs Kentucky

Quarterback Diego Pavia powered through pain as Vanderbilt football won an SEC road game for the first time since 2022.

How to watch Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky Wildcats football: Time, TV channel, FREE live streams

The Vanderbilt Commodores look to deliver in their encore to last week’s upset of No. 1 Alabama with a Saturday night trip to Lexington to face the Kentucky Wildcats.

Kentucky woman is arrested after police find human remains and a body

MOUNT OLIVET, Ky. -- Authorities arrested a Kentucky woman after someone found a dismembered body in her mother's backyard and officers later found human remains.

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