State News

September 8, 2026

Local Headlines

[ September 8, 2026 ] Man accused of trying to meet minors in Somerset arrested Local News
[ September 8, 2026 ] Monticello man has been arrested for trafficking in a controlled substance Local News
[ September 8, 2026 ] Fire Department Runs Report for the Labor Day Weekend Local News
[ September 8, 2026 ] Boil Water Advisory Lifted Local News
[ September 8, 2026 ] Few Spots Available for upcoming Barn Quilt Workshop Local News

The USDA just issued a health alert for beef and pork sold nationwide over the last 2 years

March 27, 2026 Kisha Jones

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for various raw beef and pork products produced by Illinois-based Blackwing Meats because they were sold without the benefit […]

Kentucky among Southeastern states receiving FEMA disaster recovery funding

March 27, 2026 Kisha Jones

. (WKYT) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced the approval of nearly $23 million in funding to support natural disaster recovery throughout the Southeast. Kentucky is among several states receiving funds for state-managed recovery […]

UK Hospital works to become Kentucky’s only specialized infectious disease treatment center

March 26, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – University of Kentucky Hospital is better prepared to deal with cases that present a high contagious risk to staff and other patients. UK Chandler Hospital staff and Lexington first responders participated in […]

Kentucky optometry board faces pushback on proposed reforms

March 26, 2026 Kisha Jones

. (WAVE) – Kentucky’s optometry board is trying to address a scandal after years of issuing waivers for optometry graduates who couldn’t pass their national exams. The board reversed course earlier this year. But at […]

Martin police chief terminated after leading protest against mayor

March 26, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WYMT) – The Martin City Council met Tuesday night for the first time since a public protest began calling for the resignation of Mayor Sam Howell, during which council members announced the termination of the […]

Kentucky State University receives legislative funding with new requirements

March 26, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Kentucky’s only public historically black university is getting a legislative lifeline. Senate Bill 185 would create a partnership between Kentucky State University, the Kentucky General Assembly, and the Council on Postsecondary Education to […]

Kentucky, much of U.S. see population growth slow in latest Census estimates

March 26, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Kentucky and much of the country saw population growth slow in the past year, with the U.S. Census Bureau reporting widespread deceleration in counties and metro areas between July 1, 2024, and July […]

Kentucky lawmakers have few days left to pass budget, other bills

March 26, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Kentucky lawmakers are running out of time to pass key laws for this year’s session, with next Tuesday marking the last day before the veto period. The budget plus high-profile bills remain unresolved. […]

Kentucky creates storm shelter fund, but no money allocated yet

March 25, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Gov. Andy Beshear signed a bill into law Monday that creates a fund to help Kentucky homeowners pay for storm shelters, but no money has been set aside for the program yet. According […]

Martin City Council announces firing of police chief

March 25, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WYMT/WKYT) – The Martin City Council announced the termination of the city’s police chief Michael Cagle during a meeting Tuesday night. The city council started the meeting by saying Mayor Sam Howell was unable to […]

Jonah Bevin’s attorney reacts to former Gov. Bevin being found in contempt of court

March 25, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – An order of arrest has been issued for former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail or a fine of $500 for contempt of court in Jefferson County. […]

Rate of equine fatalities rose at tracks, including Churchill Downs, in 2025; agreement between HISA, CDI reached

March 25, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WAVE/WKYT) – According to new figures out from HISA, the “Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority”, the rate of horses dying from racing injuries went up in 2025. The 2025 Annual Metric Report released by HISA […]

The USDA just issued a health alert for beef and pork sold nationwide over the last 2 years

Kentucky among Southeastern states receiving FEMA disaster recovery funding

UK Hospital works to become Kentucky’s only specialized infectious disease treatment center

Kentucky optometry board faces pushback on proposed reforms

Martin police chief terminated after leading protest against mayor

Kentucky State University receives legislative funding with new requirements

Kentucky, much of U.S. see population growth slow in latest Census estimates

Kentucky lawmakers have few days left to pass budget, other bills

Kentucky creates storm shelter fund, but no money allocated yet

Martin City Council announces firing of police chief

Jonah Bevin’s attorney reacts to former Gov. Bevin being found in contempt of court

Rate of equine fatalities rose at tracks, including Churchill Downs, in 2025; agreement between HISA, CDI reached

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