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September 27, 2026

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[ September 25, 2026 ] Cards on the Road Tonight Taking on the Eastern Eagles Local News
[ September 25, 2026 ] Wanted Individual Apprehended After Drone-Assisted Search in Pulaski County Local News
[ September 25, 2026 ] Monticello Mayor Kenny Catron Elected City Official of the Year Local News
[ September 25, 2026 ] Special Deer Hunt Begins Today Local News
[ September 25, 2026 ] Sheriff’s Office Weekly Arrest and Activity Log Local News

Beshear proposes to use forecasted $1.7 billion in revenue increase for social programs

September 23, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear proposed Tuesday using $1.7 billion in forecasted revenue to fund a variety of social programs. The Consensus Forecasting Group revised its General Fund revenue estimates for fiscal years 2027 […]

Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approves more than $1.5 million for projects across the Commonwealth

September 22, 2026 Kisha Jones

The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $1,542,424 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the Commonwealth Friday at its monthly board meeting. “The projects approved today are investments in the future of Kentucky agriculture,” […]

Kentucky celebrates first-ever Unclaimed Property Week

September 22, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Kentucky kicked off its first-ever Unclaimed Property Week on Monday, and it runs through Friday. Kentucky State Treasurer Mark Metcalf is urging Kentuckians to take a few minutes to search for cash or […]

Hospitalizations increasing in Ky. measles outbreak

September 22, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – The Kentucky Department for Public Health confirmed an ongoing measles outbreak in the state. There have now been 53 measles cases confirmed throughout Kentucky in 2026. PREVIOUS: Measles outbreak affecting more Kentuckians as […]

Kentucky absentee ballot request portal opens with October deadline

September 22, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Kentucky’s absentee ballot request portal opened Saturday, Sept. 19, ahead of the November election. Voters who are unable to vote in person can request mail-in ballots through the portal until Oct. 20, according […]

Coroner identifies ‘Bridge Lady’ found in Morehead in 2018

September 22, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – The remains of a woman found in 2018 underneath a bridge in Morehead, known in the community as the “Bridge Lady,” have been identified as Floy Denise Long. “Today, I’m proud to announce […]

Crews working to restore water service in part of Lee County, boil water advisory to follow

September 21, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Crews are working to restore water service in a part of Lee County following a main line break. Water service is currently shut off from the Coal Branch Tank to the end of […]

Kentucky National Guard’s Mountain Warriors hold departure ceremony

September 21, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Soldiers with the Kentucky National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 149th Infantry Regiment, known as the “Mountain Warriors,” held a departure ceremony in Woodford County before mobilizing for Southwest Asia. Soldiers in uniform filled a […]

Kentucky Powerball winner James Farthing arrested on public intoxication charge in Scott County

September 21, 2026 Kisha Jones

(LEX News) — Kentucky Powerball winner James Farthing was arrested early Sunday morning in Scott County after deputies say they found him intoxicated and asleep inside a running vehicle in a Walmart parking lot. According […]

Gov. Andy Beshear kicks off national book tour in Lexington

September 21, 2026 Kisha Jones

(FOX 56) — Gov. Andy Beshear made his way to Lexington Sunday afternoon, the first stop of his nationwide book tour. Beshear sat down for a Q&A, taking questions from Kentuckians about his new book […]

Man arrested, charged with murder following barn fire

September 21, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Kentucky State Police say one man was arrested and charged with murder following a reported barn fire. Troopers responded to KY-577 around 8:30p.m. Friday night to a request for assistance at a barn […]

Louisville woman charged with manslaughter following fatal motorcycle collision

September 21, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WDRB+WAVE/WKYT) — A 24-year-old Louisville woman faces multiple felony charges following a September collision that left two people dead in southwestern Jefferson County, according to court records. Emma Perez was arrested Saturday and charged with […]

Beshear proposes to use forecasted $1.7 billion in revenue increase for social programs

Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approves more than $1.5 million for projects across the Commonwealth

Kentucky celebrates first-ever Unclaimed Property Week

Hospitalizations increasing in Ky. measles outbreak

Kentucky absentee ballot request portal opens with October deadline

Coroner identifies ‘Bridge Lady’ found in Morehead in 2018

Crews working to restore water service in part of Lee County, boil water advisory to follow

Kentucky National Guard’s Mountain Warriors hold departure ceremony

Kentucky Powerball winner James Farthing arrested on public intoxication charge in Scott County

Gov. Andy Beshear kicks off national book tour in Lexington

Man arrested, charged with murder following barn fire

Louisville woman charged with manslaughter following fatal motorcycle collision

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